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Hail cuts back Brazilian apple volumes

Brazilian growers were expecting a record year for apple quality, but recent hailstorms have changed that.
January 13 , 2012

Opinion: Horticulture NZ looking around the corner

HortNZ president Andrew Fenton says retail margins need to be challenged to stop growers going out of business.
January 12 , 2012

Peruvian avocado exports to jump by 30% in 2012

Peru's avocado export volumes are set to rise significantly in 2012, with a marginal increase in total shipment value.
January 12 , 2012

U.S. study finds grapes could help prevent age-related blindness

U.S. researchers have found that grape-eating mice are less likely to suffer from age-related blindness.
January 12 , 2012

Pome fruit production to fall in key Argentine regions

Apple production is due for a fall in two key Argentine provinces this year, but pear volumes are on the up.
January 12 , 2012

Chile notches strong rise in cherry exports

Chile is sending higher cherry volumes to Asia this year, but will prices keep steady?
January 12 , 2012

Market Pulse Week 1 - 2012

A lack of Chilean stonefruit kept prices high in the U.S. during week 1.
January 11 , 2012

Peru tackling local mango issues to bolster presence in Asia, U.S.

Peruvian mango growers need better coordination to succeed in Asia and increase U.S. access size requirements.
January 11 , 2012

SA litchi growers upbeat on exports after U.S. approval

South African producers are expecting a good litchi crop and plan to tap into the lucrative U.S. market.
January 11 , 2012

U.S.: pesticide resistance growing in strawberries

U.S. researchers have found fungus Botrytis cinerea has become more resistant to pesticides on strawberries.
January 11 , 2012

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