CLARIFICATION: Chile blueberry exports to US to grow 28% on 2009-10 volume

At the end of 2010 the harvest is about 4% higher than previously forecasted, reaching 20,862 metric tons (MT)

January 05 , 2011

Chile’s central bank to intervene to lift tanking U.S. dollar

The central bank said it will start buying dollars off the local market on Jan. 5, and expects to acquire US $12 billion through the end of 2011.

January 05 , 2011

Western Argentina expects huge plum, peach production

Plum production expected to nearly quintuple; peaches forecast to be up more than 150%

January 04 , 2011

Chile earthquake leaves little trace

No impact expected on harvest activities or international exports.

January 04 , 2011

Argentina promotes grapes as alternative for small growers

Fruit can give small producers more profit than tobacco, yerba mate, agency says

January 04 , 2011

Peru hopes study opens Japan to citrus, grapes

The study looks to detail cold treatment procedures on citrus and table grapes being carried out under Japanese protocol in Peru.

January 04 , 2011

New Zealand cherry crop weathers rain

Otago region, already posting big volumes, reports small losses

January 03 , 2011

Argentina’s Mendoza grape harvest cut 20-25% due to rain, hail

The worse of the damage is in the Valle de Uco, where some 25% of the harvest has been lost due to bad weather. Grapes are mostly destined for use as wine.

January 03 , 2011

Mexico compiles database to track soil for grapes

Agency aims to find cause of bunch loss after flowering

January 03 , 2011

Chilean blueberry harvest centered in south

Heaviest harvesting taking place near Talca, Concepcion

January 03 , 2011