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Chile Hass shipments down 56% in 2010
The majority of the drop, some 75%, is attributed to the alternating yield of the crop.
January 06 , 2011
Peru's exporters applaud new measures to expand water coverage
The country’s ministry of economy and finances announced it would finance the expansion of irrigation infrastructure to some 40,000 hectares in the Valle de Ica as well as expand coverage in other surrounding areas.
January 05 , 2011
Chile grape pioneer Prohens enters bankruptcy
Bankruptcy comes after 100 years of developing Chile's early grapes for shipments to the U.S. Five generations of the Prohens family have led the company.
January 05 , 2011
Australia arranges pineapple rescue from flood
Barge will transport fruit from cities cut off by water to dry land for trucking to market
January 05 , 2011
CLARIFICATION: Chile blueberry exports to US to grow 28% on 2009-10 volume
At the end of 2010 the harvest is about 4% higher than previously forecasted, reaching 20,862 metric tons (MT)
January 05 , 2011
Chile’s central bank to intervene to lift tanking U.S. dollar
The central bank said it will start buying dollars off the local market on Jan. 5, and expects to acquire US $12 billion through the end of 2011.
January 05 , 2011
Western Argentina expects huge plum, peach production
Plum production expected to nearly quintuple; peaches forecast to be up more than 150%
January 04 , 2011
Chile earthquake leaves little trace
No impact expected on harvest activities or international exports.
January 04 , 2011
Banana glut in Australia cripples industry
Only about 30% of supply is being purchased, one grower estimates
January 04 , 2011
Argentina promotes grapes as alternative for small growers
Fruit can give small producers more profit than tobacco, yerba mate, agency says
January 04 , 2011
