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Panama pineapple exports set to double
A major grower is hoping Panama pineapples' renowned low pesticide levels will entice U.S. and E.U. retailers.
March 15 , 2012
Riverina floods causing fruit drop, says Citrus Australia
Australian citrus region Riverina is experiencing unprecedented flooding with waterlogged plants.
March 15 , 2012
Mexican mango farmers fear crop losses due to fierce winds
Winds of up to 120 kilometers per hour have hit Mexican mango growers hard.
March 13 , 2012
Ecuador banana sizing loophole prompts price speculation
Ecuadorian banana producers have hit out at the government for failing to set prices for larger Europe-bound cartons.
March 13 , 2012
South African fig and pomegranate research set to pay off
Large-sized figs and sweet pomegranates varieties are being developed in South Africa for export.
March 12 , 2012
South African grape season fraught with difficulties
South African table grape returns have slumped in Europe due in part to Latin American exporters flooding the market.
March 06 , 2012
Chile's Thompson grape season to close a fortnight early
Drought conditions in the north of Chile have led to faster yet fewer Thompson grape shipments to the U.S.
March 05 , 2012
The Packaging Pitch: when stickers miss the point
Marketing expert Lisa Cork looks at stickers that fail to educate consumers about product benefits.
March 01 , 2012
Fresh Del Monte posts Q4 losses despite overall 2011 gain
A tough economic climate and high petrol costs prompted a 5% rise in net losses in Q4 for Del Monte.
February 29 , 2012
Coconut, fruit and nut waste could power energy-poor countries
A U.S. study has found there is serious electricity-generating potential in fruit, nut and coconut waste.
February 23 , 2012
