Asociación de Exportadores de Banano del Ecuador

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Indian grape losses quantified

26 July 2010

A proposal demanding compensation to cover the Rs 250 crore (US$53m) loss has been sent to the Maharashtra State as well as the Union government.

Hueneme posts second successive loss

26 July 2010

Despite a 5% increase in the throughput of Del Monte and Chiquita bananas the Californian port made a US$1.4m loss.

EAP to aid stonefruit industry

26 July 2010

English Apples & Pears steps in to help improve the co-ordination of domestic stone fruit sales.

Delay in Californian grape harvest

26 July 2010

Although the crop is forecast to be heavier than last year mildew has reportedly been a problem for many growers, due to the cooler weather.

Italy faces tomato shortage

26 July 2010

Industry representative body Coldiretti reports that the national production of tomatoes is down as much as 25% because of exceptionally high temperatures.

US Russia poultry trade resumes

26 July 2010

The US Food Safety and Inspection Service has posted a list of 27 establishments that are cleared to ship frozen poultry after a 6-month trade hiatus.

Star Reefers’ profits slip

23 July 2010

The specialised reefer owner has posted a profit in Q2 largely because of the cost savings it achieved with the lay up of seven ships in its fleet.

Mixed picture for S Hem citrus

23 July 2010

Although the lemon markets are strong and the orange season has started well in Europe, demand for soft citrus is complicated by the availability of summer fruit.

Historic day for Peruvian avocadoes

23 July 2010

The first avocado shipment has left for the US as part of an export strategy that is forecast to double industry revenue in less than two years.

Zespri clarifies single-channel conditions

23 July 2010

The kiwifruit marketer tells the High Court that it should not accept Turners & Growers' invitation to take over industry regulator KNZ's functions.