Countries
Consumers drive push toward tighter regulations on imported fresh fruit
Health, safety and the environment are top concerns in developing and emerging markets. The pace of regulatory change varies widely depending on nation and exporters must be able to adapt, executive says.
November 19 , 2010
Connectivity a key hurdle for traceability in Latin America
Access to the internet, computers and the know-how to apply them to farming are the largest hurdles in expanding traceability beyond the largest exporters and growers in Latin America.
November 09 , 2010
South African citrus shipments to U.S. rise 24%
More frequent shipments led to more reliable supply, and grapefruit made its debut in U.S. market, exporter group says.
October 29 , 2010
Chile forms cherry committee
Chile’s exporters association will form a cherry committee to help steer and organize its growing lot of cherry growers and exporters.
October 29 , 2010
Chile sets aside US $6 million for export promotion
Chile agriculture ministry will invest US$ 6 million in a contest to promote agricultural exports abroad
October 28 , 2010
Chilean exporters association wary of plan to loosen controls on Argentina border
Less control of imports could bring pests, hurt export business, association says
October 28 , 2010
“La Niña” to benefit Peruvian growers, expert says
The weather phenomenon known as “La Niña” will favor for Peruvian produce growers along the country’s coast; mango, grapes and asparagus seen as key beneficiaries.
October 28 , 2010
Argentine citrus growers prepare for possible drought
Citrus growers in Argentina are preparing for the possibility of a summer drought in growing regions.
October 28 , 2010
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
