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Peru may harness new mango varieties

Peru's Promango plans to import 23 mango varieties from a U.S. gemplasm to widen the industry's production portfolio.
June 20 , 2013

Favorable exchange rate could raise South African citrus exports

A USDA report has highlighted an expected increase for South African citrus exports, provided the European Union doesn't close its doors.
June 20 , 2013

Market Pulse Week 24 - 2013

Price adjustments were seen for Crimson and Red Globe grapes in Europe during week 24.
June 19 , 2013

NZ: strong take-up for Zespri Gold3 kiwifruit

New Zealand kiwifruit company Zespri says license allocation for it Gold3 variety has been "significantly oversubscribed".
June 19 , 2013

Irrigation project looks to untap ag potential in Chile's driest regions

Irrigation planning in Chile's desert could give the nation a major agricultural boost.
June 19 , 2013

Argentina may regulate kiwifruit imports to promote local production

Argentine Kiwifruit Association president Luis Figueroa discusses his industry's potential despite current economic difficulties.
June 19 , 2013

Spanish group slams Chinese 'protectionism'

A FEPEX spokesperson discusses the difficulties of Chinese produce import protocols.
June 19 , 2013

NZ: Giumarra anticipates start of Meyer lemon exports

Shipments for the season will begin soon for New Zealand Meyer lemons bound for U.S. grocery stores.
June 18 , 2013

Opinion: Chilean bill may bring benefits to seasonal farm work

Álvaro Varas del Canto discusses Chile's latest migrant labor bill and its potential impacts on the fruit industry.
June 18 , 2013

Mini, brown tomatoes challenge consumer perception

Mastronardi Produce's Mini Kumato tomato may look a bit odd at first glance but the company says it's sweet.
June 18 , 2013