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Chile makes biggest gains in avocado exports to Japan
Chile had the biggest increase in terms of volume and value for avocado imported by Japan, compared with other countries, according to a market analysis by the Chilean Agriculture Ministry in Japan.
November 01 , 2010
Chilean shipments of stonefruit to increase 20% in 2010-11
With better weather in 2010, Chile is expected to ship about 200,000 tons, while South African exporters worry about the exchange rate, iQonsulting report says.
November 01 , 2010
South American demand for harvest machinery holds despite economic crisis
Despite the economic problems around the world, growers in South America have kept up a steady demand for machinery and tractors
November 01 , 2010
David del Curto takes 40% stake in grower led by Fedefruta president
After a year and a half of negotiations, chilean exporter purchased 595,695 shares of Agropecuaria Wapri, for about US$5 million.
October 29 , 2010
Early Argentine blueberry arrivals cause drop in prices
High volume, low demand and lack of promotion combine to cause lower prices, but overall shipping estimates for 2010-11 remain, Argentinean Blueberry Committee says.
October 29 , 2010
South African citrus shipments to U.S. rise 24%
More frequent shipments led to more reliable supply, and grapefruit made its debut in U.S. market, exporter group says.
October 29 , 2010
Kylie Minogue mango suggested by Australian official
Three new varieties of the fruit move closer to production after 16 years of development, and one could get boost with famous name
October 29 , 2010
Chile forms cherry committee
Chile’s exporters association will form a cherry committee to help steer and organize its growing lot of cherry growers and exporters.
October 29 , 2010
New Zealand pushing new free trade deals to promote exports
New Zealand’s government is pursuing new free trade agreements, above all with the United States, to promote its exports,
October 29 , 2010
NGO: Asparagus boom not improving labor conditions
The growth of asparagus exports from Peru has not been matched by improved labor conditions for industry workers and is contradicting conditions laid out in the country’s free trade agreement with the US
October 29 , 2010
