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California table grape stock up 22% in September 2010
The stock of California table grapes totaled 8 million cartons as of September 15, 2010, up 22% compared with the previous year.
September 24 , 2010
Peruvian organic production to grow 15% in 2010
The production of organic crops in Peru will grow 15% during 2010
September 23 , 2010
Chilean fruit exports rise 3.5% in 2009-10 season
A big rise in shipments of citrus, blueberries and apples is offset by a sharp decline in avocado exports.
September 23 , 2010
Chile, California sign ag-cooperation memo
Government officials from Chile and the state of California have signed a memorandum to increase research and trade cooperation between agricultural institutions
September 23 , 2010
Australian company’s bankruptcy endangers mango crop
The fate of up to 700 tons of mangoes in Western Australia is in doubt as industry members wonder whether the crop, owned by a bankrupt company, will be picked, according to abc.net.au. Rewards Group, an investment firm that went into receivership in May, owns the fields with 120,000 trees in the Ord Valley, the […]
September 22 , 2010
Expoalimentaria 2010 kicks off in Peru
Expoalimentaria 2010, a food trade fair bringing together Peruvian horticulture growers, exporters, industry specialists with foreign buyers, kicked off in Lima.
September 22 , 2010
Peruvian asparagus exports expected to jump 9% in 2010
As industry recovers from the 2008 financial crisis, big production gains are predicted for 2011.
September 22 , 2010
Peruvian mango exports to US grow 57.9% for 2010 season
Exports of Peruvian mangoes to the United States grew 57.9% in the 2010 season of January to July compared with the same period in 2009
September 22 , 2010
Chilean avocados: Strong local market continues to limit exports
An attractive local market, along with low estimates for the avocado harvest, have kept Chile´s avocado shipments low. As of week 36, 10,000 tons have been sent, 46 percent of which have gone to the U.S. market.
September 22 , 2010
Mexico to step up sanitary inspections in citrus region to protect exports
Authorities will block the entry of citrus that arrives in bulk packaging in order to prevent infecting local growers with citrus greening disease
September 21 , 2010
