Heavy rain damages cherry crop in southeastern Australia

Nearly 4 inches over weekend cause fruit to split on the tree

November 30 , 2010

Wal-Mart, Massmart agree to US $2.4 billion deal

If approved, American retailer would take 51% controlling interest

November 30 , 2010

Mexican province prepares to shift from tobacco to fruit

Higher fees for producing tobacco prompts change, state officials says

November 29 , 2010

Namibia expects big grape crop due to good weather

Exporters expect to exceed last year's shipment because of good quality, European demand

November 29 , 2010

Peru citrus yield to see continued growth, USDA says

Production should reach 64,000 metric tons this year as the crop recovers from a weather related dip in 2009.

November 29 , 2010

Michoacán avocado industry targeting small thefts

Up to 6 metric tons of fruit stolen between January and June, industry group says

November 26 , 2010

Chile's blueberry harvest picks up the pace

The slow harvest in the north could cause labor problems as workers shift to the early grape harvest.

November 26 , 2010

Ecuador reforms banana industry laws to protect growers, regulate illegal fields

Ecuador is overhauling the rules for its banana industry, aiming to bring illegal fields under regulation, to enforce contracts and to fine those who do not pay the official price per carton for the fruit.

November 26 , 2010

New Zealand’s PSA outbreak stalls Satara-Eastpack merger

The proposed merger of New Zealand kiwi growers and packers Satara and Eastpack is being reviewed due to the PSA kiwi vine disease outbreak, while fellow kiwi grower Seeka maintains its profit foreca.

November 26 , 2010

Argentine citrus-growing area betting on bigger yield

Area hopes to produce up to 30,000 metric tons to recover from drought losses, official says

November 25 , 2010