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Mexico expects higher avocado shipments to U.S. this season
A Mexican avocado producers' association is upbeat about U.S. market prospects with higher volumes expected.
September 22 , 2011
Chile's fruit industry lacks 33% of the labor it needs
Urbanization has spurred Chile's fruit union to call for labor law changes if it is to meet its high export goals.
September 22 , 2011
Filipino banana growers fear fungal outbreak
A fungal banana disease has wiped out 1,200 hectares of plantations in the Philippines, with growers fearful it will spread.
September 21 , 2011
Chile's fresh fruit exports jump, U.S. arrivals down
Chile's latest fruit export statistics show a rise driven by Asian and Latin American demand, while U.S. shipments fell.
September 21 , 2011
Chilean blueberry harvest kicks off
Chilean fruit company Vital Berry has started blueberry harvesting in the northern zones of Ovalle and Tilama.
September 20 , 2011
Peru: Camposol to become fresh produce multinational
Peruvian fresh produce company Camposol has plans to become a US$500 million multinational in the coming years.
September 19 , 2011
Aussie citrus growers looking for exit
The chairman of Riverina Citrus says many growers would sell up their farms if they could only find buyers.
September 16 , 2011
Antioxidant excess can damage health, says Mexican scientist
A Mexican scientist says eating too many 'super fruits' can have negative health impacts.
September 16 , 2011
Argentine Blueberry Committee expects earlier yield curve in 2011
The Argentine Blueberry Committee forecasts an earlier yield curve in Tucumán, while harvests are ahead in Buenos Aires.
September 15 , 2011
Aussie horticulture gets boost from APHIS pest status recommendation
APHIS has made two recommendations for pest-free status zones in Australia.
September 15 , 2011
