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European avocado prices drop as SH supply takes off

Peru has sent some insufficiently ripe avocado shipments to the U.K. in a bid to capture higher prices.
May 02 , 2012

Delays for Argentine lemon harvests

A hold up of Argentine lemon harvests is expected to impact Eastern European imports.
May 02 , 2012

The Packaging Pitch: perception is everything

Marketing expert Lisa Cork looks at brand Chile versus how Chileans perceive themselves.
May 02 , 2012

U.S.: Del Monte sales down, net income up in Q1

Fresh Del Monte Produce recorded slower banana sales in the Middle East and Asia in the first quarter of 2012.
May 01 , 2012

Chile and India look for fruit trade opportunities

Chilean ag minister Luis Mayol has met with Indian Ambassador Pradeep Kapur ahead of an Asian tour.
April 30 , 2012

Chile expects buoyant export growth for oranges, mandarins in 2012

Chilean Citrus Committee president Juan Enrique Ortuzar talks competition and opening new markets.
April 30 , 2012

Australian grape growers hopeful for new Philippine foray

The Australian grape industry is getting closer to a favorable protocol for exports to the Philippines.
April 30 , 2012

Fresh-cut is in and canned is out, U.S. survey finds

A recent survey has found U.S. consumers like fresh-cut produce and are moving away from processed goods.
April 30 , 2012

U.S. ag committee farm bill supports specialty crop investment

A new U.S. farm bill pledging massive investment in speciality crops has passed its first legislative hurdle.
April 30 , 2012

Cut announced for Mexican mango season

Mexican mango exporters are expecting a shortage that will "substantially affect" the U.S. market.
April 27 , 2012

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