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Peruvian Avocado Commission receives USDA certification
The commission will fund promotional activities in the US market as Peru looks to increase its share of the avocado market.
November 17 , 2010
New Zealand venture to invest NZD 6 million in Envy apple production
Joint venture of apple marketer Enza and land owner Wakatu Incorporation will add 40 hectares of the new variety.
November 16 , 2010
First shipment of Australia mangoes en route to South Korea
Mango industry and government expects the opening of South Korea to help grow and position the Australian fruit.
November 16 , 2010
Ecuador banana production drops up to 40% due to cold weather
Smaller fruit caused by the long cold wave has meant a longer wait to harvest and lower prices offered by exporters
November 16 , 2010
New Zealand's list of PSA infected kiwi orchards grows to 13
Kiwi vine disease impacted around 500 hectares as the government puts its focus on “aggressive containment” in order to combat a island wide break out.
November 16 , 2010
Cranberry - The Ninja Fruit
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R2tL_DLZyRA[/youtube]
November 15 , 2010
California Giant new Chile office to aid growth, reach growers, executive says
New office in the capital Santiago will allow California Giant closer relations to growers and improve the flow of information in order to continue growing the quantity of blueberries sourced from Chile.
November 15 , 2010
New Zealand kiwi vine disease likely won’t be eradicated
Government, industry officials await test results to determine how to proceed against PSA, while Chilean officials prepare to inspect its kiwi orchards for signs of the disease
November 15 , 2010
Mexico citrus industry at risk of HLB spread, government officials say
500,000 hectares, 1 million jobs threatened by deadly “yellow dragon,” sanitary service director says
November 15 , 2010
Peru avocado production up 14.7% in first 9 months of 2010
Peru produced 148,900 metric tons of avocados from January to September, an increase of 14.7% over the same period in 2009, the Agriculture Ministry said.
November 15 , 2010
