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Argentina’s Tucuman wraps up exports due to low price
Argentina’s prime blueberry region, Tucuman, has wrapped its exports of the berry because receiving prices dropped below profitable levels. The harvest in Concordia and Buenos Aires continues.
November 22 , 2010
Consumers drive push toward tighter regulations on imported fresh fruit
Health, safety and the environment are top concerns in developing and emerging markets. The pace of regulatory change varies widely depending on nation and exporters must be able to adapt, executive says.
November 19 , 2010
In Peru irrigation and growing project targets international investors
The project will auction 43,500 hectares of land and has the potential to produce some US$ 660 million in agricultural exports.
Growing lots will include 500-1000 hectares and are set to be auctioned early 2011.
November 19 , 2010
Small Ecuador banana growers look to east to offset saturated EU market
Small growers see hope in China, the Middle East and Africa as an alternative to shipments to Europe.
November 18 , 2010
PSA confirmed outside of Te Puke area in New Zealand
Test results show that the kiwi vine disease PSA has now spread outside the Te Puke area in the Bay of Plenty, confirming fears that the disease is more widespread than just one growing zone.
November 17 , 2010
South Africa citrus industry sets record with 99 million cartons packed
The amount sent to the European Union shrinks as exporters turn to markets in the Middle East and Russia, Citrus Growers Association says
November 17 , 2010
Executives planning new shipping line out of Chile
Key ex-managers of Chile’s largest shipper, CSAV, will join forces with Chilean fruit exporters Rio Blanco and Verfrut to form a new shipping company
November 17 , 2010
Peruvian Avocado Commission receives USDA certification
The commission will fund promotional activities in the US market as Peru looks to increase its share of the avocado market.
November 17 , 2010
New Zealand venture to invest NZD 6 million in Envy apple production
Joint venture of apple marketer Enza and land owner Wakatu Incorporation will add 40 hectares of the new variety.
November 16 , 2010
Ecuador banana production drops up to 40% due to cold weather
Smaller fruit caused by the long cold wave has meant a longer wait to harvest and lower prices offered by exporters
November 16 , 2010
