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Chile makes biggest gains in avocado exports to Japan
Chile had the biggest increase in terms of volume and value for avocado imported by Japan, compared with other countries, according to a market analysis by the Chilean Agriculture Ministry in Japan.
November 01 , 2010
Chilean shipments of stonefruit to increase 20% in 2010-11
With better weather in 2010, Chile is expected to ship about 200,000 tons, while South African exporters worry about the exchange rate, iQonsulting report says.
November 01 , 2010
Early Argentine blueberry arrivals cause drop in prices
High volume, low demand and lack of promotion combine to cause lower prices, but overall shipping estimates for 2010-11 remain, Argentinean Blueberry Committee says.
October 29 , 2010
South African citrus shipments to U.S. rise 24%
More frequent shipments led to more reliable supply, and grapefruit made its debut in U.S. market, exporter group says.
October 29 , 2010
Chilean exporters association wary of plan to loosen controls on Argentina border
Less control of imports could bring pests, hurt export business, association says
October 28 , 2010
Brazilian researchers focus on citrus black spot disease
Scientists develop fluorescent fungus to track its spread.
October 27 , 2010
Peruvian asparagus importers, exporters plan to create promotion fund
Businesses aim to increase demand for vegetable in U.S. by 25% by following blueberry example
October 27 , 2010
California grape stock up 50% in October
As of October 15 some 12.8 million cartons of grapes are stored in California, 50% more than at the same time last year
October 26 , 2010
Higher demand propels organic produce
A few years ago, organic products were an extravagance of the elite. Today, consumers are more informed and have shown an interest in improving their diets and the environment. Consumers are demanding organic products, and the market is delivering.
October 26 , 2010
Ecuador's agriculture ministry promises payment for banana exports
Ecuador’s ministry of agriculture promised banana growers payment for fruit shipped to Libya after the country’s banana exporters association threatened a strike last week.
October 26 , 2010
