Zespri takes hold of Korean kiwifruit market: Chile takes notice

Chile's kiwifruit industry has been reticent towards Zespri's exclusivity strategy in South Korea, but insiders say the move could cause serious problems.

March 14 , 2011

Shares sink for indebted shipping company CSAV

Major international freight company CSAV lost $150 million in market value on friday, adding to continued debt woes.

March 14 , 2011

'Precarious conditions' for more than 400 Argentine farm workers

Child labor, tent housing, chemical exposure and lack of drinking water were observed in a recent investigation into farm conditions by Argentina's Federal Administration of Public Revenue (AFIP).

March 09 , 2011

Funds seized for Chilean fruit exporter Aconex

A Chilean court has ruled the bank account seizure of two executives from fruit exporter Aconex.

March 07 , 2011

Chile blueberry exports smash estimates in week 8

Chile's blueberry exports beat forecasts significantly in week 8, with 99% of export targets already met with five weeks still remaining for the season.

March 07 , 2011

Peru's mangoes face Mexican standoff in the U.S.

Delays for Peruvian mangoes mean they will likely have to compete in the U.S. market at the same time as their Mexican and Guatemalan counterparts, with price falls expected.

March 04 , 2011

Australian scientists confirm apple peels fight cancer

Researchers from the University of Melbourne have found tomato and apple peel waste can slow cancer growth

March 03 , 2011

More than 20 Brazilian food products on the path to extinction

More than 20 Brazilian food products have been included in an endangered product list, including other fruits such as Chilean white strawberries and Australian bunya nuts.

March 02 , 2011

Mexico's freeze not over yet

Mexico's fruit industry has suffered another setback with the 32nd cold front of the season.

March 01 , 2011

Juicy citrus profits for Argentina and Peru in 2011

The world's largest lemon producer could boost production by 25% this year, but will it cut exports to keep down prices?

February 28 , 2011