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Peru: Sociedad Agricola Virú denies fault after violent strike
A Peruvian asparagus and artichoke company has refuted allegations it manipulated financial accounts to avoid paying workers a share of its profits.
April 30 , 2015
State of the Market - Week 17, 2015
Chilean Red Globe grapes performed well in the U.S., China and South Korea during week 17.
April 29 , 2015
Citrus workers strike in Argentine province
A farmworker union is demanding a 40% pay rise in Tucumán, but the government says economic conditions don't allow for more than 30%.
April 29 , 2015
California cherries arrive in China
Oheng Import & Export Co was one Chinese company receiving the first batches of California cherries in Shanghai earlier this week.
April 29 , 2015
Colombia aims to replace grape imports with domestic production
Colombia's Minister of Agriculture believes the country will one day soon export seedless grapes from the Cauca Valley.
April 29 , 2015
Argentina: Medfly detected in Mendoza
Argentina's Senasa has emphasized a recent pest discovery in an urban area does not affect Oasis Centro's fruit fly-free status.
April 28 , 2015
Freshfel launches new EU production and consumption statistics database
Freshfel members will now have a new tool at their fingertips for analyzing markets and forming strategies.
April 28 , 2015
Giumarra blackberry suppliers employ new growing method
A new planting technique for blackberries makes it easier for the fruit to be harvested and ensures more berries make the grade.
April 28 , 2015
Colombia: International certifications lift avocado exports
One avocado producer estimates Colombia's export volumes shot up by around a half last season.
April 28 , 2015
NZ: Kiwifruit vine disease Psa shows resistance to key treatment
While 'not completely unexpected', regular testing has found streptomycin-resistant Psa in two Te Puke orchards.
April 27 , 2015
