Chile, Mexico agree to pest controls for grape, kiwi shipments

Pact sets new regulations for Chilean growers to export fruit

December 09 , 2010

Chile sends 240,000 cartons of grapes to Philadelphia in first shipment of 2010-11

Trade group official cautiously optimistic about prices as consumption is expected to increase

December 06 , 2010

Peru to see strong investments in blueberry production in 2011, exporter says

increased international demand and a higher selling price than grapes or avocado are the main drivers of interest in growing the fruit in Peru.

December 06 , 2010

Peru’s melon exports spike to meet demand in Ecuador

Flooding ruins crop in neighboring country, 1584% increase unlikely to last, exporter says

December 06 , 2010

Higher temperatures quicken Chile blueberry harvest

In new export estimates, the first export peaks will hit receiving markets in weeks 50 and 52, with about 5,700 metric tons each.

December 03 , 2010

China opens market to Argentine apples

Argentina's agricultural ministry signed a series of five agreements Tuesday with Chinese officials. The agreement covers apples, dairy products, beef and barley.

December 02 , 2010

Chile’s Copefrut receives takeover bid

The Soler Ruiz family looks to consolidate a 100% share of the exporter. Offer puts the company's value at US $78 million.

December 01 , 2010

Fewer Tucumán blueberry flights due to low prices in U.S.

Nearly one third of flights forecast for this season never materialized as the export season was cut short due to a drop in prices abroad. Importers paying only 30% of 2009 prices, which won't cover export costs, grower says

November 30 , 2010

Mexican province prepares to shift from tobacco to fruit

Higher fees for producing tobacco prompts change, state officials says

November 29 , 2010

Namibia expects big grape crop due to good weather

Exporters expect to exceed last year's shipment because of good quality, European demand

November 29 , 2010