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Chilean grape exporter wins landmark import price ruling case

The DRC has ruled in favor of a Chilean grape exporter in a case surrounding low import prices.
February 14 , 2012

South Africa trials early Forelle pear shipment

South Africa is involved in an early export trial of one of its largest pear cultivars in a bid to beat rivals on quality.
February 14 , 2012

GM crop hectares rose 8% in 2011

An ISAAA study found GM crop plantation area rose by 12 million hectares last year.
February 13 , 2012

Heavy rains set to cut back Peruvian mango exports

Peru was already expecting lower mango export volumes, but recent rains have cut expectations again.
February 13 , 2012

NZ: kiwifruit grafting investigation could take two months, says Zespri

A Zespri illegal grafting investigation concerning the chairman's brother is set to take two months at least.
February 13 , 2012

Peru could 'easily double' U.S. avocado volumes in 2012, says expert

A Peruvian professor says the country should hold the trigger on U.S. avocado exports until June to get better prices.
February 13 , 2012

Opinion: retailers need to get their act together with marketing messages

Golden Sun Marketing owner Don Goodwin discusses some disturbing trends in the fresh produce retail space.
February 13 , 2012

Tesco trials new shelf life extension packaging for fresh produce

Tesco hopes to drastically reduce fruit wastage with a new packaging technology it is trialing.
February 10 , 2012

Giumarra and R.C.F. Produce team up to sell Mexican mangoes

Giumarra's Craig Uchizono is enthusiastic about mango growth potential.
February 10 , 2012

Argentine fruit region reports sharp export downturn

Fruit shipments from Argentina's Río Negro province slumped in January.
February 10 , 2012

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