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Juicy citrus profits for Argentina and Peru in 2011
The world's largest lemon producer could boost production by 25% this year, but will it cut exports to keep down prices?
February 28 , 2011
Panama expands pineapple exports to Russia and Turkey
Panama is set to double pineapple exports next year with new markets in Russia and Turkey, with potential expansion into Japan and other Asian countries.
February 28 , 2011
Costa Rica expects China FTA this week
Costa Rica's banana and pineapple industries will likely receive a boost from a China FTA agreement expected this week.
February 28 , 2011
Libya owes Ecuador US$1M banana debt
Civil unrest in Libya has led to further concerns for Ecuador's banana industry about an outstanding payment for exports to the North African nation.
February 28 , 2011
Grape scraps could be used for beauty products
Southern Hemisphere grape producers and winemakers could benefit from a Spanish-developed technology that uses grape scraps for beauty products.
February 28 , 2011
Italian-owned Chile fruit company to triple exports
Unifrutti Global's Chilean arm refuses to rest on its laurels of successful export growth, with plans to invest in modernizing facilities and building production capacity.
February 25 , 2011
Fruit Wars
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oL1-8qC_QUc&feature=related[/youtube]
February 25 , 2011
Mozambique banana exporter edges closer to Europe and U.S.
Mozambican banana exporter Matanuska is waiting on quality certification to sell to U.S. and European markets, but inspections are expected this year.
February 25 , 2011
Funny orange love story
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PqQQrLPdyws&feature=related [/youtube]
February 25 , 2011
NZ company records 'minimal' earthquake damage
New Zealand-based Turners & Growers has announced 'minimal' damage from the earthquake that rocked Christchurch, as it plans to expand ownership in Inglis Horticulture.
February 25 , 2011
