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Chile blueberry harvest back on track
The blueberry harvest has picked up pace two weeks after heavy storms delayed activities. As of week 45 the harvest is 66% higher than last year.
November 19 , 2010
Chile kicks off 2010-11 export season looking to grow volume
Chile’s 2010-11 export season is fully underway with expectations that shipment volumes will increase over last year across the board
November 19 , 2010
New Zealand government, kiwi industry set aside NZD 50 million to fight PSA
While eradication is almost impossible, the funds will focus on cutting back infected vines, increased spraying and some compensation to growers.
November 19 , 2010
For Argentina's blueberries, low prices don’t match high quality
A large shipment volume and lack of promotion in destination markets combine to keep prices low.
November 18 , 2010
Michoacán lemon growers to receive federal grant
Funding will improve production practices and pay for consulting, lemon association chief says.
November 18 , 2010
Mexico avocado association looks to improve productivity
Using a group of international experts, Mexico’s association of avocados growers, packers and exporters of Michoacan (APEAM) aims to improve the productivity of its avocado yield through better management.
November 18 , 2010
Small Ecuador banana growers look to east to offset saturated EU market
Small growers see hope in China, the Middle East and Africa as an alternative to shipments to Europe.
November 18 , 2010
PSA confirmed outside of Te Puke area in New Zealand
Test results show that the kiwi vine disease PSA has now spread outside the Te Puke area in the Bay of Plenty, confirming fears that the disease is more widespread than just one growing zone.
November 17 , 2010
Executives planning new shipping line out of Chile
Key ex-managers of Chile’s largest shipper, CSAV, will join forces with Chilean fruit exporters Rio Blanco and Verfrut to form a new shipping company
November 17 , 2010
Peruvian Avocado Commission receives USDA certification
The commission will fund promotional activities in the US market as Peru looks to increase its share of the avocado market.
November 17 , 2010
