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Chiquita expects U.S. market share growth in 2013
Fruit company Chiquita Brands has listed several causes for optimism in 2013.
March 12 , 2013
U.S.: WSU seeks commercial partners for new apple variety
Washington State University has developed a crispy apple with strong storage and non-browning characteristics.
March 12 , 2013
Argentina: Patagonian fruit exports rise in early 2013
Argentina's apple and pear shipments to northern Europe were up sharply in the first two months of 2013.
March 11 , 2013
The Packaging Pitch: marketing "uses" prompts multi-variety purchases
Lisa Cork looks at how educating consumers about different uses of certain varieties can drive sales across products.
March 11 , 2013
Spanish grower group calls to control South African citrus imports
Black spot concerns have led Spanish citrus growers to urge for blocking South African imports or exhaustive controls.
March 11 , 2013
Fruits keep U.S. produce sales strong in Q4 2012
U.S. fruit prices may have increased in the last quarter of 2012 but volume and dollar sales stayed strong.
March 11 , 2013
Asia-Pacific agriculture drives global demand for ammonia
Growing populations in China and India are driving food security pressures and demand for ammonia-based fertilizers.
March 11 , 2013
Lime growers block road in Mexico
HLB-affected Mexican lime growers blocked a highway this week calling for government assistance.
March 08 , 2013
Mexico: frosts cause avocado losses in Morelos
A state government is arranging an assistance plan for avocado growers hit by frost in Mexico.
March 08 , 2013
NZ: Enza Gold growers "cautiously optimistic" on Hipkins departure
After feeling abandoned from the BayWa takeover, NZ Enza Gold growers are hopeful T&G will change tack on their variety.
March 08 , 2013
