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Chinese ag giant bets on Chilean premium fruit
A Chinese business linked to Lenovo has kicked off international fruit sourcing plans with a joint venture in South America.
April 17 , 2013
Sunnyridge blueberry varieties now available in Peru
The Peruvian blueberry season may start earlier now that University of Florida varieties have been made available.
April 16 , 2013
Mexican grape growers confident for strong season
Mexico's grape producers are cautiously optimistic despite some frost concerns.
April 15 , 2013
Arctic apples near approval as GM debate carries on
Nonbrowing Arctic apples look and taste just like their parent fruit, but will consumers accept the GM product?
April 15 , 2013
Brazil and Portugal sign fruit trade agreement
Portuguese fruit exporters hope to add to their €40 million in annual trade with Brazil through a special agreement with the country.
April 12 , 2013
Mexico: lime workers request protection after fatal ambush
Attacks left at least eight lime workers dead in Mexico's Michoacán state and paralyzed fruit packing.
April 12 , 2013
Fall Creek releases six new blueberry varieties
Fall Creek has released a range of new blueberries to cater to different physical demands, flavors and uses.
April 11 , 2013
U.S.: ILA accepts new master contract for port workers
U.S. East and Gulf coast port workers are close to the final seal of approval for a new six-year contract.
April 11 , 2013
Chilean port strikes: what happened in Valparaiso?
Juan Venegas sheds light on the disquiet of port workers in Chile's Valparaiso.
April 11 , 2013
South Africa: payment talks key to unlocking raisin potential
South African weather has been ideal for raisin production, but will packers be able to buy the fruit?
April 10 , 2013
