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Connectivity a key hurdle for traceability in Latin America
Access to the internet, computers and the know-how to apply them to farming are the largest hurdles in expanding traceability beyond the largest exporters and growers in Latin America.
November 09 , 2010
Market Pulse -- week 44
Blueberry prices drop in North America due to big shipments from Argentina; Chile's first cherries arrive in the United States.
November 08 , 2010
Peru’s watermelon exports triple in 2010, exporters group says
The Netherlands were the main market for shipments from January to September.
November 08 , 2010
Uruguay blueberry region expected to produce 800 tons in 2010-11
Good weather may lead to doubling of output over 2009, and the slow global economy may still be hurting prices, exporter says
November 08 , 2010
Chile blueberry shipments slow to start
Chile’s blueberry exports have started slowly but with a higher volume than at the same time last year, the Chilean Blueberry Committee said in a report.
November 08 , 2010
Peruvian artichoke exports continue to decline due to economic crisis
Slow economic times in the United States, Spain and France have kept Peruvian exports of artichokes down to US$ 33.7 million from January to September 2010, 17% less than last year.
November 05 , 2010
Peru's Camposol not affected by workers' strike
Peruvian produce grower Camposol says it has ended an “illegal” strike by one of it’s company unions and will continue functioning normally as it enters into its prime production season
November 05 , 2010
Sales of Mexican avocados in France increase after promotional effort, agencies say
A joint promotional campaign to reposition Mexican avocados in the French market has concluded with an increase in sales of up to 200% in one supermarket chain.
November 05 , 2010
Chile’s apple, pear, grape exports for 2011 depend on weather, exchange rate, USDA says
Especially cold winter provided enough cold hours, but frost may limit production. Unfavorable exchange rate is limiting investments.
November 05 , 2010
Market competition challenges Australian citrus growers
Strong Australian dollar has exporters in other fruit sectors considering dropping prices.
November 04 , 2010
