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Queensland flooding to affect crop exports for months

Water is hurting fruit quality, cleanup is delaying harvesting and planting

December 30 , 2010

South Africa grape exports slow in week 50

Grape exports slow although intakes hold. Northern Europe, still suffering from a cold spell, the main receiving market

December 29 , 2010

Chile set to introduce new peach variety

Andesduuno, ideal for canning, was 12 years in the making. has a round shape without a point and a red top that doesn’t go through to the pulp. Compared to other varieties such as Tirrenia and Romea, the Andesduuno stands out for its good size and sugar content.

December 28 , 2010

Chile’s organic fruit exports dominated by apples, blueberries

Apples dominated exports, making up 50% of organic fresh fruit shipments.Blueberries (24.5%), kiwi (11.7%) and avocados (5.4%) followed.Europe is the main receiving market with 55% of shipments

December 27 , 2010

Argentina pear and apple volumes to increase 23.9% in 2010-11

An increase in pears of 21.2% over last season and an increase of 26.1% for apples is expected for growers from Neuquén and Río Negro.

December 24 , 2010

South Africa grape exports top 6 million cartons

Rain on December 16 shook up the harvest and packing of grapes in some areas as the season continues to move ahead of its traditional time frame.

December 23 , 2010

Export volumes of Chilean apples and pears to rise in 2011

Export volumes will increase over 2010 as new varieties compensate for frost damage inflicted in October, according to preseason estimates from iQonsulting.

December 22 , 2010

South Africa water pollution a risk for exporters

According to a report, the level of water pollution is high enough that fruit and vegetable exports could face action from the EU, which is known for its strict parameters for food quality.

December 21 , 2010