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Peru’s mandarin exporters add 8 new markets in 2010
Exports of the fruit increase by 31% through September, ADEX says
November 30 , 2010
Heavy rain damages cherry crop in southeastern Australia
Nearly 4 inches over weekend cause fruit to split on the tree
November 30 , 2010
Mexican province prepares to shift from tobacco to fruit
Higher fees for producing tobacco prompts change, state officials says
November 29 , 2010
Peru citrus yield to see continued growth, USDA says
Production should reach 64,000 metric tons this year as the crop recovers from a weather related dip in 2009.
November 29 , 2010
Ecuador reforms banana industry laws to protect growers, regulate illegal fields
Ecuador is overhauling the rules for its banana industry, aiming to bring illegal fields under regulation, to enforce contracts and to fine those who do not pay the official price per carton for the fruit.
November 26 , 2010
New Zealand’s PSA outbreak stalls Satara-Eastpack merger
The proposed merger of New Zealand kiwi growers and packers Satara and Eastpack is being reviewed due to the PSA kiwi vine disease outbreak, while fellow kiwi grower Seeka maintains its profit foreca.
November 26 , 2010
Argentine citrus-growing area betting on bigger yield
Area hopes to produce up to 30,000 metric tons to recover from drought losses, official says
November 25 , 2010
Honduras, Guatemala melon exports set to start
Honduras shipments, delayed by heavy rain in May, will be 40 days late
November 25 , 2010
Ecuador’s mango exports suffering from cold
Strong winds during flowering and recent rains mixed with cold weather have cut the exports in half in the tropical country.
November 25 , 2010
New Zealand kiwi crop could be huge despite PSA
Heightened vigilance and good growing conditions could yield bumper crop despite PSA worries
November 24 , 2010
