Today's Headline
Adverse weather cuts 2010-11 Chilean avocado crop forecast
Unpredictable and adverse weather is taking a toll on Chilean avocado shipments thus lowering expectations for the amount shipped to the United States
October 22 , 2010
FreshFruitPortal.com marks official launch at PMA's Fresh Summit 2010
Fresh Fruit Portal has marked its official launch at the International Partner's Reception of the PMA's Fresh Summit 2010.
October 18 , 2010
Cherry exports expected to rise 60% in Chile, 30% in Argentina in 2010-11
Good weather is predicted to produce exports of 53,000 tons of cherries from Chile and 2,600 tons from Argentina in the 2010-11 season, according to estimates from iQonsulting, a fruit industry consultancy.
October 15 , 2010
Chilean Navels competitive in U.S. in 2010, global marketer says
Chilean oranges were well-received in the United States in 2010, and the weak U.S. dollar will affect growers in 2011, said Rock Gumpert, CEO of Seven Seas Quality Fruit
October 11 , 2010
Southern Hemisphere table grape exports estimated to rise 12% in 2010-11
Exports will reach 1.4 million tons, assuming no weather problems, according to delivery estimates from iQonsulting. Shipments from Peru will post the biggest increase in the region, about 30% compared with last year.
September 27 , 2010
Chilean avocados: Strong local market continues to limit exports
An attractive local market, along with low estimates for the avocado harvest, have kept Chile´s avocado shipments low. As of week 36, 10,000 tons have been sent, 46 percent of which have gone to the U.S. market.
September 22 , 2010
Avocado Exports: Chile slips while South Africa and Peru grow
Chile’s Avocado exports will fall some 36% during the 2010/11 season compared to the previous year while Peru and South Africa will grow exports of the fruit by 10 and 11%, respectively.
September 13 , 2010
