PSA confirmed outside of Te Puke area in New Zealand

Test results show that the kiwi vine disease PSA has now spread outside the Te Puke area in the Bay of Plenty, confirming fears that the disease is more widespread than just one growing zone.

November 17 , 2010

Executives planning new shipping line out of Chile

Key ex-managers of Chile’s largest shipper, CSAV, will join forces with Chilean fruit exporters Rio Blanco and Verfrut to form a new shipping company

November 17 , 2010

Peruvian Avocado Commission receives USDA certification

The commission will fund promotional activities in the US market as Peru looks to increase its share of the avocado market.

November 17 , 2010

New Zealand venture to invest NZD 6 million in Envy apple production

Joint venture of apple marketer Enza and land owner Wakatu Incorporation will add 40 hectares of the new variety.

November 16 , 2010

First shipment of Australia mangoes en route to South Korea

Mango industry and government expects the opening of South Korea to help grow and position the Australian fruit.

November 16 , 2010

Ecuador banana production drops up to 40% due to cold weather

Smaller fruit caused by the long cold wave has meant a longer wait to harvest and lower prices offered by exporters

November 16 , 2010

California Giant new Chile office to aid growth, reach growers, executive says

New office in the capital Santiago will allow California Giant closer relations to growers and improve the flow of information in order to continue growing the quantity of blueberries sourced from Chile.

November 15 , 2010

New Zealand kiwi vine disease likely won’t be eradicated

Government, industry officials await test results to determine how to proceed against PSA, while Chilean officials prepare to inspect its kiwi orchards for signs of the disease

November 15 , 2010

Peru avocado production up 14.7% in first 9 months of 2010

Peru produced 148,900 metric tons of avocados from January to September, an increase of 14.7% over the same period in 2009, the Agriculture Ministry said.

November 15 , 2010

Mexico avocados represent 65% of week 44 sales in U.S.

Avocados from Michoacán, Mexico, accounted for 65% of sales in the U.S. during week 44.

November 12 , 2010