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Ecuador banana production drops up to 40% due to cold weather
Smaller fruit caused by the long cold wave has meant a longer wait to harvest and lower prices offered by exporters
November 16 , 2010
California Giant new Chile office to aid growth, reach growers, executive says
New office in the capital Santiago will allow California Giant closer relations to growers and improve the flow of information in order to continue growing the quantity of blueberries sourced from Chile.
November 15 , 2010
Mexico citrus industry at risk of HLB spread, government officials say
500,000 hectares, 1 million jobs threatened by deadly “yellow dragon,” sanitary service director says
November 15 , 2010
Mexico avocados represent 65% of week 44 sales in U.S.
Avocados from Michoacán, Mexico, accounted for 65% of sales in the U.S. during week 44.
November 12 , 2010
Chile Blueberry harvest still on track after rain
Heavy rains on November 7-8 stopped Chile’s blueberry harvest for one day but will only reduce the export crop slightly in the south of the country, according to the Chilean Blueberry Committee
November 12 , 2010
Chile cherry exports could double in 2010-11, USDA says
Chile’s cherry exports could double in 2010-11 because of favorable weather, more orchards and better productivity, according to a U.S. Department of Agriculture report.
November 12 , 2010
Peru’s watermelon exports triple in 2010, exporters group says
The Netherlands were the main market for shipments from January to September.
November 08 , 2010
Fuji Fubrax variety comes to Chile
The Fuji Fubrax, develops a ruby red color with striations faster than other Fuji varieties. The variety is now available and allows growers in Chile to harvest the fruit at the peak of ripeness without having to wait for the right coloration and risk losing quality.
November 08 , 2010
Chile blueberry shipments slow to start
Chile’s blueberry exports have started slowly but with a higher volume than at the same time last year, the Chilean Blueberry Committee said in a report.
November 08 , 2010
Morpholine fight highlights regulatory challenges for Chilean fruit exporters
Rules on chemical substances are likely to get stricter in the future, and exporters must adapt, Andes Laboratory executive says
November 05 , 2010
