Exchange rate favors crop conversion and fruit industry investment, says Chilean nursery group

With the Chilean currency now at 665 CLP to the dollar, growers can take care of delayed investments in their own competitiveness, says Jorge Valenzuela.

July 29 , 2015

U.S.: Fresh Del Monte stays the course in Q2

Melon, pineapple and tomato sales were down for Fresh Del Monte in the second quarter, but strong performances in bananas and fresh-cut foods kept results stable.

July 28 , 2015

China: WeChat, Taobao sellers market bogus 'Chilean' cherries online

It's not just fake Taylor Swift merchandise that has appeared on Chinese e-commerce sites lately, with fraudulent 'Chilean' cherries now pitched to consumers as well.

July 28 , 2015

Australia: U.K. firm raises stake in Costa Group

Mondrian Investment Partners has increased its shareholding in the recently floated Costa Group, albeit by a whisker.

July 28 , 2015

NZ fruit exports achieve record figure for 2014-15

Better prices and higher volumes helped push up New Zealand's fruit exports by 20% in the year to June.

July 28 , 2015

"Nasty" fungus slows Indian mango exports in 2015

Despite setbacks this year, an Indian mango industry leader remains philosophical about the sector's export future.

July 28 , 2015

Peru slates US$63M for El Niño preparation

Peru has declared a national emergency in preparation for El Niño, with a series of measures in place for agriculture, water systems and medical attention.

July 27 , 2015

Australia: DAFF experts inspect Chinese nectarines, grapes

China's AQSIQ has reported a positive overall assessment from an Australian delegation that inspected vineyards and orchards in Xinjiang and Shanxi.

July 27 , 2015

Durians, longans drive greater Thai fruit profits in China this year

The leading foreign fruit supplier to the Chinese market has seen its returns rise slightly in the first five months of this year.

July 27 , 2015

France: Xylella fastidiosa spreads to Corsica

A tree disease that recently prompted a "state of calamity" declaration in southern Italy has been found on the French island of Corsica.

July 27 , 2015