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Uruguay exports record fruit volumes in 2010
Increase was fueled by higher blueberry sales and a recovery in the citrus sector.
January 27 , 2011
Banana peels could clean polluted water, research shows
Brazilian scientist discovers industrial use for banana peels to clean contaminated water.
January 27 , 2011
Argentina's citrus growers worried about drought effects
Lack of rain in main growing provinces could produce small fruit
January 26 , 2011
Mexico's watermelon farmers have good crop but low prices
Mexico's main watermelon-growing region expects lower sales due to price falls and U.S. protectionism.
January 26 , 2011
Guatemala’s mango exports expected to rise 17.6% in 2011
U.S. to receive 90% of the Central American nation’s 4 million cartons
January 26 , 2011
Zespri disputes kiwi production estimates
Exporter says 11 hectares have been removed due to PSA
January 25 , 2011
New Zealand homes in on two PSA strains as kiwi harvest approaches
Control and containment are central to strategy for 2011
January 25 , 2011
Chile fruit exports to rise despite delays
Chile's fruit exporters expect 5% growth for this season, but fruit union records 20% hike in production costs.
January 25 , 2011
Australia's mandarins unaffected by flooding
Mandarin crops will likely be unaffected by Queensland floods but some lost orchards may take several seasons to recover.
January 24 , 2011
Colombia's banana losses prompt government aid
Despite floods, Colombian banana growers only expect 3% annual production fall.
January 24 , 2011
