Uruguay's blueberries become second-largest fruit export

U.S., Netherlands are principal markets for young, $8.6 million industry

December 24 , 2010

Argentina pear and apple volumes to increase 23.9% in 2010-11

An increase in pears of 21.2% over last season and an increase of 26.1% for apples is expected for growers from Neuquén and Río Negro.

December 24 , 2010

New Zealand Jazz, Braeburn apple growers seek ways to improve export returns

A weak dollar and tanking prices in Europe have growers looking to organize themselves better in order to improve the performance of their fruit.

December 23 , 2010

Export volumes of Chilean apples and pears to rise in 2011

Export volumes will increase over 2010 as new varieties compensate for frost damage inflicted in October, according to preseason estimates from iQonsulting.

December 22 , 2010

In Chile, 2 new cherry varieties launch, apples varieties on their way

The Earlise and Bigalise cherry varieties will be grown in Chile and exported abroad.

December 17 , 2010

Southern Hemisphere countries do little to promote fruit in China, report says

Fruit exports to China increase despite lack of promotional activity, USDA says

December 16 , 2010

Chile’s fruit exports to Europe fall 12% in three years

Unfavorable exchange rate, economic crisis to blame; Asia and Latin America fill in the gap

December 13 , 2010

South Africa's fruit exporters grapple with supermarkets, labor

In an interview with FreshFruitPortal.com, Stuart Symington, CEO of the Fresh Produce Exporters Forum, South Africa’s main exporters association, discusses the changing fruit export business, labor shortages and the industry's expansion into India, Pakistan and Russia.

December 10 , 2010

New Zealand official takes on supermarket-supplier tension

Bill would set rules for pricing and conduct to protect growers, consumers from unfair practices

December 09 , 2010

Uruguay aims to enter U.S. market with citrus in 2011

The country is looking to diversify the markets that receive its fruit and increase its participation in countries already open to Uruguayan fresh fruit.

December 08 , 2010