Exporters need to grasp demanding Chinese customers, says Lantao

Greater market knowledge and top notch produce is essential in boosting exports to China.

October 03 , 2011

Argentina: Mendoza dedicates more land to veggie plantations

The Argentine province is Mendoza has registered a significant jump in cultivated vegetable land this year.

September 30 , 2011

Rand slump could help SA grape exports

South Africa's grape exporters have welcomed the rand's depreciation.

September 27 , 2011

Grape exports around the corner for Brazil, Peru

Brazil is about to start grape exports this week while Peru's harvest will kick off in early October.

September 26 , 2011

Chile: fruit plantation growth in northern Atacama region

A recent survey has found 3% growth in fruit cultivation area in Chile's northern Atacama region.

September 23 , 2011

Chile's fruit industry lacks 33% of the labor it needs

Urbanization has spurred Chile's fruit union to call for labor law changes if it is to meet its high export goals.

September 22 , 2011

Chile's fresh fruit exports jump, U.S. arrivals down

Chile's latest fruit export statistics show a rise driven by Asian and Latin American demand, while U.S. shipments fell.

September 21 , 2011

South Africa: first dividend from Denau Workers' Trust

A South African grape farmer investment scheme in the Western Cape has yielded its first dividends.

September 20 , 2011

Chile seeks out Pole position

ProChile commercial director in Poland Felipe Gajardo talks up opportunities in a relatively untapped market.

September 20 , 2011

Peru: Camposol to become fresh produce multinational

Peruvian fresh produce company Camposol has plans to become a US$500 million multinational in the coming years.

September 19 , 2011