Uruguay blueberry region expected to produce 800 tons in 2010-11

Good weather may lead to doubling of output over 2009, and the slow global economy may still be hurting prices, exporter says

November 08 , 2010

Chile blueberry shipments slow to start

Chile’s blueberry exports have started slowly but with a higher volume than at the same time last year, the Chilean Blueberry Committee said in a report.

November 08 , 2010

Peruvian artichoke exports continue to decline due to economic crisis

Slow economic times in the United States, Spain and France have kept Peruvian exports of artichokes down to US$ 33.7 million from January to September 2010, 17% less than last year.

November 05 , 2010

Peru's Camposol not affected by workers' strike

Peruvian produce grower Camposol says it has ended an “illegal” strike by one of it’s company unions and will continue functioning normally as it enters into its prime production season

November 05 , 2010

Sales of Mexican avocados in France increase after promotional effort, agencies say

A joint promotional campaign to reposition Mexican avocados in the French market has concluded with an increase in sales of up to 200% in one supermarket chain.

November 05 , 2010

Chile’s apple, pear, grape exports for 2011 depend on weather, exchange rate, USDA says

Especially cold winter provided enough cold hours, but frost may limit production. Unfavorable exchange rate is limiting investments.

November 05 , 2010

Market competition challenges Australian citrus growers

Strong Australian dollar has exporters in other fruit sectors considering dropping prices.

November 04 , 2010

Water will be biggest factor for Chile’s grapes as climate changes, expert says

As the effects of climate change increase global temperatures, Chile’s central valley -- home to its grape industry -- will experience a decline in rainfall.

November 04 , 2010

Argentina’s Expofrut closes pear processing plant

Closure will eliminate 50 jobs 2 months after layoffs of 534 workers in table grape operations

November 04 , 2010

Chiquita takes third-quarter loss on lower salad, banana sales

Revenue fell 8 percent, missed estimates

November 04 , 2010