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Market Pulse week 32 — 2011
Good sales activity was registered for the first Chilean Hass avocado lots in the U.S. during week 32.
August 17 , 2011
SA citrus picks up in the Middle East
A decline in Egyptian Valencias has helped South African citrus exporters in the Middle East during Ramadan.
August 17 , 2011
Unusual NZ snow won't affect major export crops
Snows in New Zealand's North Island are expected to affect some horticultural crops, but apples and kiwifruit are mostly in the clear.
August 17 , 2011
U.S.: Delaware Governor extends port contract with Chile
Delaware Governor Jack Markell has signed an extended contract between the Port of Wilmington and Chilean company Pacific Seaways.
August 17 , 2011
Chile's peach area down, cherries set to rise
Chile's peach and nectarine cultivation area has declined in recent years but growers have planted more productive varieties.
August 16 , 2011
New citrus varieties developed in Brazil
Brazilian fruit growers continue to launch new and interesting cultivars - this time with oranges and mandarins.
August 16 , 2011
Malaysian imports could derail Australian pineapple industry
Australia's largest pineapple producer says Malaysian imports could threaten producers economically and cause unprecedented disease problems.
August 16 , 2011
Uruguay aims for U.S. citrus approval, blueberries in China
Uruguay's fruit union is hopeful for U.S. citrus market entry in 2012, while blueberry discussions have begun with China.
August 15 , 2011
APHIS gives nod to Chilean gooseberries
An APHIS risk analysis has deemed that Chilean Cape gooseberry fruit with husks are fit for U.S. market entry.
August 15 , 2011
Dole to compensate Central American workers
After 15 years of legal battles, Dole has agreed to compensate former workers claiming health damages from pesticides.
August 15 , 2011
