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Drought to affect Mexico's orange crops in Tamaulipas

Growers in the Mexican state of Tamaulipas fear a lack of rain will reduce Valencia orange harvests by up to a third.
October 24 , 2011

Chile tests kiwifruit orchards for Psa virus

Chile's kiwifruit orchards are being extensively tested for the possible presence of Psa-V.
October 21 , 2011

Mexican state fears poor citrus harvest

Citrus growers in the Mexican state of Tabasco fear bad weather conditions will affect January's harvest.
October 21 , 2011

Argentine blueberry exports to Europe soar almost six-fold

The appetite for Argentine blueberries in continental Europe and the U.K. has skyrocketed this year.
October 21 , 2011

Chilean grape producer signs new partnership with Bayer

Chilean grape producer Verfrut has signed a new partnership with Bayer to improve the quality of its produce.
October 21 , 2011

New sweet melon developed in Australia

Monsanto and Beemart Enterprises have developed a new sweet melon in Australia for commercial sale.
October 20 , 2011

Heavy rain in Honduras delays melon planting

Honduran melon growers are hoping they can make up for lost time after heavy rain this week postponed planting.
October 20 , 2011

Camposol posts 165% rise in gross earnings in Q3

Camposol attributes its 30% increased earnings margin for the third quarter to high avocado sales.
October 20 , 2011

Chilean female fruit pickers to get paid maternity leave

The Chilean Government hopes its new maternity rules will make the fruit industry more female-friendly.
October 20 , 2011

Market Pulse week 41 - 2011

Price adjustments were registered for Chilean lemons in Japan during week 41, due to variable fruit condition.
October 19 , 2011