Chile kicks off 2010-11 export season looking to grow volume

Chile’s 2010-11 export season is fully underway with expectations that shipment volumes will increase over last year across the board

November 19 , 2010

New Zealand government, kiwi industry set aside NZD 50 million to fight PSA

While eradication is almost impossible, the funds will focus on cutting back infected vines, increased spraying and some compensation to growers.

November 19 , 2010

For Argentina's blueberries, low prices don’t match high quality

A large shipment volume and lack of promotion in destination markets combine to keep prices low.

November 18 , 2010

Michoacán lemon growers to receive federal grant

Funding will improve production practices and pay for consulting, lemon association chief says.

November 18 , 2010

Mexico avocado association looks to improve productivity

Using a group of international experts, Mexico’s association of avocados growers, packers and exporters of Michoacan (APEAM) aims to improve the productivity of its avocado yield through better management.

November 18 , 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

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

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

Argentina province extends hail insurance to fruit growers

Coverage against weather losses could help smaller producers with long-range planning.

November 12 , 2010