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

Guatemala’s mango exports expected to rise 17.6% in 2011

U.S. to receive 90% of the Central American nation’s 4 million cartons

January 26 , 2011

Australia's major supermarkets won't import despite flooding

Coles and Woolworths adjust specifications to take in slightly damaged fruits, vegetables from local farmers

January 25 , 2011

Zespri disputes kiwi production estimates

Exporter says 11 hectares have been removed due to PSA

January 25 , 2011