Peru's Expoalimentaria 2010 generated US $69.1 million in possible business, organizers say

The event, held in September, produced 1,120 meetings that brought together Peruvian companies and some 127 international buyers.

December 02 , 2010

Increasing labor costs challenge Latin American growers

The weak U.S. dollar and the migration of fruit workers to cities are pushing up the cost of a day's pay, forcing the fruit industry across Latin America to respond.

December 02 , 2010

Tesco recognizes Chilean exporter Subsole

The second year in a row that the exporter has received the award from the UK retailer.

December 01 , 2010

Peru watermelon exports up 103.8% through October

The Netherlands is the lead receiver of the crop with a 76% share.

December 01 , 2010

Panama's watermelon, melon production expected to drop 50% due to La Niña

Heavy rain from December to March could delay planting, official advises choosing crops that need more rain

November 30 , 2010

Peru’s mandarin exporters add 8 new markets in 2010

Exports of the fruit increase by 31% through September, ADEX says

November 30 , 2010

Heavy rain damages cherry crop in southeastern Australia

Nearly 4 inches over weekend cause fruit to split on the tree

November 30 , 2010

Mexican province prepares to shift from tobacco to fruit

Higher fees for producing tobacco prompts change, state officials says

November 29 , 2010

Peru citrus yield to see continued growth, USDA says

Production should reach 64,000 metric tons this year as the crop recovers from a weather related dip in 2009.

November 29 , 2010

Ecuador reforms banana industry laws to protect growers, regulate illegal fields

Ecuador is overhauling the rules for its banana industry, aiming to bring illegal fields under regulation, to enforce contracts and to fine those who do not pay the official price per carton for the fruit.

November 26 , 2010