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

Panama disease R4 'will not kill' banana industry

Bioversity International's Dr Gus Molina discusses research efforts to mitigate the spread of Panama Disease Race 4.

October 03 , 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