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Argentina blueberries: Shipping, labor costs challenge industry
Blueberry season is under way in Argentina, with some fields already harvesting the first fruits and others preparing to plant, according to La Gaceta. No matter the stage of production, blueberry growers face challenges in turning a profit with high shipping and labor costs.
September 15 , 2010
U.S. fruit consumption falls far short of goal, CDC says
Only 32.5 percent of adults eat at least two servings of fruit daily.
September 14 , 2010
South African citrus shipments to U.S. nearly complete
Shipments expected to end in November
September 14 , 2010
New Zealand kiwi production, exports to be flat in 2010
New Zealand kiwi production, exports flat in 2010
September 14 , 2010
Pink Lady apples: Sales rise 32%
Variety posted a rise of about 32%
September 13 , 2010
Chilean table grape exports could rise 12% in 2010-11 season
iQonsulting released its first estimates for table grapes in the Southern Hemisphere. It gave details of the potential for export, and if the temperatures this spring are mild for growing, Chile’s output could reach 893,904 tons.
September 13 , 2010
Avocado Exports: Chile slips while South Africa and Peru grow
Chile’s Avocado exports will fall some 36% during the 2010/11 season compared to the previous year while Peru and South Africa will grow exports of the fruit by 10 and 11%, respectively.
September 13 , 2010
Pink Lady® The apple of love
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rKGhtqOs394[/youtube]
August 31 , 2010
Chiquita Banana: The original commercial
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RFDOI24RRAE[/youtube]
August 31 , 2010
The benefits of the blueberries
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TVyrv47m2ck[/youtube]
August 31 , 2010
