Australian university looks to replicate kiwi success with Chinese fruit

The University of Queensland is looking for investors to establish production of a Chinese fruit known as Yeng Mei, also called the Chinese or Red Beyberry.

November 23 , 2010

Chile’s northern grapes set for export to more markets

Grape growers in Chile’s northern Atacama Region, are set to start exporting the fruit in December to a receiving base more diverse than the traditional destination of the United States.

November 23 , 2010

New Zealand examines pollen link in PSA outbreak

Positive test results on a few pollen samples suggest that the disease has been in New Zealand for a few years, and prompt an industry group to call for a ban on pollen imports.

November 23 , 2010

Food packaging promises fruit, doesn't deliver, Freshfel says

Nearly 20% of foods with fruit on the packaging contains no fruit at all and may violate EU rules on health claims, the group says

November 23 , 2010

Mexico papaya production to get boost with greenhouse investment

Growing the crop indoors will improve productivity, prevent diseases and pests, agriculture official says

November 22 , 2010

Chile goes gourmet with truffle project

Growers and entrepreneurs are looking to new niches beyond fresh produce and wine, targeting the gourmet world with the black truffle, which can fetch up to US $1,500 per kilogram internationally

November 22 , 2010

Peru's citrus exports grow 30% through October

Peru’s citrus exports totaled 64,000 tons for a value of US$ 53.5 million from January to October 2010, a 30% increase compared to the same period in 2009.

November 22 , 2010

CORRECTED - Chile’s table grapes in cover 6.8% less land near capital region

The land dedicated for table grapes has decreased by 683 hectares since 2004 in Chile's Metropolitan Region, and the country's growers association says the exchange rate and increased labor costs are to blame.

November 19 , 2010

Consumers drive push toward tighter regulations on imported fresh fruit

Health, safety and the environment are top concerns in developing and emerging markets. The pace of regulatory change varies widely depending on nation and exporters must be able to adapt, executive says.

November 19 , 2010

Chile blueberry harvest back on track

The blueberry harvest has picked up pace two weeks after heavy storms delayed activities. As of week 45 the harvest is 66% higher than last year.

November 19 , 2010