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Downpour harms papaya crops in Brazil

Brazil's papaya growing heartland has been hit by heavy downpour and is at risk of possible fungal damage.
January 03 , 2012

South Africa's pomegranate industry is taking root

South Africa's nascent pomegranate export industry is set to grow by 25% next year.
January 03 , 2012

Pakistani exporters push govt for mandarin boost

Pakistan's kinnow mandarin season looks good with producers optimistic about shipments despite export hurdles.
January 03 , 2012

Argentine experts to galvanize Mozambican fruit industry

Argentina is expanding its technical presence in Africa with a move to help bolster Mozambican fruit production.
January 03 , 2012

Uruguay's citrus industry in the dumps due to rising costs

Uruguay's citrus industry is in crisis with exporters closing operations due to high overheads.
January 03 , 2012

The Packaging Pitch: adding value through "occasion marketing" and recycling trays

Lisa Cork analyzes some packaging favorites from last year's PMA Fresh Summit.
January 02 , 2012

APM Terminals to invest US$900M in Mexican port

A significant investment in Mexico's largest Pacific port is expected to increase international trade.
January 02 , 2012

Uruguayan Senate approves ag land tax

Uruguay will introduce a new rural land tax in a bid to raise funds for infrastructure projects.
January 02 , 2012

Argentina's blueberry hotspot closing with increased volumes

Blueberry production and quality was up in Argentina's blueberry heartland of Tucumán in 2011.
January 02 , 2012

U.S.: John Pandol offers advice over Chilean grape supply issues

John Pandol has highlighted ways Chilean grape exporters can mend the frustrations of some U.S. retailers.
January 02 , 2012