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Mexico to gain from Florida’s $273M crop damage
Florida's pain could be Mexico's gain as industry groups expect increased exports to the U.S. state.
January 21 , 2011
Argentina's fruit producers accept government help and lift blockades
One Argentine union has formed a pact with the government, while others continue to protest.
January 20 , 2011
South Africa's apricot season ends, plum exports skyrocket in week 1
All stone fruit shipments to the Middle East increase dramatically
January 20 , 2011
New floods cause further damage to Australia's fruit industry
Floods in the country's southern state of Victoria have 'devastated' stone fruit crops as farmers continue to measure the damage.
January 20 , 2011
Peru's avocado exports increase 24% through November
More shipments to Europe, U.S. account for the rise
January 20 , 2011
Floods to cost Australian agriculture US$2.48B
National Australia Bank predicts floods could cost farm production value $2.5 billion.
January 19 , 2011
Argentina's apple, pear exports may drop despite production gain
A drop in demand and higher production costs are hurting industry
January 19 , 2011
EU panel approves cuts in Latin American banana tariffs
Fees would fall about US $80 per metric ton over eight years
January 19 , 2011
Argentina's fruit packers join growers in national strike
Fruit union blockades warehouses and refrigerator facilities after failure to reach salary agreement with government
January 18 , 2011
Ecuador pineapple growers cut production
Ecuador's Gold Extra Sweet pineapple growers have cut production due to high production costs, price declines and an oversupply in the global market.
January 18 , 2011
