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Chilean blueberries could grow 50% in five years, report shows

Current Chilean blueberry plantations will likely lead to a significant jump in production in five years.
September 28 , 2011

Chilean fruit company to expand direct export services

A Chilean export services business that cuts out the middle men is on the hunt for new clients.
September 26 , 2011

Australian company finds 'most potent' glyphosate herbicide

A Western Australian company has found a way to increase the glyphosate concentration levels in its herbicides.
September 23 , 2011

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