Peru’s organic banana export value up 3% January to August

New markets in Europe pick up slack from reduction in main importer, the Netherlands

October 21 , 2010

U.S. “locavores” not a threat to off-season produce suppliers, panel says

The rise of U.S. consumers who prefer local fruit and vegetables, also known as “locavores,” will not likely alter demand for out-of-season or hard-to-find products supplied by Southern Hemisphere countries

October 21 , 2010

Mexico’s food export value up 11.5% in first 8 months of 2010

Value could reach US $17 billion by year’s end, agriculture official says

October 21 , 2010

Harvest Trends week 41 -- 2010

Brazil and South Africa report problems with seedless white grapes that could diminish exports.

October 20 , 2010

PMA's Fresh Summit draws to a close

Food safety, marketing opportunities in China among the seminars offered at Orlando conference.

October 20 , 2010

Latin America accounts for only 6% of organic produce market, expert says

With 20% of world's certified organic land, region must add value to the raw materials, expert says

October 20 , 2010

Piñera: No tax on foreign investment to ease peso appreciation

Chilean president “very concerned” about exchange rate, says other measures are under review

October 20 , 2010

Chilean research group on verge of bearing first fruit

New varieties of stonefruit and grapes bred for hardiness expected to be harvested in summer 2011.

October 18 , 2010

Colombia beefs up surveillance to combat HLB citrus disease

Officials monitoring airports, seaports to prevent disease from entering country

October 18 , 2010

Chilean avocado industry to get boost with new center

Site aims to help improve technical knowledge among businesses

October 18 , 2010