Weather takes toll on size of Argentina's grapes

Cold, wind and drought produce smaller fruit, but delay may help sugar content

December 13 , 2010

U.S. imports of Australia’s citrus drop to 65% of normal volume

Competition from South American producers account for decrease, exporter says

December 10 , 2010

Chinese association to buy fruit-growing land in South Africa

The Chinese group looks to grow citrus on the 500 hectares of land in South Africa's East Cape province.

December 10 , 2010

Argentina ships nearly 4,000 MT of blueberries in second half of November

Total is 30% more than during the same period in 2009

December 10 , 2010

Most of Chile's blueberry growers switch to pint package

Higher-than-expected volumes in Chile’s central growing region have the majority of the nation's growers packaging pints as the harvest moves into its peak phase.

December 10 , 2010

Chile, Mexico agree to pest controls for grape, kiwi shipments

Pact sets new regulations for Chilean growers to export fruit

December 09 , 2010

New Zealand official takes on supermarket-supplier tension

Bill would set rules for pricing and conduct to protect growers, consumers from unfair practices

December 09 , 2010

Mixed outlook for Mexican avocados in 2010-11, USDA say

Government expects record year, but producers see possible weather, bearing-cycle problems

December 08 , 2010

Peru mango production grows 268.8% in 2010

Production for 2010 expected to set a new record, the agricultural ministry says.

December 08 , 2010

Uruguay aims to enter U.S. market with citrus in 2011

The country is looking to diversify the markets that receive its fruit and increase its participation in countries already open to Uruguayan fresh fruit.

December 08 , 2010