Argentina to produce more apples, pears in 2011 season, USDA says

Good weather and more plantings account for growth; Europe remains top market for exports, report says.

November 09 , 2010

More grapes, fewer apples from South Africa in 2010-11, USDA report says

Weather had mixed impact on fruit production; Europe remains biggest export market, report says

November 09 , 2010

Storms hit Chile’s growing region

Growers are assessing damage to crops from rain storms that lasted through Sunday into Monday morning in Chile’s fruit growing region.

November 09 , 2010

Fuji Fubrax variety comes to Chile

The Fuji Fubrax, develops a ruby red color with striations faster than other Fuji varieties. The variety is now available and allows growers in Chile to harvest the fruit at the peak of ripeness without having to wait for the right coloration and risk losing quality.

November 08 , 2010

Morpholine fight highlights regulatory challenges for Chilean fruit exporters

Rules on chemical substances are likely to get stricter in the future, and exporters must adapt, Andes Laboratory executive says

November 05 , 2010

Chile’s apple, pear, grape exports for 2011 depend on weather, exchange rate, USDA says

Especially cold winter provided enough cold hours, but frost may limit production. Unfavorable exchange rate is limiting investments.

November 05 , 2010

Del Monte 3Q net income drops on Guatemala banana costs, exchange rates

An increase in costs associated with banana production in Guatemala due to flooding, a poor market in Europe and unfavorable exchange rates in producing countries hit Del Monte's bottom line.

November 03 , 2010

New Zealand growers urged keep Braeburn apples off the market

Growers of the Braeburn apple variety have been cautioned to keep market stocks low in 2011, and should even considered having all of next year’s crop processed as other varieties gain in popularity internationally.

November 02 , 2010

David del Curto takes 40% stake in grower led by Fedefruta president

After a year and a half of negotiations, chilean exporter purchased 595,695 shares of Agropecuaria Wapri, for about US$5 million.

October 29 , 2010

Greece follows U.K., targets Chilean apples with morpholine

Following a measure taken by the U.K.'s government earlier this month, Greece’s food sanitary authority has removed more than 40 tons of Chilean apples after morpholine, a processing aid used in the wax finish

October 28 , 2010