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Peru's lúcuma producers claim govt is delaying exports

The Prolúcuma president has called on the Peruvian government to develop a coherent national cultivation strategy to help exports.
November 16 , 2011

NZ: Plant & Food Research and the fruit breeding ‘numbers game’

A New Zealand research organization looks set to continue making waves in hitting the right taste buds.
November 16 , 2011

Costa Rica: Del Monte banana workers strike for more pay

Banana workers at Del Monte's Costa Rican plantations are still on strike over work conditions.
November 16 , 2011

Ecuador at loggerheads over minimum banana price

Ecuadorian growers and exporters are still struggling to agree on a minimum banana price.
November 15 , 2011

Chile to gain US$170m new container manufacturing plant

Chile's San Antonio port will be the home for Latin America's first 'reefer' manufacturing plant.
November 15 , 2011

Corn producers slam Peruvian GM bill

Corn producers describe the Peruvian government's moratorium on GM crops as ill-informed.
November 15 , 2011

Mexico cuts NZ kiwifruit import tax by 20%

Mexico has announced it will reduce import tax on New Zealand's kiwifruit.
November 15 , 2011

South African grape exporters raise E.U. consumption concerns

South African grape growers are expecting a good harvest but are worried about E.U. consumer demand.
November 15 , 2011

Takeover of T&G moves a step closer

German food supplier BayWa's looks set to gain approval for T&G takeover.
November 14 , 2011

Argentine's blueberry heartland sees 20% export rise

Argentine blueberry exports show a marked year-on-year increase, especially in Europe.
November 14 , 2011