'Optimism reigns' in Argentine fruit industry after election result

Argentina's economy has for too long been plagued by currency and trade controls. As the country's new president-elect, Mauricio Macri promises to change all that.

November 24 , 2015

Peru: AGAP head says future export prospects are strong

Peru's AGAP says agricultural development has helped reduce poverty over the last decade.

November 20 , 2015

Peru tests blueberry varieties for Biloxi alternative

One grower believes the Peruvian blueberry industry will know which new varieties to adopt in a couple of years, after access to better genetics was gained in 2012.

November 19 , 2015

State of the Market - Week 46, 2015

Chilean cherry shipments to the U.S. were down 90% year-on-year during week 45, but blueberry volumes were up on 2014 levels.

November 18 , 2015

New filling tech to boost Chilean blueberry export capacity

BBC Technologies' new 'super-filler' CURO-16 will help Chilean blueberry exporters pack faster and salvage good fruit from weather-damaged areas.

November 17 , 2015

Fresh rainfall exacerbates Chilean summer fruit crop delays

Chilean growers and traders of grapes, cherries and blueberries are taking the necessary steps to offset challenging weather.

November 13 , 2015

State of the Market - Week 45, 2015

The first Chilean cherries of the season took off for the U.S. during week 45.

November 11 , 2015

Indonesia mulls market access for Chilean fruits

The head of Indonesia's Agriculture Quarantine Agency recently visited Chile to evaluate the country's phytosanitary protocols.

November 10 , 2015

U.S.: Naturipe remains 'cutting edge' in RTEs, new berry varieties

Naturipe VP of product management Brian Bocock discusses variety releases, packaging and raising berry consumption.

November 09 , 2015

U.S.: Naturipe remains 'cutting edge' in RTEs, new berry varieties

Naturipe VP of product management Brian Bocock discusses variety releases, packaging and raising berry consumption.

November 09 , 2015