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Argentina ships nearly 4,000 MT of blueberries in second half of November
Total is 30% more than during the same period in 2009
December 10 , 2010
Most of Chile's blueberry growers switch to pint package
Higher-than-expected volumes in Chile’s central growing region have the majority of the nation's growers packaging pints as the harvest moves into its peak phase.
December 10 , 2010
South Africa's fruit exporters grapple with supermarkets, labor
In an interview with FreshFruitPortal.com, Stuart Symington, CEO of the Fresh Produce Exporters Forum, South Africa’s main exporters association, discusses the changing fruit export business, labor shortages and the industry's expansion into India, Pakistan and Russia.
December 10 , 2010
Dole banana comercial from Japan
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rOXVn5_OKFw[/youtube]
December 09 , 2010
Panama Canal functioning again after 17-hour closure due to rain
Heavy rain in Panama forced a 17-hour closure of the Panama Canal starting Wednesday afternoon, the first closure of the canal since the U.S. invasion of the country in 1989.
December 09 , 2010
Chile, Mexico agree to pest controls for grape, kiwi shipments
Pact sets new regulations for Chilean growers to export fruit
December 09 , 2010
New Zealand official takes on supermarket-supplier tension
Bill would set rules for pricing and conduct to protect growers, consumers from unfair practices
December 09 , 2010
Argentine region's table grape growers prepare first shipments for Dec. 10
Exports expected to fall 30% as more stock heads to raisin production because of earlier arrivals from Peru, Chile
December 09 , 2010
Mixed outlook for Mexican avocados in 2010-11, USDA say
Government expects record year, but producers see possible weather, bearing-cycle problems
December 08 , 2010
Tucumán citrus growers aim to ship to Asia, re-enter U.S. in 2011
Government protocols limiting the entry of the region's lemon crop in Japan and the U.S. continue to challenge the industry, but representatives are optimistic that changes are coming in 2011.
December 08 , 2010
