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Chile's fruit shipments 19.5% higher in January
Chile's Office of Agriculture Studies and Policy (ODEPA) has announced a 19.5% rise in fruit shipments in January.
March 08 , 2011
Chiquita Banana blast from the past
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March 04 , 2011
Australian scientists confirm apple peels fight cancer
Researchers from the University of Melbourne have found tomato and apple peel waste can slow cancer growth
March 03 , 2011
Juicy citrus profits for Argentina and Peru in 2011
The world's largest lemon producer could boost production by 25% this year, but will it cut exports to keep down prices?
February 28 , 2011
Mozambique banana exporter edges closer to Europe and U.S.
Mozambican banana exporter Matanuska is waiting on quality certification to sell to U.S. and European markets, but inspections are expected this year.
February 25 , 2011
Brazil's orange seed demand skyrockets
Brazil's orange growers are planting more orchards to capitalize on high international prices, with demand so strong that some growers will have to wait 12 months for seedlings.
February 25 , 2011
Chilean exporters sell unripe kiwifruit
Some Chilean kiwi exporters are taking advantage of high global prices and selling unripe fruit, but the country's industry is working on a program to ensure internationally-validated sugar levels.
February 24 , 2011
Colombia looks to Asia after U.S. FTA withdrawal
A former Colombian vice-president has highlighted the benefits of a Colombian FTA with South Korea, in the wake of a suspended U.S. agreement.
February 22 , 2011
Colombia's farmers pessimistic on 2011 business outlook
Colombia's farming businesses have a negative outlook for 2011 despite attractive prices, a recent survey has shown.
February 21 , 2011
Colombia's truck drivers lift strikes
Colombia's 15-day truck driver strike has come to a close as the government reached a breakthrough deal with the union.
February 18 , 2011
