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Chilean industry weighs up avocado exports to China

Although Chilean avocados would face a tough market in China, an industry representative believes in the market's opportunities.
May 07 , 2013

Indonesian govt proposes season-based import regulations

Indonesian authorities have vowed to lift import bans and introduce a new quota regulation.
May 07 , 2013

Electronic nose separates apples from pears

Spanish and Swedish researchers have developed a nose highly sensitive to apples and pears.
May 06 , 2013

The Packaging Pitch: apple marketing in Thailand

Lisa Cork discusses the shortcomings of apple packaging and presentation in Bangkok.
May 06 , 2013

Chile: hydroponics bring agriculture to life in Atacama desert

A sustainable agriculture system is in development in the world’s driest desert through hydroponics.
May 06 , 2013

South African citrus feels uncertainty from China, E.U.

The Citrus Growers' Association of Southern Africa highlighted concerns over the Chinese and European markets.
May 06 , 2013

Uruguay promotes irrigation investment to lift agriculture

The Uruguayan government is actively seeking investment and entrepreneurship in water to boost agriculture.
May 03 , 2013

Geography to play key role in Peru's blueberry sector

Peru's Miguel Bentin tries to cool down any excessive enthusiasm over his country's blueberry industry.
May 03 , 2013

Smaller Dole points to volatility and debt reduction

Dole's first quarter results showed the impact of litigation in Europe, with a bearish outlook for the second quarter.
May 03 , 2013

Californian strawberries boast increased acreage, early season

We speak with the California Strawberry Commission about increased planting and consumption.
May 03 , 2013