Argentina’s Expofrut closes pear processing plant

Closure will eliminate 50 jobs 2 months after layoffs of 534 workers in table grape operations

November 04 , 2010

Chiquita takes third-quarter loss on lower salad, banana sales

Revenue fell 8 percent, missed estimates

November 04 , 2010

Harvest Trends, week 43

Weather problems in Chile could impact early, nearly ripe cherries, but the overall export estimates remain.

November 03 , 2010

Zespri considers Vietnam for kiwi

Exporter would license and pay farmers in the Southeast Asian nation to grow the fruit, but the possibility of government aid angers Turners & Growers.

November 03 , 2010

USDA opens U.S. to bulk shipments of Mexican avocados

The USDA amended import regulations for Mexican avocados to allow the shipment of bulk packages of the product.

November 03 , 2010

Del Monte 3Q net income drops on Guatemala banana costs, exchange rates

An increase in costs associated with banana production in Guatemala due to flooding, a poor market in Europe and unfavorable exchange rates in producing countries hit Del Monte's bottom line.

November 03 , 2010

Despite growth Peru exports to the US still below 2008 levels

The value of Peru’s exports have grown 30% between January and September but still lack far behind levels seen in 2008

November 02 , 2010

New Zealand growers urged keep Braeburn apples off the market

Growers of the Braeburn apple variety have been cautioned to keep market stocks low in 2011, and should even considered having all of next year’s crop processed as other varieties gain in popularity internationally.

November 02 , 2010

New mandarin variety developed in Cuba

Fruit that matures earlier and resists fungus will be sold in Cuba and exported to international markets

November 01 , 2010

South American demand for harvest machinery holds despite economic crisis

Despite the economic problems around the world, growers in South America have kept up a steady demand for machinery and tractors

November 01 , 2010