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New Zealand’s PSA outbreak stalls Satara-Eastpack merger
The proposed merger of New Zealand kiwi growers and packers Satara and Eastpack is being reviewed due to the PSA kiwi vine disease outbreak, while fellow kiwi grower Seeka maintains its profit foreca.
November 26 , 2010
Unzip a banana - 1960s UK Commercial
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November 25 , 2010
Argentine citrus-growing area betting on bigger yield
Area hopes to produce up to 30,000 metric tons to recover from drought losses, official says
November 25 , 2010
Peru avocado shipments up 24.6% through October 2010 on US demand
The volume of Peruvian avocado exports between January and October of this year reached 59,400 metric tons (MT) a 24.6% increase compared to the same period last year as the US starts receiving the Peruvian fruit.
November 25 , 2010
New Zealand paid 19% more produce export tariffs this year than in 2008
Tariffs placed on fresh produce exports from New Zealand in receiving markets have cost the industry some NZD $235 million (US $ 179 million), up 19% since 2008.
November 25 , 2010
Honduras, Guatemala melon exports set to start
Honduras shipments, delayed by heavy rain in May, will be 40 days late
November 25 , 2010
Ecuador’s mango exports suffering from cold
Strong winds during flowering and recent rains mixed with cold weather have cut the exports in half in the tropical country.
November 25 , 2010
New Zealand kiwi crop could be huge despite PSA
Heightened vigilance and good growing conditions could yield bumper crop despite PSA worries
November 24 , 2010
Peru grape exporter sets sights on Asian markets, executive says
Company aims to meet demand for the fruit in Chinese New Year in February, and to expand to Japan, South Korea and India, an exporter says
November 24 , 2010
Argentina growers association pessimistic on 2011 for apples and pears
Increased labor costs have Argentine growers looking to the government for backing.
November 24 , 2010
