Fruticola Atacama: In the eye of the storm

The Chilean state has given up its search for a missing Fruticola Atacama worker, but since disaster struck three weeks ago the company has taken rescue and relief efforts into its own hands.

April 17 , 2015

U.S.: Organic food sales jump 11% in 2014

With U.S. organic fruit and vegetable sales last year valued at US$13 billion, an industry head has praised the lack of 'demographic boundaries'.

April 16 , 2015

Chile: Floods to impact future Copiapo Valley grape output

ASOEX's Ronald Bown says an early table grape production area in northern Chile will see volumes reduced by 'at least 30% over the coming seasons'.

April 15 , 2015

Budget doubles for irrigation recovery in northern Chile

Chile's National Irrigation Commission has pledged significant funds to rehabilitate agriculture in the Atacama region, but the clock is ticking for growers.

April 15 , 2015

Israel: 'Highly unusual' storms batter summer fruit crops

Severe weather 'that came out of nowhere' and damaged Israeli stonefruit and table grape production could lead to price rises.

April 15 , 2015

South Africa: Smaller citrus sizing could further impact exports, says CGA

The Citrus Growers Association of Southern Africa says producers might need to hold back on some sizes if they're not 'viable with markets the way they are'.

April 14 , 2015

Chilean kiwifruit leader accuses Zespri of anti-competitive behavior

Carlos Cruzat says New Zealand's Zespri has 'regressed' in its market behavior since it was fined for monopolistic practices in Korea almost four years ago.

April 13 , 2015

South Africa: CGA releases citrus export forecast

The 2015 citrus campaign has "difficult" written all over it, according to a South African industry body.

April 10 , 2015

China: Blueberry company becomes first to hit stock market

Following a very positive first five years of operation, Richland Agriculture Corp has big plans for the future.

April 10 , 2015

Chile: Copiapó grape farm damages estimated at US$50M

More than 900 hectares of vineyards and 1,000 hectares worth of olive and vegetable plantations have been damaged by floods in Chile.

April 09 , 2015