Posts Tagged European Union

South African growers pushing pears to processing

January 5th, 2012

SA growers are selling their earliest pear variety to canning factories to avoid overlapping with Europe.

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South Africa’s pomegranate industry is taking root

January 3rd, 2012

South Africa’s nascent pomegranate export industry is set to grow by 25% next year.

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Argentina’s blueberry hotspot closing with increased volumes

January 2nd, 2012

Blueberry production and quality was up in Argentina’s blueberry heartland of Tucumán in 2011.

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Pear oversupply in Europe poses SA export challenge

December 28th, 2011

South Africa is expecting a good pome fruit crop but is looking for alternative markets to Europe for its pears.

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Strong alternative markets offset Peru’s falling U.S. asparagus sales

December 21st, 2011

Peru has maintained its level of asparagus exports despite a decrease in sales to the U.S.

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Mexico on strawberry export roll

December 21st, 2011

Mexico has intensified its strawberry production to post record exports.

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Peruvian exporters oppose farm labor law changes

December 20th, 2011

The Peruvian Government has proposed significant labor law changes that will raise costs for growers.

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South African apricot and nectarine exports set for record

December 16th, 2011

South Africa has significantly increased its stonefruit exports this season, thanks to short Northern Hemisphere supply.

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Brazil’s orange juice exports set to rise

December 15th, 2011

Brazilian orange juice shipments are expected to increase despite lower crop yields.

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Chile needs constant export supply, says avocado expert

December 12th, 2011

Chilean avocado producers have to keep their eye on the bigger picture and keep a steady flow of exports.

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