Berkeley professor hails agroecology success for Chile apple project

Chilean professor says there is 'no other way' for farmers but to go down the path of 'agroecology'

February 02 , 2011

Indonesia's US$4.53B agricultural export industry imperiled by climate change

Indonesian minister expects climate change and extreme weather to cause troubles for the country's $4.53 billion agricultural export industry.

February 01 , 2011

Kenya's US$110M fruit industry unaffected by drought

Kenya's drought has not affected avocado, mango and passionfruit volumes, but high temperatures have led to price hikes.

January 28 , 2011

Chile’s blueberry exporters urged to maintain 1-pint packages

Large volumes expected to last until week 5 or 6

January 27 , 2011

U.S. cherry supplier calls for better labeling

U.S. cherry supplier and importer of Chilean cherries calls for more accurate labelling on cartons.

January 26 , 2011

Argentina's strike ends, leaves up to US $50 million in losses in wake

Fruit industry workers reopen roads in Río Negro, Neuquén

January 25 , 2011

Argentina boosts blueberry exports by 42%

With strong sales in the European Union, the U.S. and rapid growth in Asia, Argentina's blueberry exports skyrocketed during the 2010-11 season.

January 21 , 2011

Chile's farmers to compete with California nuts in Asia

Chile's nut union plans to double production by 2015, with plans to open new markets in Japan and South Korea.

January 20 , 2011

Chile’s cherry exports hit historic highs

Chile's cherry exporters record 83% boost in shipments compared to 2009-10 season.

January 19 , 2011

CORRECTED: Argentina grapes shipped from Coquimbo, Chile, for first time

Inaugural shipment to U.S. follows report of 43% drop in fruit exports from Chilean port in December

January 18 , 2011