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Peru mango exporters seek new niche in U.S. market
Group awaits USDA approval to export bigger, precut mangoes to supermarkets, hotels, restaurants
November 11 , 2010
Peru white asparagus exports drop 16.6% in first 9 months of 2010
Fresh green asparagus posts 24.9% increase in shipments in the same time period
November 11 , 2010
Half of stonefruit in Argentina province damaged in windstorm
Wind gusts of more than 53 miles per hour on Nov. 7 devastated the stonefruit sector in Argentina’s San Juan region, with more than 50% of apricots, plums and peaches damaged
November 11 , 2010
Turners & Growers to compensate New Zealand Jazz apple growers
Producers will receive $1-per-tray payout to make up for losses due to exchange rate
November 11 , 2010
New Zealand kiwi vine disease reports multiply outside original site
Officials with New Zealand’s Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (MAF) have expanded their search for the kiwi vine bacteria PSA outside of the Bay of Plenty where the first case was reported, local media said.
November 11 , 2010
Chilean cherries, grapes, peaches and plums suffer light damage from heavy rains
Heavy rain in central Chile Nov. 7 caused slight damage to cherries, table grapes, apricots and plums, resulting in slightly lower export However projections are still better than 2009-10 season, according to analysis by fruit consultancy iQonsulting.
November 10 , 2010
GM banana trial gains support in Australia
Researchers hope the new strain will resist "Panama disease" that nearly wiped out Northern Territory's banana industry in the 1990s.
November 10 , 2010
Michoacán leads Mexico in berry production
Mexico’s Michoacán state has long been known for its avocado production, but its berry harvest is now one of the most important in Mexico
November 10 , 2010
New Zealand apple production to make a comeback, USDA says
Good weather and more planted area will yield more apples and pears, USDA data show.
November 10 , 2010
Second New Zealand kiwi orchard quarantined due to PSA
A second kiwi orchard in New Zealand’s Bay of Plenty has been placed on quarantine after more evidence of the kiwi plant disease known as PSA was found.
November 10 , 2010
