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Wal-Mart, Massmart agree to US $2.4 billion deal
If approved, American retailer would take 51% controlling interest
November 30 , 2010
Namibia expects big grape crop due to good weather
Exporters expect to exceed last year's shipment because of good quality, European demand
November 29 , 2010
Michoacán avocado industry targeting small thefts
Up to 6 metric tons of fruit stolen between January and June, industry group says
November 26 , 2010
Chile's blueberry harvest picks up the pace
The slow harvest in the north could cause labor problems as workers shift to the early grape harvest.
November 26 , 2010
New Zealand paid 19% more produce export tariffs this year than in 2008
Tariffs placed on fresh produce exports from New Zealand in receiving markets have cost the industry some NZD $235 million (US $ 179 million), up 19% since 2008.
November 25 , 2010
Argentina growers association pessimistic on 2011 for apples and pears
Increased labor costs have Argentine growers looking to the government for backing.
November 24 , 2010
U.S. grants patents for two new Chilean guava varieties
Patents were issued for the Red Pearl and South Pearl varieties of the Chilean guava.
November 24 , 2010
Australian university looks to replicate kiwi success with Chinese fruit
The University of Queensland is looking for investors to establish production of a Chinese fruit known as Yeng Mei, also called the Chinese or Red Beyberry.
November 23 , 2010
Chile’s northern grapes set for export to more markets
Grape growers in Chile’s northern Atacama Region, are set to start exporting the fruit in December to a receiving base more diverse than the traditional destination of the United States.
November 23 , 2010
Food packaging promises fruit, doesn't deliver, Freshfel says
Nearly 20% of foods with fruit on the packaging contains no fruit at all and may violate EU rules on health claims, the group says
November 23 , 2010
