PMA Australia-New Zealand to boost international ties

PMA Australia-New Zealand CEO believes local fruit and vegetable consumption has the potential to rise, with room for imported products.

February 10 , 2011

New Zealand kiwifruit giant opens doors to new export alliance

Zespri has joined a record agreement to export non-Zespri products to Hong Kong and Thailand.

February 09 , 2011

Brazil’s fresh fruit export volumes fell slightly in 2010

Brazil's high currency pushed down fruit export volumes in 2010, but dollar values were up nearly 9%

February 08 , 2011

Argentina's grapes damaged by rain but Chile exports to rise

Chile is positive about grape exports, while wet weather has caused setbacks for Argentine and South African growers.

February 07 , 2011

Kenya's US$110M fruit industry unaffected by drought

Kenya's drought has not affected avocado, mango and passionfruit volumes, but high temperatures have led to price hikes.

January 28 , 2011

Chile’s blueberry exporters urged to maintain 1-pint packages

Large volumes expected to last until week 5 or 6

January 27 , 2011

U.S. cherry supplier calls for better labeling

U.S. cherry supplier and importer of Chilean cherries calls for more accurate labelling on cartons.

January 26 , 2011

Argentina's strike ends, leaves up to US $50 million in losses in wake

Fruit industry workers reopen roads in Río Negro, Neuquén

January 25 , 2011

Argentina boosts blueberry exports by 42%

With strong sales in the European Union, the U.S. and rapid growth in Asia, Argentina's blueberry exports skyrocketed during the 2010-11 season.

January 21 , 2011

Chile's farmers to compete with California nuts in Asia

Chile's nut union plans to double production by 2015, with plans to open new markets in Japan and South Korea.

January 20 , 2011