Brazil braces before decision on Chinese garlic imports

Mercosur could end a protective tariff on garlic, putting the Brazilian industry on alert.

October 04 , 2013

Frosts slash Chilean kiwifruit crop

Estimates show recent frosts will cut Chile's kiwifruit crop by US$120 million, and may increase the incidence of bacterial vine disease Psa.

October 03 , 2013

Fresh Del Monte expands U.S. tomato operations

Del Monte plans to complement its Central American greenhouse tomatoes with field grown produce from Virginia and Florida.

October 03 , 2013

Argentine growers suffer from heavy frosts

Apricots, peaches, grapes, plums and almonds are some of the hardest hit fruits from Argentina's frosts.

October 03 , 2013

Uruguay to cut blueberry export estimate

Low temperatures have led to lower expectations for the Uruguayan export blueberry crop this season.

October 03 , 2013

Tesco announces lower profit, new partnership in China

While Tesco struggled in Europe, the company reported a major new partnership in Chinese retail.

October 03 , 2013

Chilean blueberry exporter opens Chinese office

A major Chilean blueberry shipper to China has expanded its horizons in the Far East with a Qingdao office.

October 03 , 2013

'Surprises' could be in store after Chilean frosts, says SNA chief

Chile's September frosts have been likened to a "second earthquake" for the fruit industry.

October 03 , 2013

Russia bans Pakistani fruit

Pakistan's US$150 million horticultural goods market in Russia has been shut down due to "systematic violations".

October 03 , 2013

English apples experience latest season in almost 30 years

English apples suffered a particularly cold spring, but not all is lost for the season's expectations.

October 03 , 2013