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Chilean blueberry exports begin descent

Chile's blueberry harvesting will mostly be focused on the Elliott variety for the rest of the season.
February 03 , 2012

Chile's water woes to continue in 2012

Chile's fruit growers will need to work together in water management, with a dry period expected until June at least.
February 03 , 2012

Kenya bans dimethoate

European buyer backlash has led Kenya to ban its use of dimethoate on crops.
February 02 , 2012

Overlapping grape expectations in Europe

Chile is on the cusp of sending a lot more grapes to Europe, which will likely impact on South African, Argentine and Peruvian suppliers.
February 02 , 2012

Plum forecast squashed in Argentine province

Season plum production estimates in the Argentine province of Mendoza have been revised down significantly.
February 02 , 2012

The Packaging Pitch: does sticker size matter?

Packaging expert Lisa Cork highlights ways marketers can harness sticker space to send powerful messages.
February 02 , 2012

2,000 hectares of bananas under water in Ecuador

Ecuadorian banana growers have called on the government to provide more flood prevention infrastructure.
February 02 , 2012

Market Pulse Week 4 - 2012

The European grape market was put under pressure by South African and Chilean supply in week 4.
February 01 , 2012

Peruvian frozen strawberry exporter could double shipments in 2012

Peruvian frozen strawberry exporter Agroworld is bullish on market opportunities for the next season.
February 01 , 2012

Aussie grower group criticizes Coles over fresh produce price slash

Growcom has called on Aussie retailer Coles to explain how price slashes won't impact on growers.
February 01 , 2012

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