USDA opens U.S. to bulk shipments of Mexican avocados

The USDA amended import regulations for Mexican avocados to allow the shipment of bulk packages of the product.

November 03 , 2010

Despite growth Peru exports to the US still below 2008 levels

The value of Peru’s exports have grown 30% between January and September but still lack far behind levels seen in 2008

November 02 , 2010

Chile makes biggest gains in avocado exports to Japan

Chile had the biggest increase in terms of volume and value for avocado imported by Japan, compared with other countries, according to a market analysis by the Chilean Agriculture Ministry in Japan.

November 01 , 2010

Market Pulse week 43 -- 2010

November 01 , 2010

Chile forms cherry committee

Chile’s exporters association will form a cherry committee to help steer and organize its growing lot of cherry growers and exporters.

October 29 , 2010

Harvest Trends week 42 --2010

October 27 , 2010

Harvest Trends week 42 -- 2010

Estimates for Chilean avocado exports adjusted due to irrigation problems and strong local market.

October 27 , 2010

Market Pulse week 42 -- 2010

Argentine blueberries, Brazilian table grapes arrive in Northern Hemisphere markets

October 25 , 2010

Market Pulse week 42 -- 2010

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