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Peru's mango exports double in first four months of 2011

Peru has boosted its mango exports in 2011 with the pulp category taking a high proportion of sales.
June 08 , 2011

SH fruit exporters continue to fall behind in currency competitiveness

Argentina was the only major Southern Hemisphere fruit exporter to gain currency competitiveness in the last year.
June 08 , 2011

Abused Argentine lemon workers to receive compensation

Outsourcing contracts in Argentina's citrus industry have been put under the spotlight following a recent 'slave labor' case.
June 08 , 2011

Mexico: strawberries to follow avocado success

Mexico's agricultural secretary has forecast growth for strawberries and avocadoes in destination markets.
June 08 , 2011

Uruguayan scientists find apple decay pathogen fighter

An Antarctic micro-organism could be used to combat apple decay in cold storage.
June 07 , 2011

Aussie ag optimism drops slightly, Rabobank survey shows

Australia's agricultural confidence has fallen in the second quarter, but improvement was seen in Queensland and Tasmania.
June 07 , 2011

Chile: 8,000 protesters march for agricultural reform

Thousands protested in Chile yesterday urging the government for change.
June 07 , 2011

Indonesian fruit exports rise 43% in Q1

Exotic products like snake fruit and mangosteens bumped up Indonesia's fruit exports in the first quarter.
June 07 , 2011

Spanish company expands to Brazilian market

Spanish fruit company Agromolinillo has launched a blueberry test run in Brazil.
June 07 , 2011

Chilean agricultural demonstration

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June 06 , 2011