Rain in South Africa reduces grape packing estimates by up to 11%

Up to 40% of Thompson seedless in Orange River region damages

January 10 , 2011

Australia’s fruit, vegetable exports could drop 20% due to flooding

Crop damage estimated at AU $1 billion

January 10 , 2011

Australia's flood losses could be New Zealand's gain

New Zealand could fill shortage of fruits, vegetables caused by historic Australian floods in the Queensland region.

January 10 , 2011

Chile late blueberry varieties see first harvest

Chile’s blueberry harvest has advanced to its most southern growing regions and now includes late varieties such as Legacy, Brightwell, Bluecrop and Bluegold as of week 52, 2010

January 07 , 2011

Peru grape exports total 53,000 tons in 4Q2010

The total is an increase of 29% over the 41,000 tons exported in the same period of 2009.

January 07 , 2011

Brazil takes measures to strengthen dollar

The decision comes days after now President Dilma Rousseff took office and looks to target a practice called “short selling”

January 07 , 2011

Chile earthquake leaves little trace

No impact expected on harvest activities or international exports.

January 04 , 2011

Guatemala expects up to 12% increase in agriculture exports in 2011

Shipments in 2010 valued at US $911 million, Agexport says

December 31 , 2010

Price for Peru’s grapes rises 13% through November

Export volume was up 44% over same period in 2009

December 30 , 2010

South Africa citrus exports to grow in 2011 on Middle East demand, USDA says

Increased demand for citrus in the Middle East and Far East to help South Africa grow its citrus exports, according to the USDA's annual citrus report.

December 29 , 2010