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Indonesia to investigate E.U. palm oil trade barriers

Indonesia's trade minister has announced an expert team will study the country's palm oil export obstacles in the E.U.
May 09 , 2011

Different varieties to open 'new chapter' for Chilean kiwifruit

Chile has ramped up its kiwifruit portfolio with three different varieties.
May 09 , 2011

Chile seeks investment to double cultivation

Chile's fruit sector wants more capital through international joint ventures, as local banks have not taken enough initiative.
May 06 , 2011

Drought cuts Bolivian citrus production 25%

Drought has cut back Bolivia's citrus production this season while frosts had a negative impact on tomatoes.
May 06 , 2011

Peru's paprika exports rise 17.6%

Peruvian paprika export values rose in the first three months of 2011, but volumes did not.
May 06 , 2011

Unlocking the benefits of coconut oil

A Brazilian organic food retailer has highlighted the fat-burning properties of coconut oil.
May 06 , 2011

Aussie cherry grower to be charged with fraud

More than US$45 million of Australian ag businessman Paul Rennie's assets have been frozen by a Federal Court judge.
May 06 , 2011

SA farmers urged to expand plantations abroad

The South African Government has urged growers to expand operations into other countries, with pan-African railway plans in the works.
May 05 , 2011

Mozambican pineapples approved for European export

International certification for Mozambican pineapple exports has been heralded as an 'historic moment' for development.
May 05 , 2011

Forest Code sparks alarm for Sao Paulo banana growers

The fate of southern Brazil's banana growers hangs in the balance of heated Forest Code discussions in Congress.
May 05 , 2011