Increase in Ecuador dragon fruit acreage, but recent pick up in pricing

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Strawberry exports raised over US $851 million last year, an… Job Offers: Director - Eastern U.S. Increase in Ecuador dragon fruit acreage, but recent pick up in pricing For some grower-shippers, supplies of imported dragon fruit are slowing down as the domestic season on the exotic item is around the corner. 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