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Peru avocado production up 14.7% in first 9 months of 2010

Peru produced 148,900 metric tons of avocados from January to September, an increase of 14.7% over the same period in 2009, the Agriculture Ministry said.
November 15 , 2010

Mexico avocados represent 65% of week 44 sales in U.S.

Avocados from Michoacán, Mexico, accounted for 65% of sales in the U.S. during week 44.
November 12 , 2010

Michoacán leads Mexico in berry production

Mexico’s Michoacán state has long been known for its avocado production, but its berry harvest is now one of the most important in Mexico
November 10 , 2010

Market Pulse -- week 44

Blueberry prices drop in North America due to big shipments from Argentina; Chile's first cherries arrive in the United States.
November 08 , 2010

Market Pulse week 44 -- 2010

November 08 , 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

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

Market Pulse week 43 -- 2010

First blueberries from Argentina and Uruguay arrived just as the Norther Hemisphere season ends, and the first Chilean cherries arrive in the United States.
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

Despite growth Peru exports to the US still below 2008 levels

The value of Peru’s exports have grown 30% between January and September but still lack far behind levels seen in 2008
November 02 , 2010