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

Argentina’s pears, grapes start arriving at port after strike

Two ships destined for the Netherlands await enough cargo to set off

January 27 , 2011

Uruguay exports record fruit volumes in 2010

Increase was fueled by higher blueberry sales and a recovery in the citrus sector.

January 27 , 2011

Banana peels could clean polluted water, research shows

Brazilian scientist discovers industrial use for banana peels to clean contaminated water.

January 27 , 2011

Argentina's citrus growers worried about drought effects

Lack of rain in main growing provinces could produce small fruit

January 26 , 2011

Mexico's watermelon farmers have good crop but low prices

Mexico's main watermelon-growing region expects lower sales due to price falls and U.S. protectionism.

January 26 , 2011