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

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

Rio Blanco considering increased investment in Peru to counteract low dollar

Chile’s largest grower and exporter of tables grapes is considering focusing its investments in Peru where the effect of the tanking dollar has been diluted by government action

October 12 , 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

Chile blueberry season expected to produce some 66,700 tons in 2010-11 season

Favorable climate conditions for fruit growing this year should bring an excellent harvest in Chile that will follow growth trends seen in previous years

October 08 , 2010