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Costa Rica expects China FTA this week

Costa Rica's banana and pineapple industries will likely receive a boost from a China FTA agreement expected this week.
February 28 , 2011

Libya owes Ecuador US$1M banana debt

Civil unrest in Libya has led to further concerns for Ecuador's banana industry about an outstanding payment for exports to the North African nation.
February 28 , 2011

Grape scraps could be used for beauty products

Southern Hemisphere grape producers and winemakers could benefit from a Spanish-developed technology that uses grape scraps for beauty products.
February 28 , 2011

Italian-owned Chile fruit company to triple exports

Unifrutti Global's Chilean arm refuses to rest on its laurels of successful export growth, with plans to invest in modernizing facilities and building production capacity.
February 25 , 2011

Fruit Wars

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oL1-8qC_QUc&feature=related[/youtube]
February 25 , 2011

Mozambique banana exporter edges closer to Europe and U.S.

Mozambican banana exporter Matanuska is waiting on quality certification to sell to U.S. and European markets, but inspections are expected this year.
February 25 , 2011

Funny orange love story

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PqQQrLPdyws&feature=related [/youtube]
February 25 , 2011

NZ company records 'minimal' earthquake damage

New Zealand-based Turners & Growers has announced 'minimal' damage from the earthquake that rocked Christchurch, as it plans to expand ownership in Inglis Horticulture.
February 25 , 2011

Chile blueberry exports beat estimates again in week 7

Chilean blueberry exports slightly exceeded forecasts in week 7 as the industry hit 94% of shipment forecasts.
February 25 , 2011

Clever fruit escape animation (In German with subtitles)

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VvrllGLezMs&feature=related[/youtube]
February 25 , 2011