Peru's grape exports to rise 20-25% in 2011-12

A grape market window between Californian and Chilean seasons continues to create opportunities for Peru.

May 23 , 2011

Chile needs ‘forward thinking’ to shift crops, says Spezzano

U.S. consultant Dick Spezzano has warned Chile could lose its mantle as the ‘Southern Hemisphere’s California’ if it doesn’t shift crops to meet demand trends.

May 23 , 2011

Colombia rains cut banana exports 25%

Floods in Colombia look unlikely to ease, with banana exports seriously affected.

May 23 , 2011

Australian university to study GM bananas

An Australian university plans to create GM bananas for the developing world, with research plantations in far north Queensland.

May 23 , 2011

Costa Rica's port workers to strike

Costa Rican port workers plan to strike over JAPDEVA's proposed privatization plans.

May 20 , 2011

Argentine company plans US$50M lemon investment

Argentine business La Moraleja SA plans to invest US$50 million in infrastructure and plantings to double its lemon exports over the coming decade.

May 20 , 2011

Filipino banana growers call for Australian understanding

Filipino banana growers say Australian standards for packaging need to recognize climatic differences between the two countries.

May 20 , 2011

Nicaragua lacks funds for 2011-12 harvest

Nicaragua's government will not be able to meet the US$400 million shortfall needed for the agricultural industry.

May 20 , 2011

Staay Food Group buys stake in Costa Rica pineapple farm

A Dutch firm has bought a stake in Costa Rican pineapple business Agricola Agromonte S.A.

May 19 , 2011

Asia demand strong, kiwifruit harvest delayed for Zespri

NZ kiwifruit company Zespri says the season has got off to a slow start, but demand has been strong in Asia.

May 19 , 2011