Chilean fruit company declared bankrupt

The financial saga surrounding Aconcagua Limitada (Aconex) has resulted in a bankruptcy declaration from the 17th Civil Court of Santiago.

March 25 , 2011

New Mexican wasp prevents citrus greening disease

Scientists in the Mexican state of Sonora have found a new breed of wasp that controls the spread of Huanglongbing (HLB).

March 25 , 2011

Latin American exporters lost in translation

As U.S. consumer preferences shift towards locally-produced foods, exporters need to adapt to show a 'human face'.

March 23 , 2011

Ecuador could nationalize banana exports

Ecuador's president has vowed to assist banana growers who have been 'abused' by exporters, while the country also aims to boost its presence in South Korea.

March 22 , 2011

Delays cause Chile Red Globe grape oversupply

Grape harvest delays in Chile's northern region will setback the industry's opportunities for 'early' grape varieties in Asia, but market researcher iQonsulting finds a silver lining with new opportunities in Europe.

March 17 , 2011

Producer seeks Aconex bankruptcy

Difficulties continue for Chilean fruit exporter Aconex, with a local company requesting bankruptcy for the firm due to unpaid invoices.

March 17 , 2011

Chinese agricultural group to acquire 200K hectares of land globally

China's largest agricultural company plans to buy 200,000 hectares of land globally in 2011, as Argentina and Brazil are on the cusp of introducing new foreign ownership laws.

March 15 , 2011

Zespri takes hold of Korean kiwifruit market: Chile takes notice

Chile's kiwifruit industry has been reticent towards Zespri's exclusivity strategy in South Korea, but insiders say the move could cause serious problems.

March 14 , 2011

Funds seized for Chilean fruit exporter Aconex

A Chilean court has ruled the bank account seizure of two executives from fruit exporter Aconex.

March 07 , 2011

Chile blueberry exports smash estimates in week 8

Chile's blueberry exports beat forecasts significantly in week 8, with 99% of export targets already met with five weeks still remaining for the season.