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Market Pulse week 30 — 2011

Good sales pace was registered for Royal Gala apples in the U.S. in week 30 but with low availability.
August 03 , 2011

African avocado exports to Europe down 20.5%

Africa's two key avocado-exporting countries have recorded a combined 20.5% year-on-year fall in shipments to Europe in the season to week 30.
August 03 , 2011

Cocaine seized in Colombian banana package

Colombian authorities have seized US$10 million worth of cocaine hidden in a package of bananas.
August 03 , 2011

Frosts to trigger Chilean crop conversion

Frosts in Chile have led many citrus producers to consider changing their crops completely.
August 03 , 2011

Argentina pushes for lower Chinese lemon requirements

Argentina's citrus industry plans to lobby for lower lemon quarantine requirements in China.
August 03 , 2011

NZ fruit packhouse up for grabs

One of New Zealand's largest kiwifruit and avocado packhouses is now on the market.
August 02 , 2011

Aussie organization offers rain technology in Africa

An Australian organization is offering artificial rain technology to drought-stricken African countries, which could help improve agriculture and relieve hunger.
August 02 , 2011

Argentine province starts citrus census

The Argentine province of Corrientes has begun its first citrus census in six years.
August 02 , 2011

Hail hits South Australian crops

Hail storms in the Southern Australian Riverland region have affected citrus and almond crops.
August 02 , 2011

Chile looks for Bangladesh fruit opportunities

Chile is looking to export kiwifruit and cherries to Bangladesh.
August 02 , 2011