Honduran banana exports to reach US$380M in 2011

Honduras exported fewer bananas in the first four months of 2011 but with much higher returns than last year.

June 30 , 2011

Mexico: Michoacán's U.S. avocado exports surpass target

The Mexican state of Michoacán has increased avocado exports to the U.S. but fell behind with other markets this season.

June 30 , 2011

Costa Rica launches responsible pineapple production scheme

Costa Rica's vice president has touted his country as a leader in environmental protection, despite global criticism over contamination in the pineapple industry.

June 29 , 2011

Mexican region loses 75% of mango crop

The Mexican mango-producing region of Mazatlán has lost around 75% of its commercial crop, due to frosts earlier in the year.

June 28 , 2011

Cuba could invest US$200M to revitalize citrus industry

Cuba plans to recover the citrus industry it lost with the fall of the Soviet Union.

June 28 , 2011

Mexican state expects 200,000MT citrus reduction

Drought in the Mexican state of Tamaulipas is expected to cut 2011-12 citrus crops by 200,000MT.

June 27 , 2011

Chile's govt agrees to national agricultural policy

The Chilean Government has agreed to create a state policy for agriculture, with a bill approved in the Chamber of the House in response to protests earlier this month.

June 24 , 2011

Slight production rise expected for Peruvian asparagus in 2011

Peru will produce 0.58% more asparagus this year but exports are expected to rise 12%, says the USDA.

June 24 , 2011

Costa Rican pineapple farms fire workers for union membership

Costa Rica's pineapple industry is in hot water again but this time over labor code violations.

June 24 , 2011

Chile's govt promotes drought resistant fruit for arid zones

Chile's farmers in the arid north could grow fruit that requires less water like prickly pears, pomegranates, figs and dragon fruit.

June 23 , 2011