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

Australia’s oranges making comeback as drought ends, USDA says

Copious rain improved fruit quality, expected to boost production

December 23 , 2010

Peru aims for GLOBALGAP certification for organic bananas

Agriculture Ministry develops course for growers to increase competitiveness

December 23 , 2010

South Africa grape exports top 6 million cartons

Rain on December 16 shook up the harvest and packing of grapes in some areas as the season continues to move ahead of its traditional time frame.

December 23 , 2010

Chile fruit shipments from Valparaíso port jump 170% in December

Blueberries, cherries, stone fruit make up 8,400 MT loaded and shipped from one of the countries most important commercial ports.

December 20 , 2010

Argentine citrus production expected to rise in 2010-11

Production of lemons, oranges and tangerines is foretasted to grow, although exports should hold steady in 2010-11.

December 20 , 2010

Heavy rain damages up to 7,000 MT of Chile’s cherries

Unusual precipitation falls as cherries reach peak harvest time. Damage could affect as much as 10% of the season's harvest.

December 14 , 2010