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Market Pulse week 43 -- 2010
First blueberries from Argentina and Uruguay arrived just as the Norther Hemisphere season ends, and the first Chilean cherries arrive in the United States.
November 03 , 2010
Harvest Trends, week 43
Weather problems in Chile could impact early, nearly ripe cherries, but the overall export estimates remain.
November 03 , 2010
Chilean investors aim to bring blueberry production to dry zones
Chilean investment holding group Esparta is looking for dry zones in Chile and abroad to grow blueberries in order to take products to market outside of the traditional harvest peaks.
November 03 , 2010
Zespri considers Vietnam for kiwi
Exporter would license and pay farmers in the Southeast Asian nation to grow the fruit, but the possibility of government aid angers Turners & Growers.
November 03 , 2010
USDA opens U.S. to bulk shipments of Mexican avocados
The USDA amended import regulations for Mexican avocados to allow the shipment of bulk packages of the product.
November 03 , 2010
Del Monte 3Q net income drops on Guatemala banana costs, exchange rates
An increase in costs associated with banana production in Guatemala due to flooding, a poor market in Europe and unfavorable exchange rates in producing countries hit Del Monte's bottom line.
November 03 , 2010
Growers association: Argentina blueberry returns risk losses if price drop continues
If prices of Argentine blueberries in the US continue to drop below US$ 18/ carton it is not profitable for the harvest to continue, a growers association said.
November 02 , 2010
Despite growth Peru exports to the US still below 2008 levels
The value of Peru’s exports have grown 30% between January and September but still lack far behind levels seen in 2008
November 02 , 2010
New Zealand growers urged keep Braeburn apples off the market
Growers of the Braeburn apple variety have been cautioned to keep market stocks low in 2011, and should even considered having all of next year’s crop processed as other varieties gain in popularity internationally.
November 02 , 2010
New mandarin variety developed in Cuba
Fruit that matures earlier and resists fungus will be sold in Cuba and exported to international markets
November 01 , 2010
