Higher temperatures quicken Chile blueberry harvest

In new export estimates, the first export peaks will hit receiving markets in weeks 50 and 52, with about 5,700 metric tons each.

December 03 , 2010

China opens market to Argentine apples

Argentina's agricultural ministry signed a series of five agreements Tuesday with Chinese officials. The agreement covers apples, dairy products, beef and barley.

December 02 , 2010

WTO rejects Australia’s appeal of New Zealand apple ruling

New Zealand apples will be imported after nearly 90 years. The ruling from the global trade body was accepted by the Australian government

December 01 , 2010

Fewer Tucumán blueberry flights due to low prices in U.S.

Nearly one third of flights forecast for this season never materialized as the export season was cut short due to a drop in prices abroad. Importers paying only 30% of 2009 prices, which won't cover export costs, grower says

November 30 , 2010

New Zealand kiwi industry to form PSA-focused organization

The organization does not yet have a name but will incorporate industry and government representatives to plan a management strategy of the kiwi vine disease PSA.

November 29 , 2010

Delay in Peru’s asparagus harvest leads to oversupply in U.S. market

Weather conditions during the middle of 2010 delayed the harvest of asparagus in Peru, leading to an oversupply in the U.S. Other trading partners picked up more shipments as a result.

November 26 , 2010

Peru avocado shipments up 24.6% through October 2010 on US demand

The volume of Peruvian avocado exports between January and October of this year reached 59,400 metric tons (MT) a 24.6% increase compared to the same period last year as the US starts receiving the Peruvian fruit.

November 25 , 2010

Argentina growers association pessimistic on 2011 for apples and pears

Increased labor costs have Argentine growers looking to the government for backing.

November 24 , 2010

Chile seedless grape growers could switch up to 15% of production to raisins

The dried fruit offers an attractive costs structure and is easier to manage, but isn't necessarily competition to the table grape.

November 23 , 2010

Argentina’s Tucuman wraps up exports due to low price

Argentina’s prime blueberry region, Tucuman, has wrapped its exports of the berry because receiving prices dropped below profitable levels. The harvest in Concordia and Buenos Aires continues.

November 22 , 2010