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FreshFruitPortal.com marks official launch at PMA's Fresh Summit 2010

Fresh Fruit Portal has marked its official launch at the International Partner's Reception of the PMA's Fresh Summit 2010.
October 18 , 2010

Australia gets go-ahead to ship table grapes to China

Long-delayed deal could generate AU $100 million
October 16 , 2010

Honduras starts melon season two months late due to rains

Growers hope to harvest for second cycle and sell fruit at high prices.
October 16 , 2010

Peru seeks ways to lessen demand on water resources

Diverting water may be among the solutions, agriculture expert says
October 15 , 2010

Argentine governor seeks help for hail damage

Growers' participation in a new fund would be voluntary.
October 15 , 2010

Argentina: Fruit workers, growers at odds

One group of workers takes over an irrigation system, while producer talks with another yields no agreement.
October 15 , 2010

Walmex income up 10% in 3rd quarter

Rise attributed to Central American stores.
October 15 , 2010

Cherry exports expected to rise 60% in Chile, 30% in Argentina in 2010-11

Good weather is predicted to produce exports of 53,000 tons of cherries from Chile and 2,600 tons from Argentina in the 2010-11 season, according to estimates from iQonsulting, a fruit industry consultancy.
October 15 , 2010

Mexico apple growers face theft, fraud by “coyotes”

State government will help growers avoid middlemen, market apples.
October 14 , 2010

Australian citrus group calls for calm over water-use plan

Hundreds turning out for public hearings on plan that could limit water by up to 45%
October 14 , 2010