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U.S.: Vilsack extends specialty crop funding
As the fiscal year nears its end, the USDA has approved US$52 million to continue funding for specialty crops.
September 26 , 2013
Marginal rise for Chilean fruit export volume in 2012-13
Export growth for Chile's strongest fruit commodities helped offset heavy falls for products like avocados and oranges last season.
September 26 , 2013
Philippines: Del Monte caught in the crossfire of terrorist attack
Philippine authorities have condemned the inhumane acts of recent rebel raids, that involved a failed attack on a Del Monte plant.
September 25 , 2013
U.S.: California expects strong citrus year, despite doubt in China
California citrus volume should remain similar to last year, even with pressure from pests and drought.
September 25 , 2013
Argentine pome fruit yield strong prices abroad
Argentine pome fruit exporters have fetched good prices this year but are concerned about Brazilian currency devaluation.
September 25 , 2013
South Africa imposes restrictions on citrus shipments to EU
Under pressure from black spot, South Africa could miss out on two million boxes of citrus sales meant for the EU.
September 25 , 2013
U.S. approves access for Aussie litchis
Hot on the heels of mangoes, another subtropical fruit has been approved for export from Australia to the U.S.
September 24 , 2013
Chile: ASOEX releases frost briefing
Chilean fruit experts are currently evaluating the impacts of frosts on a variety of key export crops.
September 24 , 2013
Peru and Mexico to discuss joint avocado marketing efforts
Peru's agriculture minister hopes to work with Mexico to strengthen a complementary global avocado trade.
September 23 , 2013
Australian mangoes "one step closer" to U.S. Christmas sales
Australia's mango industry is excited about U.S. export prospects but realistic about the challenges involved.
September 23 , 2013
