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Peru citrus yield to see continued growth, USDA says
Production should reach 64,000 metric tons this year as the crop recovers from a weather related dip in 2009.
November 29 , 2010
Michoacán avocado industry targeting small thefts
Up to 6 metric tons of fruit stolen between January and June, industry group says
November 26 , 2010
Chile's blueberry harvest picks up the pace
The slow harvest in the north could cause labor problems as workers shift to the early grape harvest.
November 26 , 2010
Ecuador reforms banana industry laws to protect growers, regulate illegal fields
Ecuador is overhauling the rules for its banana industry, aiming to bring illegal fields under regulation, to enforce contracts and to fine those who do not pay the official price per carton for the fruit.
November 26 , 2010
Delay in Peru’s asparagus harvest leads to oversupply in U.S. market
Weather conditions during the middle of 2010 delayed the harvest of asparagus in Peru, leading to an oversupply in the U.S. Other trading partners picked up more shipments as a result.
November 26 , 2010
New Zealand’s PSA outbreak stalls Satara-Eastpack merger
The proposed merger of New Zealand kiwi growers and packers Satara and Eastpack is being reviewed due to the PSA kiwi vine disease outbreak, while fellow kiwi grower Seeka maintains its profit foreca.
November 26 , 2010
Unzip a banana - 1960s UK Commercial
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=92WW9QfICw4[/youtube]
November 25 , 2010
Argentine citrus-growing area betting on bigger yield
Area hopes to produce up to 30,000 metric tons to recover from drought losses, official says
November 25 , 2010
Peru avocado shipments up 24.6% through October 2010 on US demand
The volume of Peruvian avocado exports between January and October of this year reached 59,400 metric tons (MT) a 24.6% increase compared to the same period last year as the US starts receiving the Peruvian fruit.
November 25 , 2010
New Zealand paid 19% more produce export tariffs this year than in 2008
Tariffs placed on fresh produce exports from New Zealand in receiving markets have cost the industry some NZD $235 million (US $ 179 million), up 19% since 2008.
November 25 , 2010
