Uruguay: 2012 U.S. entry could solve citrus problems

Uruguay's citrus industry has met to discuss the pressing challenge of fruit placement.

June 02 , 2011

Mexico's tomato production to rise 16% in 2011/12

Mexico's switch to greenhouse tomato production has increased yields.

June 02 , 2011

Mexico's Champagne mangoes go flat

A key Mexican mango-exporting state is suffering from poor weather conditions and crop malformation.

June 01 , 2011

David Del Curto announces Peru push

Chile's largest locally-owned fruit exporter has planned Peruvian expansion, along with alliances in South Africa, New Zealand and Mexico.

May 31 , 2011

Chilean company boosts stake in David Del Curto

A major Chilean company has shown confidence in fruit exporter David Del Curto by bolstering its stake to 93.3%.

May 27 , 2011

Mexican violence affects lime trade

Workers have been too scared to set foot on a major Mexican lime plantation area.

May 26 , 2011

Argentina to promote blueberry reliability for U.S. and Europe

The Argentinean Blueberry Committee has launched its strategic plan for 2011.

May 25 , 2011

Chile needs ‘forward thinking’ to shift crops, says Spezzano

U.S. consultant Dick Spezzano has warned Chile could lose its mantle as the ‘Southern Hemisphere’s California’ if it doesn’t shift crops to meet demand trends.

May 23 , 2011

Both sides claim 'misinformation' in Chile's GM debate

Political debate has heated up in Chile over UPOV 91 and transgenic seeds, with parties on both sides at loggerheads over legalities and health.