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FreshFruitPortal.com marks official launch at PMA's Fresh Summit 2010
Fresh Fruit Portal has marked its official launch at the International Partner's Reception of the PMA's Fresh Summit 2010.
October 18 , 2010
Cherry exports expected to rise 60% in Chile, 30% in Argentina in 2010-11
Good weather is predicted to produce exports of 53,000 tons of cherries from Chile and 2,600 tons from Argentina in the 2010-11 season, according to estimates from iQonsulting, a fruit industry consultancy.
October 15 , 2010
Chile: Growers step up pressure on currency policy ahead of presidential address
The president of Chile’s fruit grower’s federation, Fedefruta, has joined industry calls for the country’s government to take action against the falling U.S. dollar, according to a news release from Fedefruta.
October 06 , 2010
Chilean agriculture groups demand government action on exchange rate
Labor and businesses leaders want the Piñera government to counteract the falling U.S. dollar, which one group estimates could costs them U.S. $650 million this season.
September 30 , 2010
Mexican blackberry business expected to drop slightly
Marketing and distribution problems may last into 2010.
September 15 , 2010
Avocado Exports: Chile slips while South Africa and Peru grow
Chile’s Avocado exports will fall some 36% during the 2010/11 season compared to the previous year while Peru and South Africa will grow exports of the fruit by 10 and 11%, respectively.
September 13 , 2010
