Chile’s cherry exports hit historic highs

Chile's cherry exporters record 83% boost in shipments compared to 2009-10 season.

January 19 , 2011

Argentina's apple, pear exports may drop despite production gain

A drop in demand and higher production costs are hurting industry

January 19 , 2011

South African baboons discover new citrus cultivar

A troop of baboons flocked to one particular tree out of thousands ahead of the traditional harvest to devour the early sweet variety.

January 17 , 2011

Drought in Chile portends less avocado production

Estimates for main growing region drop from 220 million kilograms to 180 million kilograms

January 17 , 2011

Southern Hemisphere kiwi exports expected to drop 3.3% in 2011

New Zealand production expected to be 10% lower due to weather, disease

January 17 , 2011

Chile frozen blueberry format cuts into export estimates

With frozen blueberry processors paying up to US$ 2 per kilogram, growers are providing them 40% more this year

January 14 , 2011

Peru continues effort to end quarantine requirement for avocados in U.S.

Industry and health service hope to finish report to persuade USDA

January 14 , 2011

Argentina fruit growers' roadblock likely to last 2nd day

Government urged to monitor business practices, still no agreement on wages

January 14 , 2011

Mexican mango growers expect early harvest

Flowering has moved ahead of schedule, and the quality and quantity is expected to be good. But saturation in receiving markets could still complicate the situation for growers.

January 13 , 2011

Pear harvest starts in Argentina

The Williams variety is showing larger sizes, a trend expected for the entire pear crop from Argentina this season.

January 10 , 2011