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Ecuador bananas can sell for US$5.69 per carton after objections from growers
Fixed price of US$5.50 was based on lighter cartons, government says
January 24 , 2011
South Africa grape shipments fall in week 2
South Africa records significant rise in exports to Asia, but total exports down from last year.
January 24 , 2011
Southern Hemisphere pear exports to rise 7.7% in 2011
Poor climate conditions could affect Argentine pear crops, but the country's exports are expected to rise 7.9%
January 24 , 2011
Mexico's avocado production down 6% in 2010
Preliminary figure of 1.1 million metric tons reflects bad weather early in the year
January 21 , 2011
South Africa’s Massmart shareholders OK Wal-Mart takeover
Country’s labor unions threaten boycott as deal heads to government commission
January 21 , 2011
South Africa’s flood may cost growers US $145 million
Producers of grapes, corn and sunflower are hardest hit in deluge that has killed at least 40
January 21 , 2011
Mexico to gain from Florida’s $273M crop damage
Florida's pain could be Mexico's gain as industry groups expect increased exports to the U.S. state.
January 21 , 2011
Argentina boosts blueberry exports by 42%
With strong sales in the European Union, the U.S. and rapid growth in Asia, Argentina's blueberry exports skyrocketed during the 2010-11 season.
January 21 , 2011
Argentina's fruit producers accept government help and lift blockades
One Argentine union has formed a pact with the government, while others continue to protest.
January 20 , 2011
Chile's farmers to compete with California nuts in Asia
Chile's nut union plans to double production by 2015, with plans to open new markets in Japan and South Korea.
January 20 , 2011
