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El Niño already impacting Peruvian fruit crops, says weather agency
Peru's El Niño phenomenon is not in a strong phase, yet slight temperature upticks are having an effect on mango, grape and citrus crops.
June 26 , 2014
Iraq turmoil may impact Middle East fruit market, says exporter
Produce traders are losing "large swathes of land" with Middle Eastern populations due to conflict.
June 25 , 2014
Continued export fall for Costa Rican mangoes in 2014
Costa Rica's mango exports have dropped off for the third consecutive year in 2014.
June 24 , 2014
Middle East offers major opportunities to sell at a premium
Produce is in high demand in the Middle East, where most retailers have expansion plans in the offing.
June 24 , 2014
Cool as a cucumber for fresh, hardier varieties
A researcher in Australia is about to release new cucumber varieties that are specifically suited to harsh environmental conditions.
June 23 , 2014
NZ apple growers enjoy a positive season
Favorable weather conditions mean New Zealand's apple growers are optimistic about this season.
June 23 , 2014
Malaysia, Thailand hit rock bottom in human trafficking report
The latest U.S. Trafficking in Persons Report was damning of two major agricultural countries, but showed positives for one significant fruit shipper.
June 20 , 2014
'I'd grow GM bananas if they prove viable', says Kenyan farmer
Wilberforce Ngugi is optimistic about human trials for vitamin-rich GM bananas. What do you think the initiative will mean for East Africa?
June 20 , 2014
Thai officials confiscate human rights campaigner's passport
As part of criminal charges brought by a fruit company, British academic Andy Hall is now unable to leave Thailand.
June 19 , 2014
EU gives strong financial support to Dominican Republic banana industry
The EU has donated €12.5 million to improve Dominican banana production and benefit workers.
June 18 , 2014
