Argentine grower Salentein Fruit laying off workers

Salentein follows fellow exporter Expofrut in its decision to start cutting work force redundancies due to increasing cost.

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

Increasing labor costs challenge Latin American growers

The weak U.S. dollar and the migration of fruit workers to cities are pushing up the cost of a day's pay, forcing the fruit industry across Latin America to respond.

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

Panama's watermelon, melon production expected to drop 50% due to La Niña

Heavy rain from December to March could delay planting, official advises choosing crops that need more rain

November 30 , 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

New Zealand venture to invest NZD 6 million in Envy apple production

Joint venture of apple marketer Enza and land owner Wakatu Incorporation will add 40 hectares of the new variety.

November 16 , 2010

Turners & Growers Jazz apple payout won't be enough, growers say

New Zealand producers say they could lose $5 per tray in fourth losing season in the last six.

November 12 , 2010

Turners & Growers to compensate New Zealand Jazz apple growers

Producers will receive $1-per-tray payout to make up for losses due to exchange rate

November 11 , 2010

New Zealand apple production to make a comeback, USDA says

Good weather and more planted area will yield more apples and pears, USDA data show.

November 10 , 2010