Chile: second week of strikes brings uncertainty to export sector

Some Chilean fruit exporters have already lost clients due to the damages inflicted by port strikes.

January 17 , 2014

U.S. Congress directs funding to fight HLB

Funding from the U.S. Congress seeks to prevent a potentially devastating threat to the citrus industry.

January 16 , 2014

Multi-continental organic technology keeps fruit fresh for longer

A U.S.-Spanish-Chilean consortium has developed a clean technology that improves fruit shelf life.

January 16 , 2014

Peru: Camposol plans avocado sourcing from new countries

Four new nations are in Camposol's sights for supplying avocados as part of a diversification scheme.

January 13 , 2014

Grower takes U.K. council to court over Tree Preservation Order

A berry exporter in England claims a council order has been "devastating" for his business.

January 10 , 2014

U.S.: avocado board invests US$1M in Peruvian promotions

The Peruvian avocado industry has made big investments in the U.S. to make its presence felt.

January 10 , 2014

Univeg banks on village-owned Madagascar litchis

The diverse island of Madagascar is one of the world's top litchi producers, leading exports to Europe.

January 09 , 2014

Camposol exec outlines ambitious blueberry plans

Camposol chief commercial officer Jose Antonio Gomez details what lies behind ambitions to build Peru's biggest agri-project, in blueberries.

December 09 , 2013

Customs strikes cause delays for Chilean fruit exports

A Chilean customs strike is delaying air freight fruit shipments, but the extent of the impact is under contention.

November 26 , 2013

As South African season nears, grape markets remain full

South African grapes could meet greater competition this year from Brazil and Europe.

October 25 , 2013