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U.S. pear growers hope for flavorful niche in Chinese market

The U.S. pear industry is hopeful it will be able to export to the Chinese mainland in September 2013.
October 18 , 2012

Rough weather to impact Argentine blueberry exports

El Niño will likely affect Argentina's blueberry exports but may smoothen out harvest peaks.
October 18 , 2012

Grape imports to Europe insufficient as Greek season closes

Brazilian grapes are selling for a high price in Europe as importers struggle to meet demand.
October 18 , 2012

U.S.: Kroger to expand, raise share price returns

Retailer Kroger plans to raise annual spending by US$200 million to enter new markets and boost existing ones.
October 18 , 2012

Market Pulse Week 41 - 2012

South African oranges went well close to home but had condition problems in Asia in week 41.
October 17 , 2012

South African stonefruit volumes 'promising'

South Africa is gearing up for high stonefruit volumes this season as new orchards come on stream.
October 17 , 2012

"We just need to know", says Citrus Australia

The Australian citrus industry is in limbo as growers wait on a government decision over export deregulation.
October 17 , 2012

Chile in search of the black diamond

Chile is ramping up its push into gourmet foods with an incipient truffle industry.
October 17 , 2012

New quality control service begins operation in Peru

Chilean and Peruvian companies Decofrut and CERPER have launched an alliance.
October 17 , 2012

Chiquita to exit deciduous business

Chiquita Brands has announced it will pull out of its deciduous fruit deal at the end of the California growing season.
October 16 , 2012