Peru grape exports total 53,000 tons in 4Q2010

The total is an increase of 29% over the 41,000 tons exported in the same period of 2009.

January 07 , 2011

Brazil takes measures to strengthen dollar

The decision comes days after now President Dilma Rousseff took office and looks to target a practice called “short selling”

January 07 , 2011

Costa Rica banana exports fall below 2010 expectations

Intense rains in January 2010 that affected 11,000 hectares cut about 5% from the 103 million carton projection.

January 07 , 2011

High rainfall expected to benefit Mexico’s growers

An increase in rainfall during 2010 in Mexico has pushed its capacity of irrigation dams to 90% which should cut irrigation costs by 50% for local growers.

January 07 , 2011

Unseasonal rain in Argentina complicates grape harvest

Growers on the lookout for hail damage, fungus

January 06 , 2011

New hybrid stone fruit varieties harvested in Chile

Following four years of research new hybrid varieties of peaches, nectarines and plums have been harvested by a Chilean fruit and technology consortium.

January 06 , 2011

Despite FTA, Peru asparagus not price competitive in China, USDA says

Transportation costs within China mainly to blame.

January 06 , 2011

Chile Hass shipments down 56% in 2010

The majority of the drop, some 75%, is attributed to the alternating yield of the crop.

January 06 , 2011

Peru's exporters applaud new measures to expand water coverage

The country’s ministry of economy and finances announced it would finance the expansion of irrigation infrastructure to some 40,000 hectares in the Valle de Ica as well as expand coverage in other surrounding areas.

January 05 , 2011

Australia arranges pineapple rescue from flood

Barge will transport fruit from cities cut off by water to dry land for trucking to market

January 05 , 2011