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Argentina’s pears, grapes start arriving at port after strike

Two ships destined for the Netherlands await enough cargo to set off
January 27 , 2011

Mexico's exports rise as fruit flies fall

Policies to rid more than half of Mexico of fruit flies have bolstered mango and guava exporters, while Danish transport company Maersk opens new route to Europe.
January 27 , 2011

Uruguay exports record fruit volumes in 2010

Increase was fueled by higher blueberry sales and a recovery in the citrus sector.
January 27 , 2011

Chile’s blueberry exporters urged to maintain 1-pint packages

Large volumes expected to last until week 5 or 6
January 27 , 2011

Banana peels could clean polluted water, research shows

Brazilian scientist discovers industrial use for banana peels to clean contaminated water.
January 27 , 2011

U.S. cherry supplier calls for better labeling

U.S. cherry supplier and importer of Chilean cherries calls for more accurate labelling on cartons.
January 26 , 2011

Argentina's citrus growers worried about drought effects

Lack of rain in main growing provinces could produce small fruit
January 26 , 2011

Mexico's watermelon farmers have good crop but low prices

Mexico's main watermelon-growing region expects lower sales due to price falls and U.S. protectionism.
January 26 , 2011

Guatemala’s mango exports expected to rise 17.6% in 2011

U.S. to receive 90% of the Central American nation’s 4 million cartons
January 26 , 2011

Australia's major supermarkets won't import despite flooding

Coles and Woolworths adjust specifications to take in slightly damaged fruits, vegetables from local farmers
January 25 , 2011

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