Export volumes of Chilean apples and pears to rise in 2011

Export volumes will increase over 2010 as new varieties compensate for frost damage inflicted in October, according to preseason estimates from iQonsulting.

December 22 , 2010

South Africa water pollution a risk for exporters

According to a report, the level of water pollution is high enough that fruit and vegetable exports could face action from the EU, which is known for its strict parameters for food quality.

December 21 , 2010

Chile blueberry volume high despite rain and hail

Rain and hail from December 12 only a speed bump as Chile's blueberry crop continues to extend longer and yield higher-than-expected volumes.

December 20 , 2010

In Chile, 2 new cherry varieties launch, apples varieties on their way

The Earlise and Bigalise cherry varieties will be grown in Chile and exported abroad.

December 17 , 2010

Southern Hemisphere countries do little to promote fruit in China, report says

Fruit exports to China increase despite lack of promotional activity, USDA says

December 16 , 2010

Rain reduces Chile cherry export forecast by 10%

Precipitation hit right before the harvest peak in growing areas south of the capital over the weekend.

December 15 , 2010

Heavy rain damages up to 7,000 MT of Chile’s cherries

Unusual precipitation falls as cherries reach peak harvest time. Damage could affect as much as 10% of the season's harvest.

December 14 , 2010

More South Africa stone fruit shipments heading to Middle East

Shipments of apricots, plums and nectarines to the Middle East see big jumps, while exports to the EU and the U.K. grow slightly or decline.

December 13 , 2010

South Africa's fruit exporters grapple with supermarkets, labor

In an interview with FreshFruitPortal.com, Stuart Symington, CEO of the Fresh Produce Exporters Forum, South Africa’s main exporters association, discusses the changing fruit export business, labor shortages and the industry's expansion into India, Pakistan and Russia.

December 10 , 2010

Panama Canal functioning again after 17-hour closure due to rain

Heavy rain in Panama forced a 17-hour closure of the Panama Canal starting Wednesday afternoon, the first closure of the canal since the U.S. invasion of the country in 1989.

December 09 , 2010