date:Dec 13, 2013
Fruit losses from freezes in Chile in September could be less than first thought.
Total volumes in the 2013-14 season could be down 13 to 16%, according to a new estimate from the Chilean Fruit Exporters Association (ASOEX). Thats down from an October estimate of a 22% reduction made by Chiles Ministry of Agriculture.
Exports to the U.S. could be down 13.3%, according to ASOEX.
Kiwifruit was the hardest hit fruit, with losses estimated at 60%. Stone fruit volumes could be down 49% and pears 3