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Florida Citrus production down 16% in 2009-10 season

Citrus production in the state of Florida reached 159.3 million boxes in the 2009-10 season, a 16% drop compared with the previous year.
September 24 , 2010

Falling U.S. dollar worries Chilean exporters

Exporters group seeks government action, but President Sebastián Piñera says exchange rate is normal.
September 24 , 2010

New Zealand storms damage avocado crop

More than a week of storms wreaked havoc across the country, causing trouble for growers in all agricultural sectors. Higher elevations saw snow, while lower land experienced rain and high winds
September 24 , 2010

California table grape stock up 22% in September 2010

The stock of California table grapes totaled 8 million cartons as of September 15, 2010, up 22% compared with the previous year.
September 24 , 2010

Peruvian organic production to grow 15% in 2010

The production of organic crops in Peru will grow 15% during 2010
September 23 , 2010

Chilean fruit exports rise 3.5% in 2009-10 season

A big rise in shipments of citrus, blueberries and apples is offset by a sharp decline in avocado exports.
September 23 , 2010

Chile, California sign ag-cooperation memo

Government officials from Chile and the state of California have signed a memorandum to increase research and trade cooperation between agricultural institutions
September 23 , 2010

Australian company’s bankruptcy endangers mango crop

The fate of up to 700 tons of mangoes in Western Australia is in doubt as industry members wonder whether the crop, owned by a bankrupt company, will be picked, according to abc.net.au. Rewards Group, an investment firm that went into receivership in May, owns the fields with 120,000 trees in the Ord Valley, the […]
September 22 , 2010

Expoalimentaria 2010 kicks off in Peru

Expoalimentaria 2010, a food trade fair bringing together Peruvian horticulture growers, exporters, industry specialists with foreign buyers, kicked off in Lima.
September 22 , 2010

Peruvian asparagus exports expected to jump 9% in 2010

As industry recovers from the 2008 financial crisis, big production gains are predicted for 2011.
September 22 , 2010

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