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Harvest Trends, week 43
Weather problems in Chile could impact early, nearly ripe cherries, but the overall export estimates remain.
November 03 , 2010
Zespri considers Vietnam for kiwi
Exporter would license and pay farmers in the Southeast Asian nation to grow the fruit, but the possibility of government aid angers Turners & Growers.
November 03 , 2010
Del Monte 3Q net income drops on Guatemala banana costs, exchange rates
An increase in costs associated with banana production in Guatemala due to flooding, a poor market in Europe and unfavorable exchange rates in producing countries hit Del Monte's bottom line.
November 03 , 2010
Despite growth Peru exports to the US still below 2008 levels
The value of Peru’s exports have grown 30% between January and September but still lack far behind levels seen in 2008
November 02 , 2010
New Zealand growers urged keep Braeburn apples off the market
Growers of the Braeburn apple variety have been cautioned to keep market stocks low in 2011, and should even considered having all of next year’s crop processed as other varieties gain in popularity internationally.
November 02 , 2010
New mandarin variety developed in Cuba
Fruit that matures earlier and resists fungus will be sold in Cuba and exported to international markets
November 01 , 2010
South American demand for harvest machinery holds despite economic crisis
Despite the economic problems around the world, growers in South America have kept up a steady demand for machinery and tractors
November 01 , 2010
Kylie Minogue mango suggested by Australian official
Three new varieties of the fruit move closer to production after 16 years of development, and one could get boost with famous name
October 29 , 2010
New Zealand pushing new free trade deals to promote exports
New Zealand’s government is pursuing new free trade agreements, above all with the United States, to promote its exports,
October 29 , 2010
NGO: Asparagus boom not improving labor conditions
The growth of asparagus exports from Peru has not been matched by improved labor conditions for industry workers and is contradicting conditions laid out in the country’s free trade agreement with the US
October 29 , 2010
