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Colombian minister confident of U.S. tariff preferences
Colombia's growers have been given hope by the country's trade minister, who is confident the U.S. will renew tariff preferences in mid-March, with an FTA ratification expected later this year.
February 23 , 2011
Chile's domestic demand pushes down avocado exports
High currency values and domestic demand meant a lower proportion of Chile's avocadoes were exported this season, but not all importers have been affected.
February 23 , 2011
Australian PM's New Zealand apple truce 'premature'
Australian farmers have called PM Julia Gillard's NZ apple truce comments as 'premature', with a Biosecurity Australia import risk assessment investigation currently underway.
February 22 , 2011
New Chilean producer announces 'ambitious' export targets
Chilean company Exportadora del Sur has ambitious export targets for its first season of business, as its director calls for apple growers to unite as a committee.
February 21 , 2011
Five countries unite under International Pome Fruit Alliance in Berlin
The International Pome Fruit Alliance (IPFA) has been officially formed at Fruit Logistica in Berlin, with opportunities for participating companies to share varieties and arrange royalty schemes.
February 14 , 2011
Kiwi waste could be used to make bioplastic spoons
The Kiwi industry has potential to tap into new bioplastic technology, currently in the patenting process to create spoons and knives.
February 08 , 2011
Southern Hemisphere countries tackle exchange rate woes
The weak U.S. dollar hurt growers and exporters in 2010, but will government intervention and self-help programs lead to a more profitable 2011?
February 04 , 2011
La Niña to continue at least until April
WMO says current La Niña episode, which has been one of the strongest of the last century, is expected to continue for another two to four months.
February 01 , 2011
Banana peels could clean polluted water, research shows
Brazilian scientist discovers industrial use for banana peels to clean contaminated water.
January 27 , 2011
U.S. cherry supplier calls for better labeling
U.S. cherry supplier and importer of Chilean cherries calls for more accurate labelling on cartons.
January 26 , 2011
