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Brazilian port undergoes renovation
The Brazilian port of Paranaguá will receive improvements to its cargo processing system.
January 10 , 2014
Aussie grape seeds gain access to Chinese market
Australian companies will now be able to export grape seeds to China following a recent agreement.
January 09 , 2014
Pollution impedes farming on 3.33M hectares, says Chinese govt
An area the size of Maryland has been deemed unfit for farming due to pollution in China.
January 09 , 2014
Strikes bring strange mix of solidarity and struggle to Chilean fruit sector
US$400 million in losses could be on the cards if Chile's port strikes continue, and that's just for blueberries.
January 09 , 2014
Market Pulse Week 1 - 2014
Confusion and uncertainty were seen in the U.S. blueberry market in week 1 due to new USDA measures.
January 08 , 2014
U.S.: Calavo sees "highly encouraging" avocado outlook in 2014
Profit growth was not able to keep pace with a surge in avocado sales for Calavo Growers in the fourth quarter.
January 08 , 2014
Florida and California citrus avoid 'polar vortex'
Two key U.S.fruit-growing states avoided frosts, but the lack of snow is not entirely positive news.
January 08 , 2014
South Africa: rare summer rains put damper on grape harvest
Rains in the Western Cape have put grape and pear harvesting on hold until Monday.
January 08 , 2014
Brazilian supermodel joins Rainforest Alliance board
Gisele Bündchen has joined the board of directors of a leading international certifier.
January 07 , 2014
Mexico expects new Asian citrus markets in 2014
An impending South Korea lime deal is one of a raft of new market openings slated by the Mexican government.
January 07 , 2014



