Peru avocado production up 14.7% in first 9 months of 2010

Peru produced 148,900 metric tons of avocados from January to September, an increase of 14.7% over the same period in 2009, the Agriculture Ministry said.

November 15 , 2010

Mexico avocados represent 65% of week 44 sales in U.S.

Avocados from Michoacán, Mexico, accounted for 65% of sales in the U.S. during week 44.

November 12 , 2010

Argentina province extends hail insurance to fruit growers

Coverage against weather losses could help smaller producers with long-range planning.

November 12 , 2010

Chile cherry exports could double in 2010-11, USDA says

Chile’s cherry exports could double in 2010-11 because of favorable weather, more orchards and better productivity, according to a U.S. Department of Agriculture report.

November 12 , 2010

Turners & Growers Jazz apple payout won't be enough, growers say

New Zealand producers say they could lose $5 per tray in fourth losing season in the last six.

November 12 , 2010

Peru mango exporters seek new niche in U.S. market

Group awaits USDA approval to export bigger, precut mangoes to supermarkets, hotels, restaurants

November 11 , 2010

Peru white asparagus exports drop 16.6% in first 9 months of 2010

Fresh green asparagus posts 24.9% increase in shipments in the same time period

November 11 , 2010

Half of stonefruit in Argentina province damaged in windstorm

Wind gusts of more than 53 miles per hour on Nov. 7 devastated the stonefruit sector in Argentina’s San Juan region, with more than 50% of apricots, plums and peaches damaged

November 11 , 2010

Turners & Growers to compensate New Zealand Jazz apple growers

Producers will receive $1-per-tray payout to make up for losses due to exchange rate

November 11 , 2010

GM banana trial gains support in Australia

Researchers hope the new strain will resist "Panama disease" that nearly wiped out Northern Territory's banana industry in the 1990s.

November 10 , 2010