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China opens market to Argentine apples
Argentina's agricultural ministry signed a series of five agreements Tuesday with Chinese officials. The agreement covers apples, dairy products, beef and barley.
December 02 , 2010
Peru's Expoalimentaria 2010 generated US $69.1 million in possible business, organizers say
The event, held in September, produced 1,120 meetings that brought together Peruvian companies and some 127 international buyers.
December 02 , 2010
Increasing labor costs challenge Latin American growers
The weak U.S. dollar and the migration of fruit workers to cities are pushing up the cost of a day's pay, forcing the fruit industry across Latin America to respond.
December 02 , 2010
Tesco recognizes Chilean exporter Subsole
The second year in a row that the exporter has received the award from the UK retailer.
December 01 , 2010
Chile’s Copefrut receives takeover bid
The Soler Ruiz family looks to consolidate a 100% share of the exporter. Offer puts the company's value at US $78 million.
December 01 , 2010
WTO rejects Australia’s appeal of New Zealand apple ruling
New Zealand apples will be imported after nearly 90 years. The ruling from the global trade body was accepted by the Australian government
December 01 , 2010
Peru watermelon exports up 103.8% through October
The Netherlands is the lead receiver of the crop with a 76% share.
December 01 , 2010
Fewer Tucumán blueberry flights due to low prices in U.S.
Nearly one third of flights forecast for this season never materialized as the export season was cut short due to a drop in prices abroad. Importers paying only 30% of 2009 prices, which won't cover export costs, grower says
November 30 , 2010
Panama's watermelon, melon production expected to drop 50% due to La Niña
Heavy rain from December to March could delay planting, official advises choosing crops that need more rain
November 30 , 2010
Peru’s mandarin exporters add 8 new markets in 2010
Exports of the fruit increase by 31% through September, ADEX says
November 30 , 2010
