Wal-Mart to invest US$1.57B in Mexico

Walmart de México y Centroamérica is making its largest ever investment in the region for one single year in 2011, worth a total of US$1.97 billion across six countries.

March 02 , 2011

SA grape season end draws closer

South Africa's table grape shipments in week 7 were just 2.3% lower than the same period in 2010, with most packing now finished in the Oliphant's River region.

March 01 , 2011

Mexico's freeze not over yet

Mexico's fruit industry has suffered another setback with the 32nd cold front of the season.

March 01 , 2011

Argentina's grape harvest to rise slightly in 2011

Argentina's Mendoza grape-growing region expects just 1% crop growth this year, but the country's total harvest is expected to grow by 5%.

March 01 , 2011

USDA highlights growing organic produce niche in Mexico

Can the Southern Hemisphere's organic exporters find new markets in the world's second-most obese nation?

March 01 , 2011

Panama expands pineapple exports to Russia and Turkey

Panama is set to double pineapple exports next year with new markets in Russia and Turkey, with potential expansion into Japan and other Asian countries.

February 28 , 2011

Costa Rica expects China FTA this week

Costa Rica's banana and pineapple industries will likely receive a boost from a China FTA agreement expected this week.

February 28 , 2011

Libya owes Ecuador US$1M banana debt

Civil unrest in Libya has led to further concerns for Ecuador's banana industry about an outstanding payment for exports to the North African nation.

February 28 , 2011

Grape scraps could be used for beauty products

Southern Hemisphere grape producers and winemakers could benefit from a Spanish-developed technology that uses grape scraps for beauty products.

February 28 , 2011

NZ company records 'minimal' earthquake damage

New Zealand-based Turners & Growers has announced 'minimal' damage from the earthquake that rocked Christchurch, as it plans to expand ownership in Inglis Horticulture.

February 25 , 2011