British suspect caught in Costa Rica pineapple cocaine bust

British, Romanian, Jamaican and Costa Rican nationals have been detained for alleged cocaine and marijuana trafficking inside pineapple cartons.

January 28 , 2011

Market Pulse week 3 -- 2011

January 27 , 2011

Uruguay exports record fruit volumes in 2010

Increase was fueled by higher blueberry sales and a recovery in the citrus sector.

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's fruit producers accept government help and lift blockades

One Argentine union has formed a pact with the government, while others continue to protest.

January 20 , 2011

New floods cause further damage to Australia's fruit industry

Floods in the country's southern state of Victoria have 'devastated' stone fruit crops as farmers continue to measure the damage.

January 20 , 2011

Market Pulse week 2 -- 2011

January 19 , 2011

Argentina's apple, pear exports may drop despite production gain

A drop in demand and higher production costs are hurting industry

January 19 , 2011

Uruguay’s apple production expected to increase 33% in 2010-11

Meanwhile, pear production is expected to drop by about 20%

January 18 , 2011