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South Africa records good quality grapes but lower volumes in week 3
South Africa's table grape exports fall by 70% to South East Asia in week 3 compared to the same period last year.
February 01 , 2011
Indonesia's US$4.53B agricultural export industry imperiled by climate change
Indonesian minister expects climate change and extreme weather to cause troubles for the country's $4.53 billion agricultural export industry.
February 01 , 2011
Argentina creates HLB-prevention program
Measures to protect industry include border control, grower education
February 01 , 2011
Less drastic forecast for Australia's agriculture flood damage
An Australian research bureau has estimated floods to cost agriculture up to $600 million this financial year, compared to National Australia Bank predictions of $2.5 billion.
January 31 , 2011
Chile’s grape growers receive better returns in 2009-10
All varieties fetched prices that covered production costs, Fedefruta says.
January 31 , 2011
Panama aims to become top sterile fruit fly producer
The new venture would aim to eradicate the destructive Mediterranean fruit fly
January 31 , 2011
Southern hemisphere apple exports to rise 5% in 2011
New Zealand expected to record biggest rise in apple exports in 2011 while Argentina's exports won't live up to previous expectations.
January 31 , 2011
Chile’s blueberry exports in week 3 lower than expected
The ripple effect of the December strike at the San Antonio port continues, delaying shipment of 1,000 MT until week 4
January 31 , 2011
Australia's Coles supermarkets slammed over 'local' labels for imported fruit
Australian supermarket chain Coles has been accused of allegedly labeling Israeli fruits as 'local'
January 28 , 2011
Kenya's US$110M fruit industry unaffected by drought
Kenya's drought has not affected avocado, mango and passionfruit volumes, but high temperatures have led to price hikes.
January 28 , 2011
