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Market Pulse week 34 — 2011
Domestic apple availability in Europe put Southern Hemisphere supply under pressure in week 34.
August 31 , 2011
Grape compound can reduce UV damage
Spanish researchers have found the flavonoids in grapes can be used to reduce the effects of UV radiation and skin damage.
August 31 , 2011
Chile's blueberry industry 'plagued' by old varieties
Chile's blueberry success may have more to do with quantity than quality, but one expert says new varieties are on the way.
August 31 , 2011
Australia rejects NZ apple lot
Australian authorities have rejected a New Zealand apple consignment due to a sighting of a potentially disease-carrying insect.
August 31 , 2011
Mexican growers bet on rambutans for export growth
Fruit growers in the Mexican state of Chiapas are finding increased opportunities in exporting rambutans to the U.S.
August 31 , 2011
Peru releases 2011-12 mango forecast
A mango oversupply in previous seasons has led Peruvian growers to forecast lower production in 2011-12, with a higher incidence of malnourished fields too.
August 30 , 2011
Positive response for upcoming Chilean networking event
Fedefruta president Antonio Walker says 60 importers have already confirmed attendance at networking event FRUITTRADE on Sept. 28-29 in Santiago, Chile.
August 30 , 2011
NZ: pest costs potato industry US$101M
New Zealand's potato industry is 'on the cusp of crisis' in handling a pest that has cost more than US$100 million since 2006.
August 30 , 2011
South Australian ag minister hails retailers anti-NZ apple stance
South Australia's agriculture minister says the decision taken by Woolworths and Coles not to stock New Zealand apples is 'commendable'.
August 30 , 2011
Ecuador to give US$2 subsidy per banana bunch
Ecuador will pay US$15 million in subsidies to banana growers to help alleviate the pains of low international prices.
August 30 , 2011
