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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
Peruvian artichoke exports continue to decline due to economic crisis
Slow economic times in the United States, Spain and France have kept Peruvian exports of artichokes down to US$ 33.7 million from January to September 2010, 17% less than last year.
November 05 , 2010
Peru's Camposol not affected by workers' strike
Peruvian produce grower Camposol says it has ended an “illegal” strike by one of it’s company unions and will continue functioning normally as it enters into its prime production season
November 05 , 2010
Sales of Mexican avocados in France increase after promotional effort, agencies say
A joint promotional campaign to reposition Mexican avocados in the French market has concluded with an increase in sales of up to 200% in one supermarket chain.
November 05 , 2010
Chile’s apple, pear, grape exports for 2011 depend on weather, exchange rate, USDA says
Especially cold winter provided enough cold hours, but frost may limit production. Unfavorable exchange rate is limiting investments.
November 05 , 2010
Market competition challenges Australian citrus growers
Strong Australian dollar has exporters in other fruit sectors considering dropping prices.
November 04 , 2010
Water will be biggest factor for Chile’s grapes as climate changes, expert says
As the effects of climate change increase global temperatures, Chile’s central valley -- home to its grape industry -- will experience a decline in rainfall.
November 04 , 2010
Argentina’s Expofrut closes pear processing plant
Closure will eliminate 50 jobs 2 months after layoffs of 534 workers in table grape operations
November 04 , 2010
Chiquita takes third-quarter loss on lower salad, banana sales
Revenue fell 8 percent, missed estimates
November 04 , 2010
Harvest Trends, week 43
Weather problems in Chile could impact early, nearly ripe cherries, but the overall export estimates remain.
November 03 , 2010