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Argentina growers see mixed picture in higher exports, lower profits

The weak U.S. dollar, inflation and higher production costs put a dent into sales increases in the first half of 2010
October 14 , 2010

New Zealand’s Mr. Apple future uncertain as sale looms

New Zealand apple grower and exporter Mr. Apple –one of the country’s largest- will be sold by its parent company but finding a local buyer is considered by local media to be a hard sell at best.
October 14 , 2010

Harvest Trends week 40: avocados and cherries

Chile's internal demand for avocados, weak U.S. dollar strain exports
October 13 , 2010

New Amira raspberry variety on the market

U.S., Mexico, and Chile interested in commercializing new breed
October 13 , 2010

Planasa opens Mexico subsidiary

Spanish berry producer Grupo Planasa has opened a subsidiary in the fruit producing region of Michoacán, Mexico.
October 13 , 2010

Chilean apples at the center of UK morpholine alarm

The UK's Food Standards Agency (FSA) has sounded the alarm against imported apples treated with morpholine, a processing additive. Industry advocates blasted the measure.
October 13 , 2010

Australia citrus growers nervous about plans to limit water

Water-use guide proposes cuts of up to 29% on average
October 12 , 2010

Peruvian watermelon exports up nearly 250% in 2010

Shipments up 247.6% from January to August
October 12 , 2010

New Zealand's Compac Sorting Equipment receives grant

NZD 3.7 million in government funding will boost sorting machine research
October 12 , 2010

Mexico-based packer installs traceability software

Mexico based packer and shipper Nico Commodityes will install California supply chain solutions provider HarvestMark fresh food traceability solution for its operations in Mexico, Brazil, Peru and Costa Rica,
October 12 , 2010

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