Growers association: Argentina blueberry returns risk losses if price drop continues

If prices of Argentine blueberries in the US continue to drop below US$ 18/ carton it is not profitable for the harvest to continue, a growers association said.

November 02 , 2010

Chilean shipments of stonefruit to increase 20% in 2010-11

With better weather in 2010, Chile is expected to ship about 200,000 tons, while South African exporters worry about the exchange rate, iQonsulting report says.

November 01 , 2010

David del Curto takes 40% stake in grower led by Fedefruta president

After a year and a half of negotiations, chilean exporter purchased 595,695 shares of Agropecuaria Wapri, for about US$5 million.

October 29 , 2010

Greece follows U.K., targets Chilean apples with morpholine

Following a measure taken by the U.K.'s government earlier this month, Greece’s food sanitary authority has removed more than 40 tons of Chilean apples after morpholine, a processing aid used in the wax finish

October 28 , 2010

Peruvian asparagus importers, exporters plan to create promotion fund

Businesses aim to increase demand for vegetable in U.S. by 25% by following blueberry example

October 27 , 2010

Higher demand propels organic produce

A few years ago, organic products were an extravagance of the elite. Today, consumers are more informed and have shown an interest in improving their diets and the environment. Consumers are demanding organic products, and the market is delivering.

October 26 , 2010

Growers see Zespri 2010 returns increase

New Zealand’s kiwi marketer and exporter Zespri has reported an increase in average fruit and service payments made to its growers for the 2010 kiwi season.

October 25 , 2010

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

Australian blueberry growers look to Asia

Proximity to Asia an advantage despite high labor costs producer says. First orders from India and China bring optimism for Australia's largest berry producer.

October 21 , 2010

Chile's Southern Fruit hires new director to strengthen world presence

Chilean exporter adds Arturo Costabal, former marketing director at exporter Prize, as its new executive director. The company also acquired a new fruit center and renovated its packing equipment. In the future, it hopes to increase its export capacity to 4 million boxes.

October 20 , 2010