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The drivers behind low U.S. fruit and vegetable prices

Consultant Dick Spezzano discusses the competitive U.S. horticultural landscape.
June 12 , 2012

Southern Argentine fruit exports hit 8-year low

We take a look at dramatically lower Argentine pome fruit exports and the market scenarios they face.
June 11 , 2012

Colombian lawsuit against Dole dismissed with prejudice

A lawsuit alleging Dole paid Colombian paramilitary groups has been dismissed by a Los Angeles court.
June 11 , 2012

Canada: GM apple trial sparks export fears among growers

Canadian apple growers in British Columbia are lobbying against a proposed GM commercial crop trial.
June 11 , 2012

Canadian food inspection changes 'only positive', says CPMA

The CPMA says food inspection modernization could help boost consumer confidence in fruits and vegetables.
June 11 , 2012

European undersupply benefits South African lemon sales

South African lemon exports are expected to be lower than last year.
June 11 , 2012

Reservoir agreement signed in northern Chile

A US$69 million reservoir is to be built in the Chilean grape and blueberry region of Coquimbo.
June 08 , 2012

Australia: Sunraysia packing upgrade to support mandarin boom

An Australian fruit company expects a packing house upgrade will boost competitiveness in citrus markets.
June 08 , 2012

Brazil: the aftermath of record juice production

CitrusBR president Christian Lohbauer discusses Brazil's orange juice stock outlook.
June 08 , 2012

U.S. Northwest upcoming pear volumes to fall on 2011 figures

U.S. Northwest pear volumes are better than the five-year average but are predicted to be 6% lower this year.
June 08 , 2012

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