'Optimism reigns' in Argentine fruit industry after election result

Argentina's economy has for too long been plagued by currency and trade controls. As the country's new president-elect, Mauricio Macri promises to change all that.

November 24 , 2015

Peru: Piura organic banana exports hit US$120M

Piura's governor says the organic banana sector will need new technologies, varieties and growing methods for its future prosperity.

November 24 , 2015

Panama Disease TR4 caused by single clone, researchers find

A Dutch scientist says global measures to quarantine a destructive banana disease 'apparently have not had the desired effect'.

November 24 , 2015

Chile: Sweet cucumber studies to pave new export avenues

Chile hopes to one day join the likes of New Zealand and Israel in exporting pepino melons to the European market.

November 24 , 2015

IFCO's 'caja de oro' gains traction in Spain

IFCO Systems' recyclable banana boxes have proven popular with Canary Islands growers, who supply around 85% of the Spanish market.

November 24 , 2015

Two Chilean groups join growing Sun World licensee list

Two of Chile's "most formidable grape producer-exporters" will now be able to grow and market Sun World's proprietary varieties.

November 23 , 2015

Sluggish start for U.S. apple campaign

A graphic released by Stemilt shows SweeTango apple sales during September were significantly higher year-on-year.

November 23 , 2015

Ecuadorian banana body to negotiate higher minimum price

Ecuador's FENAPROPE hopes to raise the minimum per box price for the 2016 banana season by 23%.

November 23 , 2015

Poland: Consorfrut Polska boosts Latam fruit import focus

A Spanish-owned entity is increasing import volumes of Chilean plums, Peruvian pomegranates and Costa Rican watermelons, just to name a few.

November 23 , 2015

Colombia: Port of Barranquilla opens first cold storage facility

A US$6.5 million investment in a northern Colombian port is expected to be of great benefit to produce exporters.

November 20 , 2015