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Cranberry raisins take Chilean industry by storm

Chile may be synonymous with blueberries but the fruit's red cousin is now in the spotlight with high yields.
October 02 , 2012

NZ growers overwhelmingly back new industry levy

New Zealand growers have given overwhelming support for their industry body's new levy.
October 01 , 2012

Opinion: disease resistant cacao cultivars key for small farmers

Gioconda García Santamaría discusses Ecuador's efforts to make its third-largest export crop more productive.
October 01 , 2012

Poor weather prompts SA peach and nectarine export delay

South African growers are hoping for hotter weather to avoid smaller-sized stonefruit this season.
October 01 , 2012

Chilean ag exporters press for currency intervention

Unions claim the Chilean peso's strength is making agri-exports uncompetitive and unviable.
October 01 , 2012

South African blueberry volumes set to rise by 30%

South African growers are increasing their exports to U.K. supermarkets in the run up to Christmas.
October 01 , 2012

India's growing fruit processing sector to spark postharvest progress

India's burgeoning fruit processing industry could fuel improvement in the country's postharvest system.
October 01 , 2012

Snow and frost hit Brazilian apple crop

Brazilian apple growers were expecting a great year until unusual frosts hit orchards this week.
September 28 , 2012

NZ: Psa-V infected orchard cases treble

New Zealand's reported cases of Psa-V disease surged last week as packhouses updated their data.
September 28 , 2012

Stronger start for 2012-13 Argentine blueberry season

Argentina has kicked off its North America-bound blueberry exports in much higher numbers this year.
September 28 , 2012

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