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Market Pulse week 13 — 2011
Peruvian and Kenyan Hass avocado volumes increased slightly in Europe, while the Northern Hemisphere supply maintained stable activity and price levels.
April 06 , 2011
Southern African citrus exports to fall 4.5% in 2011
The Citrus Growers Association of Southern Africa (CGA) has announced citrus production this year will likely fall 4.5% to 94.5 million cartons.
April 06 , 2011
Chile: finding ways to lift the horticulture industry
The Produce Marketing Association (PMA) will host Fresh Connections 2011 on May 19 in Santiago, with a host of inspirational and informative talks to help revive the country's fruit industry.
April 06 , 2011
Australian fruit-growing area could shift to tree plantations
Australia's Murray-Darling Basin could convert its farms into tree plantations under a 'high-end' carbon price scenario.
April 06 , 2011
Panama plans new US$300 million bridge over canal
Panaman Vice President Juan Carlos Varela has announced plans to build a third bridge over the Panama Canal, but this time on the Atlantic side.
April 06 , 2011
Argentine province records rising pear stocks
The Argentine province of Río Negro has recorded increased pear stock volumes, with concerns over high ripeness levels.
April 05 , 2011
Zespri hit with proxy vote misuse allegations
New Zealand kiwifruit exporter Zespri has been accused of allegedly misusing confidential shareholder proxy votes to assist sitting board members.
April 05 , 2011
Peru's politicians talk agriculture in election build-up
Peruvian presidential election speeches have touched on the country's agricultural industry, but little attention was given to FTA agreements.
April 05 , 2011
Chilean frozen blueberry sales rise 144% in 10/11
Attractive prices have led many Chilean blueberry exporters to shift some of their harvests to the frozen category, leading to added efficiencies for buyers.
April 05 , 2011
Tanzania aims for $1B horticulture industry by 2015
After growing from a US$1.4 million industry in 2002, Tanzania's horticultural sector now has earnings of US$340 million and aims to hit the US$1 billion mark by 2015.
April 05 , 2011
