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Chilean berry leader Hortifrut to list on stock exchange

Berry company Hortifrut is offering up a 29% stake to the market in a bid to fund expansion investment.
June 20 , 2012

The Hass-Horn: avocado market challenges ahead this U.S. summer

Avocado export Avi Crane discusses the current dynamics of the U.S. avocado market and Peruvian entry.
June 19 , 2012

Chile to up the ante for 2012 citrus export campaign

Chile is targeting the U.S. and South Korean markets with citrus promotions and a ripening verification program.
June 19 , 2012

NZ: learning Europe's lessons from Psa

New Zealand's Kiwifruit Vine Health has called for a national pest management strategy to combat disease Psa.
June 19 , 2012

Europe eager for early South African navel exports

South Africa is capitalizing on a lack of Spanish and Moroccan late oranges in the European market.
June 19 , 2012

Dominican Republic eyes regional specialty mango leadership

The Dominican Republic aims to bolster its exports of ethnic, organic and gourmet mangoes.
June 19 , 2012

Peruvian grape production to more than double in 2013

Peru's grape industry has witnessed impressive growth over a short period of time, according to a USDA report.
June 18 , 2012

Argentine ag under threat from tax overdrive

Argentine farmers' tax burdens are holding back the industry, claims an agricultural expert.
June 18 , 2012

U.S.: New Jersey blueberries ready ahead of schedule

One of the U.S.'s largest blueberry states has started harvesting 10 days earlier than normal.
June 18 , 2012

E.U. importers believe new organic accord will boost U.S. trade

European importers are upbeat about a new accord over organic certification between the U.S. and E.U.
June 18 , 2012