New Zealand’s PSA outbreak stalls Satara-Eastpack merger

The proposed merger of New Zealand kiwi growers and packers Satara and Eastpack is being reviewed due to the PSA kiwi vine disease outbreak, while fellow kiwi grower Seeka maintains its profit foreca.

November 26 , 2010

Argentine citrus-growing area betting on bigger yield

Area hopes to produce up to 30,000 metric tons to recover from drought losses, official says

November 25 , 2010

Honduras, Guatemala melon exports set to start

Honduras shipments, delayed by heavy rain in May, will be 40 days late

November 25 , 2010

Ecuador’s mango exports suffering from cold

Strong winds during flowering and recent rains mixed with cold weather have cut the exports in half in the tropical country.

November 25 , 2010

New Zealand kiwi crop could be huge despite PSA

Heightened vigilance and good growing conditions could yield bumper crop despite PSA worries

November 24 , 2010

Peru grape exporter sets sights on Asian markets, executive says

Company aims to meet demand for the fruit in Chinese New Year in February, and to expand to Japan, South Korea and India, an exporter says

November 24 , 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

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

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