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Zespri takes hold of Korean kiwifruit market: Chile takes notice
Chile's kiwifruit industry has been reticent towards Zespri's exclusivity strategy in South Korea, but insiders say the move could cause serious problems.
March 14 , 2011
Argentine workers protest at Belgian packing plant
A Belgian company's decision to close down an apple packing plant earlier than usual has sparked protests in the Argentine province of Neuquén.
March 14 , 2011
Shares sink for indebted shipping company CSAV
Major international freight company CSAV lost $150 million in market value on friday, adding to continued debt woes.
March 14 , 2011
Indonesia eyes palm oil flat tax
Indonesia's trade minister has announced the government is studying a flat tax proposal for palm oil, while higher global output is expected to put pressure on prices.
March 14 , 2011
Innovative insurance for Kenyan farmers
A Kenyan microfinance organisation has extended its insurance offering to include harvests.
March 14 , 2011
The Amorous Adventures of Miss Ava Cado: Ep. 2
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wFKx5AYRDkY[/youtube]
March 11 , 2011
SA apple exports to grow 10% in 2011
Strong currency and production costs have put pressure on South Africa's pome fruit industry, but apple exports are expected to grow 10% this season.
March 11 , 2011
Chinese apples just a whisper in Aussie market
Despite all the controversy surrounding Chinese apple imports in Australia, an industry leader has announced the influx has had very little effect.
March 11 , 2011
Zap of life for fragile fruit
New research has found fruit shelf life could be extended by up to five days through the use of plasma beam technology.
March 11 , 2011
Containers in short supply in Peru, says IMO
The International Mango Organization (IMO) has announced the possibility of very limited containers from the Peruvian port of Paita for the next three weks, after discussions with shipping line executives.
March 11 , 2011
