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Southern Hemisphere countries do little to promote fruit in China, report says
Fruit exports to China increase despite lack of promotional activity, USDA says
December 16 , 2010
Australia’s late cherries survive heavy rain, group says
Up to 8,000 metric tons of good quality fruit ready to be harvested
December 15 , 2010
Mexican horticulture association opens U.S. marketing office
The Nogales, Arizona office staff will address distribution, supply chain and commercial interests in US market.
December 15 , 2010
Mexican sweet limes allowed in U.S. again after rule change
Citrus entering U.S. must have more documentation to prevent spread of sweet orange scab, USDA says
December 15 , 2010
Rain reduces Chile cherry export forecast by 10%
Precipitation hit right before the harvest peak in growing areas south of the capital over the weekend.
December 15 , 2010
Price for Peru’s mangoes falls due to poor quality, association says
Irresponsible exporters shipping immature fruit to U.S., Europe, APEM president contends
December 14 , 2010
New Zealand association heading PSA fight names manager
The board named John Burke, a former grower and previously held the position of CEO of Awanui Huka Pak Ltd., prior to the sale of Huka Pak to Seeka Kiwifruit Industries.
December 14 , 2010
Chilean researchers to launch “carbon footprint calculator”
Web site will allow growers to monitor greenhouse gas emissions, inform consumers
December 14 , 2010
U.S. authorities turning back Mexican limes
The shipments of Persian limes to the United States had been accepted without incident until Dec. 6, when U.S. officials started rejecting imports due to the presence of a disease called sweet orange scab
December 14 , 2010
Heavy rain damages up to 7,000 MT of Chile’s cherries
Unusual precipitation falls as cherries reach peak harvest time. Damage could affect as much as 10% of the season's harvest.
December 14 , 2010
