Fruit Fanatic: the Andean cradle for rare fruits, pseudo-cereals and tubers

Rolf Blancke delves into the birthplace of the modern potato in search of exotic tubers and rare fruits.

October 23 , 2012

Chilean Psa cases have doubled

The Chilean Kiwifruit Committee says increased Psa cases are not "critical" but need intensive containment.

October 22 , 2012

Grape imports to Europe insufficient as Greek season closes

Brazilian grapes are selling for a high price in Europe as importers struggle to meet demand.

October 18 , 2012

Chile in search of the black diamond

Chile is ramping up its push into gourmet foods with an incipient truffle industry.

October 17 , 2012

Chiquita to exit deciduous business

Chiquita Brands has announced it will pull out of its deciduous fruit deal at the end of the California growing season.

October 16 , 2012

Peruvian blueberry growth 'not just about supply windows'

Peru's blueberry industry has passed important stages of development but now needs to rise to the next level.

October 15 , 2012

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