Mexico develops biological control against leaf-rolling weevils

Mexican anti-weevil research successful but still in the patenting process

February 03 , 2011

Argentine citrus firms expect 30% jump in exports in 2010-11

Good weather from La Niña helped citrus production, one says

February 02 , 2011

Honduras expects melon exports to rise 14%

Honduras expects to bolster melon exports by 14% this year but industry leader is critical of government for insufficient investment attraction policies.

February 01 , 2011

La Niña to continue at least until April

WMO says current La Niña episode, which has been one of the strongest of the last century, is expected to continue for another two to four months.

February 01 , 2011

South Africa records good quality grapes but lower volumes in week 3

South Africa's table grape exports fall by 70% to South East Asia in week 3 compared to the same period last year.

February 01 , 2011

Chile’s grape growers receive better returns in 2009-10

All varieties fetched prices that covered production costs, Fedefruta says.

January 31 , 2011

Chile’s blueberry exports in week 3 lower than expected

The ripple effect of the December strike at the San Antonio port continues, delaying shipment of 1,000 MT until week 4

January 31 , 2011

Australia's Coles supermarkets slammed over 'local' labels for imported fruit

Australian supermarket chain Coles has been accused of allegedly labeling Israeli fruits as 'local'

January 28 , 2011

Chile’s kiwi industry to tackle its image problem

Government, growers and exporters to develop ways to standardize quality and increase competitiveness

January 28 , 2011

Brazil to lead tropical fruit research network

Nine-country consortium aims to isolate and commercialize compounds in Latin American produce.

January 28 , 2011