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Peru asparagus exports drop in volume but increase in value
Shipments from January to November 2010 increased 8.5% in value to reach US $375.4 million, while the total volume fell 1.2% to 163,700 MT.
January 14 , 2011
New Zealand’s Satara appoints new CEO
Satara solidifies the role of interim CEO Tom Wilson for the next three years.
January 14 , 2011
Argentina fruit growers' roadblock likely to last 2nd day
Government urged to monitor business practices, still no agreement on wages
January 14 , 2011
Mexican mango growers expect early harvest
Flowering has moved ahead of schedule, and the quality and quantity is expected to be good. But saturation in receiving markets could still complicate the situation for growers.
January 13 , 2011
Peru seeks to end quarantine of asparagus in U.S. market
Country working to end fly problem in the fields
January 13 , 2011
Ecuador's banana growers press for lower EU tariffs
Other Central American countries have advantage, industry spokesman says
January 13 , 2011
Western Argentina fruit growers block roads to push for minimum prices
Tensions among workers, growers and government come as pear and apple harvests get set to begin
January 13 , 2011
Argentina pushes for mandarin entry in US
Argentine officials look to open a program to allow 500,000 cartons per year to start.
January 13 , 2011
Chile's fruit growers wrestle with higher labor costs
Competing crops, earthquake reconstruction drive wages up 30%
January 12 , 2011
Fruit workers pay dispute in Argentina could lead to strike
Fruit growers meeting to find ways to compensate for work stoppage
January 12 , 2011
