Uruguay: 2012 U.S. entry could solve citrus problems

Uruguay's citrus industry has met to discuss the pressing challenge of fruit placement.

June 02 , 2011

Mexico's Champagne mangoes go flat

A key Mexican mango-exporting state is suffering from poor weather conditions and crop malformation.

June 01 , 2011

Water prices to rise in Australian state

Water prices in the Australian state of Queensland are set to rise.

May 31 , 2011

Chilean company boosts stake in David Del Curto

A major Chilean company has shown confidence in fruit exporter David Del Curto by bolstering its stake to 93.3%.

May 27 , 2011

Both sides claim 'misinformation' in Chile's GM debate

Political debate has heated up in Chile over UPOV 91 and transgenic seeds, with parties on both sides at loggerheads over legalities and health.

May 23 , 2011

HLB insect found in global lemon capital

The insect that carries citrus greening disease has been found in the Argentine province of Tucumán.

May 20 , 2011

Chilean Senate approves plant variety protection convention

Chile's Senate approval of the UPOV 91 Convention has marked the battle lines between copyright advocates and those against the sale of transgenic seeds.

May 18 , 2011

High demand for small NZ apple variety

A New Zealand producer has teed up an apple that is 1.5 times the size of a golf ball.

May 17 , 2011

Chile: blueberry export growth highest to U.S. West Coast and Netherlands

Chile's blueberry exports to the U.S., the Netherlands and Asia rose dramatically in 2010-11.

May 13 , 2011

Chile seeks investment to double cultivation

Chile's fruit sector wants more capital through international joint ventures, as local banks have not taken enough initiative.

May 06 , 2011