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Chile: indigenous association raspberry exporter marks growth

A Chilean indigenous group has shown what natural products can achieve in destination markets, exporting its organic raspberries.
February 14 , 2013

Africa: farmer support encouraged for plant disease detection

Lack of education and resources help deepen the threaten of crop diseases in Africa.
February 14 , 2013

India: IG International to double cold storage capacity

India's leading fruit distributor has slated a US$25 million investment plan in cold storage facilities over two years.
February 14 , 2013

Market Pulse Week 6 - 2013

Peru closed its grape season well, as Chile moved in to new markets in week 6.
February 13 , 2013

Organic Peruvian grapes hit U.S. shores

Purity Organic has strong expectations for its first ever quality arrivals of organic Peruvian table grapes in the U.S.
February 13 , 2013

South Africa hopes for better EU rules on citrus black spot

South Africa has its work cut out to overcome tightening European Union rules on citrus black spot disease.
February 13 , 2013

Better sales, slow production growth projected for U.S. horticulture

Fruits and nuts will dominate U.S. horticulture sales over the decade, although production growth will prove difficult.
February 12 , 2013

Indian government approves aid for mango growers

India will give almost US$1.5 million to mango producers that experienced extensive production losses.
February 12 , 2013

Peru anticipates Chinese opening for avocados, lucuma, quinoa

Peru expects three new agricultural products to gain access in China very soon.
February 12 , 2013

Uruguay: Upefruy outlines U.S. citrus plans

U.S. market access will hopefully help Uruguay overcome its tariff "handicap" in the European Union.
February 12 , 2013