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Market Pulse Week 37 - 2013
Supply was insufficient and prices were up for avocados in North America in week 37.
September 19 , 2013
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Ethylene-absorbing pads slated as tool to improve fruit shelf life
Sirane Food Packaging said its ethylene absorbency technology can extend berry shelf life.
September 19 , 2013
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Bacteria and fungi give boost to fruit tree development
Mexican researchers have found certain fungi and bacteria to speed up fruit tree maturity by up to 40%.
September 19 , 2013
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Argentine blueberry shipments to start next week
Air freight shipments of early season blueberries from the Argentine province of Tucuman are set to take off very soon.
September 19 , 2013
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Brazilian police crack contraband network for illegal pesticides
Brazilian federal police have uncovered over of a ton of illegal pesticides smuggled from Uruguay.
September 19 , 2013
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South Africa: Hortgro calls for compliance in ag industry
South Africa's Hortgro encouraged support of the SIZA audit system to avoid worker abuse.
September 17 , 2013
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Ecuador suspends banana levy
An Ecuadorian fruit industry representative says the removal of a banana tax will help restore competitiveness to the sector.
September 17 , 2013
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New avocado plantings set Chilean industry back on track
Cabilfrut's Juan Pablo Cerda discusses moves to close an avocado supply gap left by Chile and Peru.
September 17 , 2013
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Volume down and marketing up for Mexican avocados
Mexico's new marketing board, Avocados from Mexico, will be investing millions this year in winning over U.S. consumers.
September 17 , 2013
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Philippine bananas hit U.S. shores
The Philippines laid its claim as the first Asian banana supplier to the U.S. mainland.
September 17 , 2013