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Opinion: the 'huge potential' for Chilean fruit in India

An FTA could make India "capable of consuming all of Chile's produce", says a leading fruit importer.
March 23 , 2012

U.S. GM transparency petition edging towards one million mark

A GM labeling petition in the U.S. has garnered strong support as an FDA deadline beckons.
March 22 , 2012

NZ: Zespri to license Gold3 kiwifruit after positive test results

Zespri says the new variety G3 kiwifruit has a similar taste profile to the commercially successful Hort16A.
March 22 , 2012

Ecuador set to have a national banana export company

Ecuador's president wants to create a national banana export company to help protect small producers.
March 22 , 2012

APM Terminals gets final govt endorsement in Costa Rica

A US$992 million port project in Costa Rica could have a positive impact on the fruit industry.
March 22 , 2012

Nicaragua to launch first frozen fruit processing plant

Nicaragua is set to export mango cubes to the U.S. with the opening of its first frozen processing plant.
March 22 , 2012

Australia: Queensland horticultural traineeships gain recognition

Traineeships for Production Horticulture in Queensland at a Certificate II and III level have been officially recognised by the Australian Qualification Framework. The Department of Employment, Economic Development and Innovation (DEEDI), peak horticulture body Growcom and local growers associations such as the Bowen and Gumlu District Growers Association have worked together to have the skills […]
March 21 , 2012

Market Pulse Week 11 - 2012

Nectarine sales improved in the U.S. in week 11, but problems were reported in other markets.
March 21 , 2012

Get connected: Chilean kiwifruit special edition magazine set to go live

A unique opportunity to take part in Chile's first special edition magazine on kiwifruit is on offer.
March 21 , 2012

Chilean organic lemons attract growing interest in Europe

European importers are on the look out for more small to medium suppliers of organic lemons, claims ProChile.
March 21 , 2012

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