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Peru's fruit pulp exports set to grow by nearly a third
Growing demand for exotic fruit pulp from key European countries will help Peru expand exports this year.
January 06 , 2012
SA's growing processing sector gives exporters new avenues
South Africa's growing food processing industry is hungry for good quality raw imports.
January 06 , 2012
Fire destroys Chilean orchards in southern region
Luis Mayol's first act as Chilean Agricultural Minister is offering a credit line for fire-affected farmers.
January 06 , 2012
Peru may export first blueberries in September, says govt agency
The Peruvian government is hopeful a small shipment of blueberries will be exported in September.
January 05 , 2012
Filipino govt to distribute Panama disease-free banana seeds
Panama Disease poses a significant threat to Asian banana crops, but the Filipino Government is taking action.
January 05 , 2012
South African growers pushing pears to processing
SA growers are selling their earliest pear variety to canning factories to avoid overlapping with Europe.
January 05 , 2012
Subsole to harness solar power with northern Chilean project
Chilean company Subsole is building a solar plant to power irrigation, with Inter-American Development Bank assistance.
January 04 , 2012
Peru's ag exports rose by almost a quarter in 2011
Peru's agricultural exports passed the US$4 billion mark in 2011, driven by rapid growth for horticultural goods.
January 04 , 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
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
