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Cranberry - The Ninja Fruit
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November 15 , 2010
California Giant new Chile office to aid growth, reach growers, executive says
New office in the capital Santiago will allow California Giant closer relations to growers and improve the flow of information in order to continue growing the quantity of blueberries sourced from Chile.
November 15 , 2010
New Zealand kiwi vine disease likely won’t be eradicated
Government, industry officials await test results to determine how to proceed against PSA, while Chilean officials prepare to inspect its kiwi orchards for signs of the disease
November 15 , 2010
Mexico citrus industry at risk of HLB spread, government officials say
500,000 hectares, 1 million jobs threatened by deadly “yellow dragon,” sanitary service director says
November 15 , 2010
Peru avocado production up 14.7% in first 9 months of 2010
Peru produced 148,900 metric tons of avocados from January to September, an increase of 14.7% over the same period in 2009, the Agriculture Ministry said.
November 15 , 2010
Mexico avocados represent 65% of week 44 sales in U.S.
Avocados from Michoacán, Mexico, accounted for 65% of sales in the U.S. during week 44.
November 12 , 2010
Argentina province extends hail insurance to fruit growers
Coverage against weather losses could help smaller producers with long-range planning.
November 12 , 2010
Chile Blueberry harvest still on track after rain
Heavy rains on November 7-8 stopped Chile’s blueberry harvest for one day but will only reduce the export crop slightly in the south of the country, according to the Chilean Blueberry Committee
November 12 , 2010
Chile cherry exports could double in 2010-11, USDA says
Chile’s cherry exports could double in 2010-11 because of favorable weather, more orchards and better productivity, according to a U.S. Department of Agriculture report.
November 12 , 2010
Turners & Growers Jazz apple payout won't be enough, growers say
New Zealand producers say they could lose $5 per tray in fourth losing season in the last six.
November 12 , 2010
