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Pathmark launches online advantage, program provides clipless coupons to customers
On the heels of The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company, Inc. launching its online paperless and completely digital coupon : service with Zavers : at A&P, SuperFresh, Waldbaum’s and The Food Emporium stores, the Company today announced that Pathmark stores will also offer shoppers an easy and..... 0 comments

Venezuela: Economy recovering after contraction
Finance Minister Ali Rodriguez said Wednesday that Venezuela's economy is beginning to recover after its first contraction in five years and predicted annual growth will reach 4 percent by 2012.The economy decreased 2.4 percent in the second quarter - down from a 7.1 percent increase a year earlier - as..... 0 comments

Brazil economy to grow 9 pct in 4Q, official says
Brazil's economy, Latin America's largest, will likely grow about 9 percent in the fourth quarter as consumer demand surges and exports recover, a top trade official said Thursday."The domestic market is really growing now," Deputy Trade Minister Welber Barral told reporters on the sidelines of a yearly..... 0 comments

Sharp drop in dollar costs Chile's exporters
A sharp fall in the value of the dollar against the Chilean peso and other leading currencies has Chile’s exporters upset, and once again they are seeking government intervention of some kind to keep the US dollar value high.“The U.S. dollar has fallen against most of the leading currencies in the world,..... 0 comments

Brazil: Outbreak of Chaga’s disease through contaminated acai berries
Though still under investigation, health authorities in the Para state of Brazil is reporting an outbreak of food borne trypanosomiasis.There have been 13 confirmed cases of Chaga’s in the Belem neighborhood. State officials at present suspect it occurred through contaminated food stuffs, including the fruit..... 0 comments

Surinam bananas losing special status
Bananas from Surinam are slowly but surely losing their special status on the European market. New trade agreements and treatieswith Latin American competitors are putting on unstoppable pressure. The Surinam banana industry is really at crossroads. It is either creative living or inglorious perishing...... 0 comments

Brazil real closes weaker after hitting sell price
The Brazilian real closed marginally weaker on Wednesday after hitting a key support level and signaling a sell in exchange for dollars.The real settled at BRL1.722 to the U.S. dollar on the BM&F Bovespa exchange compared to BRL1.716 on Tuesday.It looked like the local currency could break through a key..... 0 comments

Prestigious Scientific Symposium was held in South America for the first time
The Symposium held in Chile brought together eminences in irrigation from all over the world.
The marathon of presentations by leading scholars took place over five days in Vina del Mar and served for attendees to share their work with the aim of enhancing their knowledge of irrigation in different crops.Being efficient in the use of water resources in order to optimize agricultural production and..... 0 comments

Chilean peso closes 1% stronger at new 15-month high
The Chilean peso extended its gains against the U.S. dollar Tuesday, climbing for the fifth consecutive session and ending 1% stronger at a fresh 15-month high.The peso ended at CLP507.30 to the dollar, compared to CLP512.40 the previous session, after moving in a broad range of CLP506.80 to..... 0 comments

Brazil worried by strong currency
Brazil's government is concerned about the overvaluation of its currency, which has worried exporters and others who see the gains threatening the country's international trade, Finance Minister Guido Mantega said on Tuesday.Brazil welcomes foreign investments in the stock market, in direct investment and..... 0 comments

Ihara will participate in the First Brazilian Congress for the Research on Jatropha in Brasília (DF)Brazil:
Sponsoring Company and presenting the culture of research. Ihara, traditional manufacturer of pesticides, will participate as a sponsor of the first National Congress for Research on Jatropha, which will be held on 11th and 12th November in Brasilia in the Alvorada Hotel, located in Brasilia..... 0 comments

GardenHerbs from Colombia
GARDENHERBS is a family owned and managed Colombian company, based in Bogotá and Tenjo; dedicated to growing, packing and distribution all year round, the finest aromatic fresh herbs for culinary and medical use as well as other specialty produce, with 10 years of experience in the field.We grow in our own..... 0 comments

Brazil inflation seen steady in October
Inflation in Brazil likely remained stable in October from the previous month, reinforcing the view that the central bank may not need to raise interest rates any time soon, a Reuters poll showed on Monday.The median forecast of 30 economists surveyed by Reuters saw the benchmark IPCA consumer price index..... 0 comments

Venezuela inflation slows in October on bolivar gains
Venezuelan monthly inflation slowed in October as imported food, alcoholic beverages and tobacco costs eased after the bolivar strengthened in the unregulated parallel currency market.Consumer prices rose 2.1 percent in October from the previous month, compared with the 2.6 percent rise in September,..... 0 comments

Peru: CEO of Camposol intention to resign
The Board of Directors of Camposol Holding Plc has been informed by Mr. Juan José Gal'Lino, CEO of Camposol, that Mr. Gal'Lino has the intention to resign from his position.The Board has initiated the search for a new CEO of the company. As requested by the Board, Mr. Gal'Lino will remain in his position..... 0 comments

Chile: Cencosud YTD Profit Slumps 25%
Retail conglomerate Cencosud has seen its net profit drop by 25.4% year-on-year to 39.7bn pesos ($74.9m) for the January-September period, and attributed it to “adverse effects on operational margins of converting other currencies into Chilean pesos”. The drop came despite increased sales in all its markets,..... 0 comments

Peru: "Aerial potatoes" developed in Peru to fight against hunger
The aerial potatoe, cultivated by 'aeroponía' to get a bigger amount of seed of this tuber, could contribute to the food crisis of the world and reduce the effects of the global warming.Carlos Chuquillanqui, Agronomus Engineer, member of the 'aeroponía' project of Potatoe Internationa Center (CIP) made this..... 0 comments

Argentina: Green houses to improve life and aesthetics in Shanty Towns
A group of architects from Argentina have come up with a project called Orchard House, which proposes the implementation of vertical gardens in shanty towns to provide local people with food and improve the visuals of these villages.The idea is to teach people how to build a series of 'productive modules',..... 0 comments

Chile peso ends at year-to-date high on euro's gains vs dollar
The Chilean peso was stronger against the U.S. dollar Monday, climbing to a year-to-date high on the gains the euro posted in relation to the dollar and on the jump in U.S. stocks.The peso ended at CLP528.60 to the dollar, compared to CLP530.50 Friday, after moving in a narrow range of CLP528.00 to..... 0 comments

VN, Brazil expect exports to hit $1b
Trade value between Viet Nam and Brazil was forecast to reach US$1 billion next year, announced a seminar on business opportunities between the two countries held on Wednesday by the Export Assistance Centre of the Trade Promotion Department (TPD) under the Ministry of Industry and Trade.Brazil, the world’s..... 0 comments

Costa Rican exports to the US drop 15%
The sale of Costa Rican manufactured goods to the United States fell 15% this past year according to the Ministerio de Comercio Exterior (Comex).Comex says that exports to the US as of September 30th of this year was down by us$420 million dollars as compared to the same period in 2008, attributing the drop..... 0 comments

Peru is the number one exporter and number two producer of asparagus worldwide
Peru has become the number one exporter of asparagus in the world, and the number two producer after China, and now our country is hosting the XII International Symposium of Asparagus, the most important event for scientist and businessmen working with Asparagus.The Symposium, which takes place every four..... 0 comments

Chilean government sued by exporters
Fruit exporters in Chile have grouped together to sue the government. The 126 fruit exporters have brought the government to court over being charged too much for inspections and services.The inspection and certification service was introduced in 1990, but the exporters say, they have had to pay the Chilean..... 0 comments

Wal-Mart to invest $150 million in Argentina in 2010
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. (WMT) will invest $150 million in Argentina in 2010 to expand operations, the company said late Wednesday.Wal-Mart Argentina President Ezequiel Gomez Berard made the announcement in a meeting with Argentine President Cristina Fernandez.In addition to its local retail operations, it has..... 0 comments

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UGBP promotes ginger and papaya from Brazil
The ginger season has been very good in 2009, with a high quality product that has been sold to very demanding markets in several countries in Europe and the United States. There is very little time to make the sales, UGBP representatives clarifies. For papaya, the quality has also been excellent and it..... 0 comments

Colombian peso today reached position of equilibrium -Fin Min
The Colombian peso reached a level of equilibrium today after the government and central bank took the right measures, Finance Minister Oscar Ivan Zuluaga said Wednesday."Today, our currency recovered a position of equilibrium after adjusting and correcting from this strong appreciation that happened in the..... 0 comments

Brazil real firms slightly early on inflows, weak dollar
Brazil's real strengthened slightly in early trading Monday amid continued investment inflows locally and a weaker dollar brought by factors abroad.At 1210 GMT, the real traded at BRL1.7121 to the dollar after ending at BRL1.7127 to the dollar on the Brazilian Mercantile and Futures Exchange Friday.Traders..... 0 comments

Uruguay economy stable despite global crisis
A conservative former president and an ex-guerrilla fighter face off in Uruguay's presidential election on Sunday, both vowing to maintain market-friendly policies that have made it one of the most stable economies in Latin America.Leftist Sen. Jose Mujica is leading the polls but the former guerrilla is not..... 0 comments

President Correa announced a state sponsored exporter of bananas in Ecuador
Ecuador will own a banana exporting company- the country is already the world's largest supplier. President Rafael Correa said ... This is to be done in order to stop the "abuses" of entrepreneurs in the sector. "The ultimate solution is to make the banana exporting sector a state run institution and we..... 0 comments

Peruvian Network of banana producers will organize the second international congress of organic bananas
Pedro Quesada extends an invitation to the 2nd International Congress of Organic Bananas from the 9th to the 11th of December, with great expectations this meeting aims to bring together a large number of players in the banana industry to discuss new market trends, associability and technology. The congress..... 0 comments

Tough times for apple producers in Brazil
Apple producers are living one of its worst years in Brazil. The industry is experiencing a significant drop in exports and low prices in the domestic market during off-season. "This is certainly a year that everyone will want to forget," summarizes Pierre Nicolas Pérès, president of the Brazilian..... 0 comments

Brazil markets plunge on new capital inflow tax
Brazil's stocks and currency plunged on Tuesday in one of the roughest trading days in months as investors bailed in the face of a new government tax on foreign investments in local stocks and bonds.The benchmark Bovespa index .BVSP sank 2.88 percent to close at 65,303.11, the biggest one-day loss since the..... 0 comments

Chile fruit exporters sue goverment inspection agency
In early November a Chilean court will rule on a US$108 million lawsuit brought by 126 Chilean fresh fruit export companies against the nation’s Agriculture and Livestock Service (SAG) agency.Chile’s exporters claim that SAG has overcharged them for years for mandatory fruit inspection and certification..... 0 comments

Argentina 12-month inflation expectations remain at 20% - survey
Argentines' expectations for future inflation held steady in October, according to a closely watched survey of consumers.Torcuato Di Tella University said Monday the median expectation for inflation was unchanged on the month at 20%.The median expectation was higher - 30% - in the densely populated area..... 0 comments

Chile exploring new trade opportunities with UAE
Chile signed an economic agreement with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Sunday in an effort to boost economic cooperation between the two nations. The signing coincided with “Chile Week,” an event that presents Chilean business and culture in Dubai - the most populous of the Seven Emirates. The Chilean..... 0 comments

Rodrigo Echeverría, President of Fedefruta (Chile):
Fruittrade 2009 has excellent results despite the current economic conditions (includes photoreport)
Fedefruta said that Fruittrade had been an excellent event even in a time of global financial crisis. It has exceeded expectations and equalled the number of visitors to the event in 2008 as well as the amount of funds traded on the business table. Mr. Rodrigo Echeverría, Presidente at Fedefruta comments..... 0 comments

Brazil: AGROPAR and AGROFRUTO look to expand
AGROPAR was founded in Sao Paulo, Brazil in 2004 by an American company looking to invest in Brazil. In 2007 a packing house was brought into operation in Petrolina, Brazil and the company AGROFRUTA was formed.The companies export fruit and vegetables speciallising in mangoes, grapes and limes. They have both..... 0 comments

Purfresh announces availability of Purshade Crop Protectant in Chile
Purfresh, a provider of clean technologies that purify, protect, and preserve our food and water, today announced that Purshade®, a family of unique products scientifically engineered to protect fruits, vegetables, and other crops from harmful solar and water stress, is now available in Chile. Depending on..... 0 comments

Fruit/vegetable Juice in Chile - new research
Euromonitor International´s Fruit/Vegetable Juice in Chile report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales data (2003-2008), allowing you to identify the sectors driving growth. It identifies the leading companies, the leading..... 0 comments

Perú:
Invitation and agenda to the XII International Asparagus Symposium
The Organizing Committee is pleased to announce the XIIth International Asparagus Symposium to be held from Thursday October 29th until Sunday November 1st 2009, in Lima , Peru.The IAS 2009 is organized under the auspices of the International Society for Horticultural Science (ISHS) and is hosted by the..... 0 comments

Brazil real strengthens 1% to end at 13-month high BRL1.7025/Dlr
Brazil's real extended recent gains to end at a fresh 13-month high Wednesday with help from continued favorable commodities prices and growing investment inflows.The real ended at BRL1.7025 to the dollar after ending at BRL1.728 to the dollar on the Brazilian Mercantile and Futures Exchange Tuesday.Traders..... 0 comments