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Storms damage northern Chilean grapevines, infrastructure

The Copiapó Valley has been one of the worst hit agricultural zones from recent storms in northern Chile.
March 26 , 2015

U.S.: Boycott threatens Driscoll's supplier

"It’s so hard to bring in workers from abroad, and what happens when they do it legally? They get punished." One industry insider says this is the true story behind a farm labor battle raging in Washington State.
March 26 , 2015

Costa Rica: CANAPEP says eco-group "overstated" water pollution problems

A Costa Rican NGO has petitioned the IAHCR to help halt pineapple expansion in the Caribbean country.
March 26 , 2015

New Indian banana brands slip into Gulf markets

Pick N Serve managing director Subrata Mondal believes he can get an edge over Ecuadorian and Philippine banana suppliers to the Gulf region.
March 26 , 2015

Mexican resolution puts an end to avocado export services monopoly

Mexican avocado packers no longer need to be members of APEAM to export to the U.S.
March 26 , 2015

No risk of Russian ban on Serbian fruit, says ambassador

Serbia has reportedly established a new system of sending phytosanitary certificates to Russia in advance.
March 26 , 2015

Brazil's Argentine pome fruit ban "unjustified and hasty", says CAFI

A major Argentine industry body warns of "severe social consequences" if Brazil's pome fruit ban continues.
March 26 , 2015

Brazil halts Argentine pome fruit imports

Brazilian authorities say they detected the codling moth in 15 Argentine apple and pear shipments in the first quarter of 2015 alone.
March 25 , 2015

Anxious wait for Serbian apple exporters after Russian accusations

Serbian apple exporters depend heavily on the Russian market, with some believing re-export claims may be a 'mix up'.
March 25 , 2015

State of the Market - Week 12, 2015

A reduced supply allowed for white seedless grape price stabilization in the U.S. in week 12.
March 25 , 2015