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Chile fruit shipments from Valparaíso port jump 170% in December
Blueberries, cherries, stone fruit make up 8,400 MT loaded and shipped from one of the countries most important commercial ports.
December 20 , 2010
Argentine citrus production expected to rise in 2010-11
Production of lemons, oranges and tangerines is foretasted to grow, although exports should hold steady in 2010-11.
December 20 , 2010
New Zealand kiwi pollen provider looks to export after PSA
The focus on pollen's role in the spread of PSA has cut into PollenPlus' bottom line and the company looks to export markets to compensate.
December 20 , 2010
Colombia’s rain is Ecuador’s gain in banana shipments
Flooding prevents harvest and shipment from Colombia; speculation is a concern in Ecuador
December 17 , 2010
Peruvian exporter takes 50% stake in land for grapes, organic bananas
400 hectares in the Piura region will divided evenly between crops, first harvest expected in two years.
December 17 , 2010
Chilean Walnut Commission looks to represent a greater share of exporters
The Chilean Walnut Commission expects production in Chile to double over the next four years and include more industry players as members.
December 17 , 2010
Damco rolls out cross-docking services in Ecuador
The offer allows exporters to load banana cartons directly into containers and reduce time spent out of a refrigerated environment
December 17 , 2010
Larger packaging for blueberries a must for Chilean exporters, Naturipe Farms CEO says
High volume estimates for the 2010-11 season mean growers must focus on moving larger format sizes and put extra focus on proper planning, CEO says.
December 16 , 2010
Uruguayan citrus exports grow 17% in 2010
Exports met preseason estimates with orange and mandarin shipments showing growth while lemon and grapefruit dipped.
December 16 , 2010
Mexican lime producers halt shipments to protest USDA rejections
Refusals caused US $40.3 million in losses, industry group says
December 16 , 2010
