Wal-Mart makes U.S. $4 billion bid for South Africa’s Massmart

Retail giant would own southern Africa’s leading food retailer.

September 28 , 2010

Florida Citrus production down 16% in 2009-10 season

Citrus production in the state of Florida reached 159.3 million boxes in the 2009-10 season, a 16% drop compared with the previous year.

September 24 , 2010

Falling U.S. dollar worries Chilean exporters

Exporters group seeks government action, but President Sebastián Piñera says exchange rate is normal.

September 24 , 2010

New Zealand storms damage avocado crop

More than a week of storms wreaked havoc across the country, causing trouble for growers in all agricultural sectors. Higher elevations saw snow, while lower land experienced rain and high winds

September 24 , 2010

California table grape stock up 22% in September 2010

The stock of California table grapes totaled 8 million cartons as of September 15, 2010, up 22% compared with the previous year.

September 24 , 2010

Chilean fruit exports rise 3.5% in 2009-10 season

A big rise in shipments of citrus, blueberries and apples is offset by a sharp decline in avocado exports.

September 23 , 2010

Expoalimentaria 2010 kicks off in Peru

Expoalimentaria 2010, a food trade fair bringing together Peruvian horticulture growers, exporters, industry specialists with foreign buyers, kicked off in Lima.

September 22 , 2010

Peruvian asparagus exports expected to jump 9% in 2010

As industry recovers from the 2008 financial crisis, big production gains are predicted for 2011.

September 22 , 2010

Peruvian mango exports to US grow 57.9% for 2010 season

Exports of Peruvian mangoes to the United States grew 57.9% in the 2010 season of January to July compared with the same period in 2009

September 22 , 2010

Australian berry production could double over the next five years

Australia could see its berry growers double their production over the next five years with raspberries and blackberries leading the surge

September 21 , 2010