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Brazil’s orange production expected to rise 12%, USDA says
Good weather and blossoming prompt encouraging forecast
December 27 , 2010
Mexico citrus exports to hold steady, USDA says
The harvest of Mexican oranges, lemons, limes and grapefruits will produce slight gains in volumes in 2010-11 but exports will likely hold at current level, according to the USDA.
December 27 , 2010
Guatemala fruit exports expected to rise 5.6% in 2011
Sales in 2010 expected to drop due to rains that delayed harvests, damaged infrastructure
December 27 , 2010
Uruguay's blueberries become second-largest fruit export
U.S., Netherlands are principal markets for young, $8.6 million industry
December 24 , 2010
ALG Citrus Estate owners named South Africa’s “best farmers”
Gerrit and All van der Merwe, owners of ALG Citrus Estate in the Cape region named South Africa’s farmers of the year by the Agricultural Writers of South Africa.
December 24 , 2010
Chile's blueberry harvest wraps up in north
Harvest in southern regions is in full swing with middle and late varieties
December 24 , 2010
Peruvian agriculture group to push avocados, mangoes
Association, formed in April, focuses on assisting small growers
December 24 , 2010
Chilean Fresh Fruit Association to launch TV ad campaign
The campaign will focus on images of Chilean “summer fresh” fruit and landscape and will also include an in-store radio program
December 23 , 2010
New Zealand Jazz, Braeburn apple growers seek ways to improve export returns
A weak dollar and tanking prices in Europe have growers looking to organize themselves better in order to improve the performance of their fruit.
December 23 , 2010
Australia’s oranges making comeback as drought ends, USDA says
Copious rain improved fruit quality, expected to boost production
December 23 , 2010
