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Aussie mangoes not meeting U.K. potential

A study shows the British love Australian mangoes, but producers and marketers need to better communicate how to eat them.
May 04 , 2011

Chile's nut exports to rise 50%

A growth in Chile's walnut, almond and hazelnut plantations has made it the Southern Hemisphere's largest nut exporter.
May 04 , 2011

Peru's cocoa exports up 40.5%

Peru's cocoa shipments rose significantly in the first three months of 2011 compared to the same period last year.
May 03 , 2011

NZ opposition supports Zespri

New Zealand opposition leader Phil Goff says if the country's kiwifruit export system is working, don't fix it.
May 03 , 2011

Brazilian state expects 6.9% apple harvest fall

A major Brazilian apple-growing state expects a fall in harvests this year due to hail damage.
May 03 , 2011

Chile: 66% of fruit farmers in the red

Chile's fruit industry is currently in the 'worst profitability crisis in its history' with two thirds of farmers in the red.
May 03 , 2011

Mexican farmers still wait for assistance

Mexico's farming assistance promises are yet to become a reality.
May 03 , 2011

New Brazilian citrus zone doubles production

Many Brazilian citrus farmers are opting to produce in a new part of the country due to its distance from diseases and pests.
May 02 , 2011

Former T&G chairman 'quietly confident' for Zespri court case

New Zealand's ambitions to be part of an extended Trans-Pacific Partnership FTA put serious pressure on a High Court case against Zespri, says former Turners & Growers chairman Tony Gibbs.
May 02 , 2011

Mexican worm outbreak 'under control'

A screwworm outbreak in the State of Mexico is 'under control' but it has affected avocado exports to the U.S.
May 02 , 2011