SA citrus insights in the Middle East

An early lemon crop and grapefruit dumping are just some of South Africa's concerns for Middle East exports.

April 28 , 2011

Fruit piracy in Chile: protecting local IP

Fruit piracy has become widespread in Chile and poses a threat to the country's image, as well as incentives for local variety breeders.

April 27 , 2011

Vital Berry changes hands

Two Chilean businessmen have bought a further 28.8% stake in the Southern Hemisphere's largest blueberry exporter.

April 25 , 2011

New varieties bolster Ecuador's peach production

New peach varieties in Ecuador could yield 60% higher returns, says INIAP.

April 21 , 2011

SA fruit industry holds 'grave concerns' over costs, currency

A report by Fruit South Africa forecasts 2011 to be the 'most challenging economically' for the country's fruit industry.

April 20 , 2011

Chile suspends first grape shipments to Australia

Chilean exporter Frutam has decided to suspend grape shipments to Australia, following pressures from local growers on distributors and importers.

April 18 , 2011

Global blueberry production to double in five years, says Naturipe

Blueberry production outside the U.S. is forecast to rise with strong Southern Hemisphere input, but the industry will need to find new demand sources to meet supply.

April 15 , 2011

Ecuador's growers could receive tax credits

Ecuador's Board of Trade will today review a potential tax credit system for exporters, with few signs of an ATPDEA renewal in sight.

April 13 , 2011

Chile's ag union 'concerned and annoyed' with govt inaction

Chile's National Agricultural Society is still waiting for policy solutions to come out of two government working groups, tasked with addressing the sector's challenges.

April 11 , 2011

Road blocks lifted in Argentina

Demonstrators have lifted road blocks in the Argentine lemon-growing province Tucumán following a 30% wage rise deal.

April 08 , 2011