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Peru reports almost 300% growth in mango exports

An impressive comeback for Peru's mango exports has been attributed to good weather.
January 10 , 2013

Chile closes 2012 with 4% growth for citrus exports

Chilean navel oranges shined in 2012 with 9% export growth.
January 09 , 2013

United States: major organic farm files for bankruptcy

After six decades of operation, Colorado's Grant Family Farms faces closure.
January 08 , 2013

Plastic ball tests improve Maersk's fresh produce transport

Plastic balls treated as breathing organisms have helped MCI better understand produce transportation.
January 07 , 2013

Chilean grape exports to North America down 31.2%

A shortfall in Chilean export grapes has led to high prices for both white and red seedless.
January 07 , 2013

Prunes gain space in Chilean export portfolio

Chile's prune export values have roughly hit par with their fresh plum counterpart in recent years.
January 04 , 2013

Mexico: Veracruz Persian lime growers fearful of HLB virus

Huanglongbing detection in the Mexican state of Tabasco is causing alarm in surrounding areas.
January 03 , 2013

Argentina forecasts stronger 2013 grape season

After a year of hail damage, Argentina projects 29% growth for national grape output.
December 31 , 2012

2012 Year in Review - Second Half

At Fresh Fruit Portal we give a snapshot of the top stories that made headlines in the second half of 2012.
December 31 , 2012

First Chinese plum genome sequence shines light on fruit development

Better understanding of Prunus mume could help breeders improve future Rosaceae family fruits.
December 31 , 2012

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