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Budget cuts bring longer wait times to U.S. produce imports

Thousands of expected job losses at the U.S. border could mean serious wait times for produce importers.
March 07 , 2013

Research shows wild pollinators make a world of difference

Lucas Garibaldi explains a 10-year global study into the effectiveness of wild pollinators over honeybees.
March 06 , 2013

Hail punctures Argentine apple crop

Argentina will likely suffer a significant drop in apple exports in the wake of hail last Friday.
March 05 , 2013

Chile's 2013 kiwifruit market outlook

Chile will have less kiwifruit production this year with the industry upbeat about market prospects.
February 28 , 2013

South Africa: new farm strikes threatened pending wage deadline

South Africa may have more strikes in the works if farmers do not honor the new minimum wage.
February 25 , 2013

Total Produce-Oppy alliance gives "huge footprint" to growers

The heads of Total Produce and Oppy talk shop about their alliance and plans for growth.
February 22 , 2013

Wal-Mart reports strong sales, welcomes lower taxes

A lower than expected tax rate boosted Wal-Mart's 2012 financial results, while sales rose 5%.
February 21 , 2013

U.S.: Del Monte income jumps 54.8% for 2012

Logistics improvements have raised Del Monte's profitability despite lower net sales.
February 19 , 2013

Israel: overcoming a diluted produce industry

Israeli Export Institute CEO Ofer Sachs highlights changes for growers since the bankruptcy of Agrexco in 2011.
February 19 , 2013

Mixed reactions over troubled Chilean grape export deal

Importer responses to Chile's difficult grape export season have ranged from disappointment to understanding.
February 15 , 2013