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U.S. blueberry consumption rises despite weak economy
Blueberry industry representatives say consumers continue to buy the fruit because of its nutritional benefits.
September 16 , 2010
Australia keeps eye on fruit fly
A male fruit fly is found in Victoria province.
September 15 , 2010
Peru: Water use for asparagus unsustainable, report says
Dwindling groundwater supply endangers profitable asparagus business, U.K. group says
September 15 , 2010
Mexican blackberry business expected to drop slightly
Marketing and distribution problems may last into 2010.
September 15 , 2010
Argentina blueberries: Shipping, labor costs challenge industry
Blueberry season is under way in Argentina, with some fields already harvesting the first fruits and others preparing to plant, according to La Gaceta. No matter the stage of production, blueberry growers face challenges in turning a profit with high shipping and labor costs.
September 15 , 2010
U.S. fruit consumption falls far short of goal, CDC says
Only 32.5 percent of adults eat at least two servings of fruit daily.
September 14 , 2010
South African citrus shipments to U.S. nearly complete
Shipments expected to end in November
September 14 , 2010
New Zealand kiwi production, exports to be flat in 2010
New Zealand kiwi production, exports flat in 2010
September 14 , 2010
Pink Lady apples: Sales rise 32%
Variety posted a rise of about 32%
September 13 , 2010
Chilean table grape exports could rise 12% in 2010-11 season
iQonsulting released its first estimates for table grapes in the Southern Hemisphere. It gave details of the potential for export, and if the temperatures this spring are mild for growing, Chile’s output could reach 893,904 tons.
September 13 , 2010
