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U.S.: Michigan sees growing fruit markets in Brazil, Korea

Michigan is working to build its footprint as a U.S. agricultural product and fruit exporter in Latin America and Asia.
June 14 , 2013

Peru: CEPIBO plans to raise banana yields by 50%

An organic Peruvian banana cooperative has set itself an ambitious productivity goal.
June 14 , 2013

European legislation a boon for laser labeling

New European Union rules hail in a "new era" for fruit labeling, according to a Spanish technology company.
June 14 , 2013

NZ: Turners & Growers appoints new CEO

New Zealand produce company Turners & Growers has looked internally to choose its new leader.
June 13 , 2013

Chile's FIA aims for eco-friendly cherry protection

A Chilean cherry research project will use rhizobacteria to fight damaging parasites.
June 13 , 2013

Spanish govt pushes for Chinese stonefruit market access

Spain's FEPEX says China's phytosanitary measures "mask an extremely effective protectionist policy".
June 13 , 2013

Market Pulse Week 23 - 2013

Red grape sales were slow in Brazil and Russia during week 23.
June 12 , 2013

Five new stonefruit varieties developed in Spain

Taste, early production and disease resistance are the orders of the day for new peaches and nectarines developed in Spain.
June 12 , 2013

Opinion: what lies behind Murdock's tilt for full Dole ownership?

Just weeks after Dole canceled a share repurchase scheme, its chairman now wants to personally buy all remaining stock.
June 12 , 2013

Northern Mexican mango plantations push U.S. market growth

More late season mango varieties are being planted further north in Mexico and helping increase exports to the U.S.
June 12 , 2013