Chilean research group on verge of bearing first fruit

New varieties of stonefruit and grapes bred for hardiness expected to be harvested in summer 2011.

October 18 , 2010

Chilean avocado industry to get boost with new center

Site aims to help improve technical knowledge among businesses

October 18 , 2010

FreshFruitPortal.com marks official launch at PMA's Fresh Summit 2010

Fresh Fruit Portal has marked its official launch at the International Partner's Reception of the PMA's Fresh Summit 2010.

October 18 , 2010

Cherry exports expected to rise 60% in Chile, 30% in Argentina in 2010-11

Good weather is predicted to produce exports of 53,000 tons of cherries from Chile and 2,600 tons from Argentina in the 2010-11 season, according to estimates from iQonsulting, a fruit industry consultancy.

October 15 , 2010

New Amira raspberry variety on the market

U.S., Mexico, and Chile interested in commercializing new breed

October 13 , 2010

Australia citrus growers nervous about plans to limit water

Water-use guide proposes cuts of up to 29% on average

October 12 , 2010

Peruvian watermelon exports up nearly 250% in 2010

Shipments up 247.6% from January to August

October 12 , 2010

New Zealand's Compac Sorting Equipment receives grant

NZD 3.7 million in government funding will boost sorting machine research

October 12 , 2010

Rio Blanco considering increased investment in Peru to counteract low dollar

Chile’s largest grower and exporter of tables grapes is considering focusing its investments in Peru where the effect of the tanking dollar has been diluted by government action

October 12 , 2010

Argentine Lemon exporters satisfied with new certification

The 11 largest Argentine lemon exporters say their first year of exporting under a new quality seal certificate has brought better-than-expected results

October 07 , 2010