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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
Zespri considers Vietnam for kiwi
Exporter would license and pay farmers in the Southeast Asian nation to grow the fruit, but the possibility of government aid angers Turners & Growers.
November 03 , 2010
USDA opens U.S. to bulk shipments of Mexican avocados
The USDA amended import regulations for Mexican avocados to allow the shipment of bulk packages of the product.
November 03 , 2010