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U.S.-European Union organic trade deal takes effect
An historic organic equivalency agreement between the U.S. and the European Union is now active.
June 06 , 2012
Agri-exports pulling Peruvians out of poverty, study shows
If Peru's agricultural growth rate continues the sector could create 400,000 new direct jobs in a decade.
June 06 , 2012
European apple shortage leads to steep price hikes
Apple supply in Europe is tight with a weak euro and foreign growers opting for closer markets.
June 06 , 2012
USDA declares European grapevine moth eradication in four counties
Export restrictions have been lifted for four Californian fruit-growing areas, re-opening Mexican export opportunities.
June 06 , 2012
Honduran banana and pineapple sales up in Q1
Better fertilization and disease control have helped drive up Honduran banana exports this year.
June 05 , 2012
U.S. asparagus market benefits from new presentations, says PAIA
The Peruvian Asparagus Importers' Association expects consumption of the vegetable to remain strong in the U.S.
June 05 , 2012
Ecuador needs open banana markets to absorb productivity growth
Ecuador hopes to reduce banana market tariffs so it can offload higher volumes in the future.
June 05 , 2012
Chilean walnut exporters search new markets as prices soar
Chilean walnut producers are eyeing up new markets off the back of an excellent growth in export prices.
June 05 , 2012
Tech talk: bright device picks up GM fruit contaminates
A new portable method of detecting GM-contaminated DNA in fruit could help farmers in the field.
June 05 , 2012
More Chilean apples going to domestic market in 2012
Chile's apple industry has been very cautious this year, holding back volumes from foreign markets.
June 04 , 2012
