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New nutrition labels for Argentine pears

Argentina's National Institute of Agricultural Technology has created a new nutritonal labelling scheme for Williams pears, in a bid to promote consumption and ensure quality.
July 06 , 2011

Chile launches citrus action plan after frosts

A Chilean citrus committee has launched an action plan to prevent the export of damaged fruit, in the wake of recent frosts.
July 06 , 2011

Coldsnap positive for Brazilian apples

Brazilian apple growers could be in for a bumper crop next season after a recent coldsnap.
July 06 , 2011

NZ: Zespri forms U.S. partnership in Psa fight

New Zealand kiwifruit company Zespri has formed a partnership with U.S. bacteriophage producer OmniLytics Incorporated.
July 05 , 2011

Second coldsnap hits Argentine lemon crops

Crops in the world's largest lemon-exporting province suffered serious damages from frost in recent days.
July 05 , 2011

Brazilian company plans Senegal melon plantations

Brazilian fresh produce company Agrícola Famosa plans to start an experimental melon plantation in Senegal in December.
July 05 , 2011

Dramatic rise for Mexico's lime exports

Mexico's lime exports rose 52.5% year-on-year from January to April this year with a total value of US$98 million
July 05 , 2011

'The world is our horizon', says Peruvian ag expert

A Peruvian agricultural expert says President-elect Ollanta Humala needs to promote regional empowerment and international openness.
July 05 , 2011

Opinion: Middle East fruit sales constant despite upheaval

G.F. Marketing director David Pearce discusses the dynamics of fruit exports to the Middle East.
July 05 , 2011

Technology needed to reduce Kenya's mango losses

A university lecturer has called for greater use of post harvest technology in Kenya to reduce mango industry losses.
July 04 , 2011

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