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India: Mango trees could be destroyed in favor of pears

Financial challenges mean mango cultivation could face the chop in parts of the Punjab.
January 06 , 2015

Mexico: New orchard certifications to boost Michoacán mango exports

Mango trees in a central Mexican state had their flowers in full bloom last month.
January 06 , 2015

South African fruit firm buys Dutch exotics importer

Halls will be expanding its presence in the European exotic fruit market.
January 06 , 2015

Initiative in Patagonia to market exotic fruits

A project is underway in southern Chile to sell a natural juice product made from regional fruit.
January 05 , 2015

Water levels in key Chilean production region 'critical'

A report says the already dire situation in Chile's Coquimbo region where water scarcity will only get worse.
January 05 , 2015

State of the Market - Week 51, 2014

The first Chilean table grapes of the season hit the U.S. market during week 51.
December 24 , 2014

Kalettes 'slow to take off' in U.S. despite widespread interest

A U.S. Kalette producer says it has been hard to work out the best growing methods for the new product.
December 24 , 2014

U.S.: Pacific Maritime Association requests federal mediation in port talks

The entity representing West Coast port employers says outside help is needed to reach a contract agreement.
December 24 , 2014

Spain: AVA-ASAJA laments rough year for Valencian agriculture

The agricultural year of 2014 has been described as an 'unmitigated disaster' for Valencian growers.
December 23 , 2014

Crimson Seedless grape harvest to start in South Africa

Thompson Seedless harvests are wrapping up in early-growing northern parts of South Africa but red varieties are still going strong.
December 23 , 2014