Planasa opens Mexico subsidiary

Spanish berry producer Grupo Planasa has opened a subsidiary in the fruit producing region of Michoacán, Mexico.

October 13 , 2010

Argentina growing region targets U.S. sweet citrus entry

Following a push from the country's President, the governor of Argentina’s northwest Entre Ríos province met with fruit growers this week to discuss the entry of sweet citrus varities, above all mandarins, into the US market

October 06 , 2010

Russian demand for Peruvian citrus boosts exporter

Shipments increase 160% despite distance, payment problems, exporter says

October 06 , 2010

New Zealand: Declining land values could lead to more crop diversification

Declining land values in New Zealand could lead more growers to plant a more diverse spread of crops than just grapes in the South Island

October 06 , 2010

Peruvian Mango production expected to remain steady in 2010-11 season

Peruvian mango growers are expected to produce some 250,000 metric tons in the 2010-11 season, the same level produced last season despite lower preseason forecasts.

October 04 , 2010

EU-Peru trade agreement ratification on track

A free-trade agreement between Peru and the European Union is expected to be ratified by the end of the year and is expected to accelerate the produce trade.

September 29 , 2010

Table grapes posed challenge in 2009-10 season, exporter says

Delays in California crop may offer opportunities now, according to a leading Chilean exporter.

September 29 , 2010

Peruvian organic production to grow 15% in 2010

The production of organic crops in Peru will grow 15% during 2010

September 23 , 2010

Chile, California sign ag-cooperation memo

Government officials from Chile and the state of California have signed a memorandum to increase research and trade cooperation between agricultural institutions

September 23 , 2010

Australian company’s bankruptcy endangers mango crop

September 22 , 2010