http://www.reefertrends.com/ The independent news and information service for the global reefer shipping business http://www.reefertrends.com/news/8926 Citrus production and shipments are both likely to increase in 2009, while for the first time this year Hong Kong has become the country’s largest export market. Thu, 20 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0000 RTN8926 http://www.reefertrends.com/news/8927 The California-based technology company claims a recent trial on a pineapple shipment demonstrates that Purfresh Transport is more effective than fungicides. Thu, 20 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0000 RTN8927 http://www.reefertrends.com/news/8928 While South Africa struggles Chile, Argentina and Peru are all expected to ship increased volumes of grapes this season after favourable conditions during production. Thu, 20 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0000 RTN8928 http://www.reefertrends.com/news/8929 The strike has impacted on fresh fruit exports, which have been stuck in ports waiting to be certified before being loaded onto vessels. Thu, 20 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0000 RTN8929 http://www.reefertrends.com/news/8930 As a result of the intervention by the Panamanian Government the strike called by Union SITRACHILCO for today has been called off. Thu, 20 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0000 RTN8930 http://www.reefertrends.com/news/8921 New Zealand’s largest integrated kiwifruit producer and exporter attributes the increase to a lower NZ$ and improvements in its harvesting process. Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0000 RTN8921 http://www.reefertrends.com/news/8922 Despite exporting a record volume of citrus fruit, the returns on oranges and lemons were significantly lower than in 2007. Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0000 RTN8922 http://www.reefertrends.com/news/8923 The Spanish Agriculture Ministry has indicated that it is prepared to sanction aid to each ‘operation in difficulty’ to the tune of €4K. Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0000 RTN8923 http://www.reefertrends.com/news/8924 USDA forecasts predict fresh apple and pear production to fall approximately 11% and 20-15% respectively from a year ago. Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0000 RTN8924 http://www.reefertrends.com/news/8925 The industry is forecasting an expansion in apple, table grape and pear production and record export volumes, as weather has been favorable in most growing regions. Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0000 RTN8925