Argentine blueberry air freight takes off

Blueberry cargo flights from the Argentine province of Tucuman are expected to more than double this year.

August 12 , 2011

New bankruptcy case hits Chilean fruit sector

Multinational Chiquita is one party involved in a Chilean fruit exporter bankruptcy case.

August 09 , 2011

U.S.: 'Buy local' won't affect SH growers, says DiPiazza

Consultant and former Sam's Club senior VP Bob DiPiazza gives a fruit-by-fruit verdict on U.S. consumer trends.

August 08 , 2011

Unusual snow hits northern Chilean grape province

Snows in northern Chile have caused severe damages to early grape varieties in Copiapó.

August 04 , 2011

Aussie organization offers rain technology in Africa

An Australian organization is offering artificial rain technology to drought-stricken African countries, which could help improve agriculture and relieve hunger.

August 02 , 2011

Dole earnings up 36% in Q2

Improved banana markets and favorable exchange rate changes helped boost Dole Food Company's earnings in the second quarter.

August 01 , 2011

The Latin American farmers' market resurgence

Groups are pushing for the creation of a Latin American Association of Farmers' Markets.

July 29 , 2011

New Peruvian president takes power today

Peru's new cabinet is expected to maintain the country's growth path, but doubts remain with the president.

July 28 , 2011

Mexican supply chain flaws put U.S. avocado exports at risk

Avocado exports from the Mexican state of Michoacán could be at risk after supply chain irregularities were found.

July 22 , 2011

U.S. market in sight for Aussie mangoes

The Australian mango industry is hoping to replicate its success in the New Zealand market with potential U.S. entry in 2012.

July 21 , 2011