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Mexican banana growers in Apatzingán cut production by half

Growers in the Mexico's Michoacán state are slashing banana production due to stiff competition.
May 10 , 2012

Market Pulse Week 18 - 2012

Green skin avocado trade improved in the U.K., while there were price adjustments for Mexican Hass in the U.S.
May 09 , 2012

NZ: Maori mandate bolsters kiwifruit gains

A long term and united business model has helped New Zealand's Maori kiwifruit growers.
May 09 , 2012

Cocaine camouflaged as bananas seized by Peruvian officials

Peruvian agents have intercepted two metric tonnes of cocaine in banana boxes bound for Belgium.
May 09 , 2012

Australia: Coles to source local frozen vegetables

An Australian supermarket decision to source local veggies could impact key exporters to country.
May 09 , 2012

Maersk culls Andean-Europe service

Danish shipping line Maersk will finish up direct services from Peru and Chile to Northwest Europe.
May 09 , 2012

U.S.: Cornell launches new disease resistant raspberries

Double Gold and Crimson Night raspberry cultivars will be sold throughout the U.S. in spring next year.
May 08 , 2012

Opinion: mixed health messages and fresh produce opportunities

BerryBroad Juanita Gaglio talks misleading health claims and the EU's Food Information Transparency Initiative.
May 08 , 2012

Great task ahead for Chilean avocados in Brazil

Convincing Brazilians to make the switch to Hass variety avocados will be a big challenge for Chile.
May 08 , 2012

Mexican scientists discover yeast antidote to citrus mold

Researchers have discovered yeast is a powerful alternative in preventing post harvest citrus mold.
May 08 , 2012

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