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Chile: San Antonio port workers get back on the job

With Chile's strikes at least hopefully suspended until May, we reveal the country's fruit exports this month in numbers.
January 29 , 2014

Market Pulse Week 4 - 2014

High volume and sales pressure were reported for Peruvian Red Globes in Russia in week 4.
January 29 , 2014

U.S.: Port Manatee deal could bolster Del Monte import presence

Del Monte and Logistec are on the cusp of sealing a US$24.6 million warehouse deal in Florida through a public-private partnership.
January 29 , 2014

Dominican Republic govt aims to double fruit exports

The Dominican Republic government hopes to foster export industries for exotic fruits like guavas and starfruit.
January 29 , 2014

China facing widespread cherry shortage, says importer

Two Chinese experts explain the factors behind this year's "viral" cherry sales campaign.
January 29 , 2014

U.S.: Agricultural Act of 2014 gains support from specialty crop group

A proposed report entails a 55% investment increase in specialty crop-related initiatives and programs.
January 29 , 2014

Chilean exporters threaten legal action over port strikes

"We are very, very angry. Chile does not deserve this," says Fedefruta president Cristián Allendes.
January 28 , 2014

Chilean port situation degenerates again

Port workers in San Antonio have decided to strike again, alleging their employers have not held their end of the bargain.
January 28 , 2014

British GM purple tomatoes take off in Canada

A Canadian company expects strong regulatory prospects with a U.K.-developed GM purple tomato.
January 28 , 2014

Bumper harvest for GM tomatoes

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January 28 , 2014