Mexico papaya production to get boost with greenhouse investment

Growing the crop indoors will improve productivity, prevent diseases and pests, agriculture official says

November 22 , 2010

Chile goes gourmet with truffle project

Growers and entrepreneurs are looking to new niches beyond fresh produce and wine, targeting the gourmet world with the black truffle, which can fetch up to US $1,500 per kilogram internationally

November 22 , 2010

Chile kicks off 2010-11 export season looking to grow volume

Chile’s 2010-11 export season is fully underway with expectations that shipment volumes will increase over last year across the board

November 19 , 2010

Long-storing plum variety to make its debut in Chile

The RR1 plum, known for its long storage life and late harvesting, is being introduced in Chile. The variety has yellow pulp and can be harvested toward the end of the growing season.

November 18 , 2010

First shipment of Australia mangoes en route to South Korea

Mango industry and government expects the opening of South Korea to help grow and position the Australian fruit.

November 16 , 2010

California Giant new Chile office to aid growth, reach growers, executive says

New office in the capital Santiago will allow California Giant closer relations to growers and improve the flow of information in order to continue growing the quantity of blueberries sourced from Chile.

November 15 , 2010

Mexico citrus industry at risk of HLB spread, government officials say

500,000 hectares, 1 million jobs threatened by deadly “yellow dragon,” sanitary service director says

November 15 , 2010

Mexico avocados represent 65% of week 44 sales in U.S.

Avocados from Michoacán, Mexico, accounted for 65% of sales in the U.S. during week 44.

November 12 , 2010

Chile Blueberry harvest still on track after rain

Heavy rains on November 7-8 stopped Chile’s blueberry harvest for one day but will only reduce the export crop slightly in the south of the country, according to the Chilean Blueberry Committee

November 12 , 2010

Chile cherry exports could double in 2010-11, USDA says

Chile’s cherry exports could double in 2010-11 because of favorable weather, more orchards and better productivity, according to a U.S. Department of Agriculture report.

November 12 , 2010