Southern Hemisphere kiwi exports expected to drop 3.3% in 2011

New Zealand production expected to be 10% lower due to weather, disease

January 17 , 2011

Mexican mango growers expect early harvest

Flowering has moved ahead of schedule, and the quality and quantity is expected to be good. But saturation in receiving markets could still complicate the situation for growers.

January 13 , 2011

Southern Hemisphere apple export volumes expected to rise 8% in 2011

Increases expected from Argentina, Chile, South Africa and New Zealand, while Brazil's volumes are expected to drop slightly in 2011.

January 12 , 2011

South Africa apricot shipments down in 2010/11

UK shipments down 52%, Europe down 11% while the Middle East grows 7% as of week 50, 2010.

January 11 , 2011

Australia's flood losses could be New Zealand's gain

New Zealand could fill shortage of fruits, vegetables caused by historic Australian floods in the Queensland region.

January 10 , 2011

Chile late blueberry varieties see first harvest

Chile’s blueberry harvest has advanced to its most southern growing regions and now includes late varieties such as Legacy, Brightwell, Bluecrop and Bluegold as of week 52, 2010

January 07 , 2011

Australia government announces aid for flooded Queensland growers

Australia’s Ministry for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry has established a fund of up to 25,000 Australian dollars for growers and small businesses affected by flooding in Queensland.

January 06 , 2011

Chile grape pioneer Prohens enters bankruptcy

Bankruptcy comes after 100 years of developing Chile's early grapes for shipments to the U.S. Five generations of the Prohens family have led the company.

January 05 , 2011

Banana glut in Australia cripples industry

Only about 30% of supply is being purchased, one grower estimates

January 04 , 2011

Chile’s San Antonio port policies, strike taking toll on fruit exports

A port workers strike now 30 days old and policies that slow the loading and embarking of perishable food products have Chilean exporters calling for action.

December 31 , 2010