SA to take on Chile with tougher plum competition

South African growers predict they will compete more intensely with Chile over plum exports in the future.

October 26 , 2011

Peru's mandarin exports jump 20% in value

Peru has increased the value of its mandarin exports to US$37.4 million

October 25 , 2011

Oppenheimer upbeat on South American stonefruit season

Oppenheimer's Evan Myers talks all things stonefruit from Chile, Argentina and South Africa.

October 24 , 2011

Argentine grape growers predict depressed exports

Argentine growers believe the country's high internal costs will hit grape exports.

October 20 , 2011

POM Wonderful finding new ways to put pomegranates on the map

Latin American pomegranate growers could benefit from the efforts of U.S.-based POM Wonderful to boost demand.

October 19 , 2011

Fresh Summit call for fruit 'decommoditization'

Focus on flavor, adding value and new technology could help 'decommoditize' fruit and vegetables, says PMA.

October 17 , 2011

Chile could pop cherry record

If Chile's mild spring continues the country could be in for a record cherry harvest.

October 14 , 2011

Argentine blueberry air freight underway

Argentina has sent the season's first blueberry air freight, while direct Los Angeles flights are expected this year.

October 13 , 2011

Venezuela signs banana JV with Russian company

The Venezuelan Government hopes a new Russian banana deal will help with strategic export diversification plans.

October 12 , 2011

New certification to drive Chilean early grape exports

An early Chilean grape certification program is set to kick off its first exports to the U.S. in November.

October 11 , 2011