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

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

Latin American countries modernize food safety standards, study says

Chile, Mexico and Peru are among nations that have improved rules for fresh fruit production.

October 07 , 2010

Chile: Growers step up pressure on currency policy ahead of presidential address

The president of Chile’s fruit grower’s federation, Fedefruta, has joined industry calls for the country’s government to take action against the falling U.S. dollar, according to a news release from Fedefruta.

October 06 , 2010

Chilean agriculture groups demand government action on exchange rate

Labor and businesses leaders want the Piñera government to counteract the falling U.S. dollar, which one group estimates could costs them U.S. $650 million this season.

September 30 , 2010

Peru's fruit, vegetable exports to top $1.8 billion in 2010

Fruit alone will be up 38%, led by table grapes

September 27 , 2010

12,000 tons of blueberries expected from Argentina

The blueberry harvest in Tucuman, Argentina, is expected to grow, while the harvests from Concordia and Buenos Aires will remain stable compared with last season, according to the Argentina Blueberry Committee.

September 21 , 2010

U.S. blueberry consumption rises despite weak economy

Blueberry industry representatives say consumers continue to buy the fruit because of its nutritional benefits.

September 16 , 2010

Mexican blackberry business expected to drop slightly

Marketing and distribution problems may last into 2010.

September 15 , 2010