Chile: Azapa Valley organic olives ripe for export

An historic olive region in Chile is moving towards organic production to improve grower returns.

October 12 , 2012

Verfrut launches Peruvian grape project to widen export window

Chilean exporter Verfrut aims to make the most of northern Peru's ideal weather for grape production.

October 11 , 2012

Kingo plans Asian expansion for growing Chilean fruit demand

Kingo Chile general manager Carlos Martin Vasquez discusses trends for fruit exports to China, Taiwan and Korea.

October 08 , 2012

SA: El Niño set to spark an unusually dry summer

South Africa's predicted dry summer could benefit grape growers this season.

October 05 , 2012

Cranberry raisins take Chilean industry by storm

Chile may be synonymous with blueberries but the fruit's red cousin is now in the spotlight with high yields.

October 02 , 2012

Poor weather prompts SA peach and nectarine export delay

South African growers are hoping for hotter weather to avoid smaller-sized stonefruit this season.

October 01 , 2012

U.S. Department of Commerce declares war on Mexican tomatoes

A U.S. government decision today could pulverize Mexico's tomato industry and tens of thousands of U.S. jobs.

September 27 , 2012

The Hass-Horn: October-December U.S. avocado supply outlook

Avi Crane talks about the remarkable rise of avocado consumption and makes forecasts for supplying countries in Q4.

September 26 , 2012

Vitamin C and beta-carotene may protect brain health

German researchers have found two antioxidants common in fresh produce may help ward off Alzheimer's disease.

September 21 , 2012

U.S. East Coast port strike negotiation deadline extended

Exporters and importers have been given an extra three months of relief in USMX-ILA negotiations.

September 20 , 2012