Uruguay's blueberries become second-largest fruit export

U.S., Netherlands are principal markets for young, $8.6 million industry

December 24 , 2010

ALG Citrus Estate owners named South Africa’s “best farmers”

Gerrit and All van der Merwe, owners of ALG Citrus Estate in the Cape region named South Africa’s farmers of the year by the Agricultural Writers of South Africa.

December 24 , 2010

Chile's blueberry harvest wraps up in north

Harvest in southern regions is in full swing with middle and late varieties

December 24 , 2010

Peruvian agriculture group to push avocados, mangoes

Association, formed in April, focuses on assisting small growers

December 24 , 2010

New Zealand Jazz, Braeburn apple growers seek ways to improve export returns

A weak dollar and tanking prices in Europe have growers looking to organize themselves better in order to improve the performance of their fruit.

December 23 , 2010

Australia’s oranges making comeback as drought ends, USDA says

Copious rain improved fruit quality, expected to boost production

December 23 , 2010

Peru aims for GLOBALGAP certification for organic bananas

Agriculture Ministry develops course for growers to increase competitiveness

December 23 , 2010

Peru asparagus importers look for new opportunities

The group is preparing a survey that focuses on consumer buying habits, the evolution of added value solutions and purchasing patterns.

December 22 , 2010

Climate helps, infrastructure hurts Peru’s produce industry, USDA says

Nation seeks to diversify crops, improve roads

December 22 , 2010

Ecuador’s banana industry rejects plan for 2 fixed prices

Growers and exporters prefer one price set annually, instead of two set by season

December 22 , 2010