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NZ gold kiwifruit variety holds up well to Psa but export not allowed

ENZA Gold kiwifruit have shown stronger resistance to Psa vine disease, but face a limited export scope.
January 26 , 2012

Australia: Thai cherry ban hits Tasmania despite pest-free status

A strong domestic market has helped compensate the effects of a Thai ban on Australian cherries.
January 18 , 2012

Opinion: new NZKGI president sends global Psa message

NZKGI president Neil Trebilco details the 2011 experience of kiwifruit disease Psa and what can be learned for 2012.
January 04 , 2012

APM Terminals to invest US$900M in Mexican port

A significant investment in Mexico's largest Pacific port is expected to increase international trade.
January 02 , 2012

Brazil to promote health benefits of Amazon super berry

The camu camu berry has a bitter taste but its pulp has the highest concentration of vitamin C in the world.
December 08 , 2011

Corn producers slam Peruvian GM bill

Corn producers describe the Peruvian government's moratorium on GM crops as ill-informed.
November 15 , 2011

Peruvian camu camu exports jump in 2011

Peruvian exports of Amazonian fruit camu camu have skyrocketed this season.
October 11 , 2011

India set to export pomegranates to U.S.

U.S. inspection officials believe Indian pomegranates are safe to import.
October 03 , 2011

Opinion: don't fight the tech game change, join forces with the consumer

BerryBroad Juanita Gaglio gives the rundown of changing technology in the fresh produce industry.
September 22 , 2011

Chile's fruit industry lacks 33% of the labor it needs

Urbanization has spurred Chile's fruit union to call for labor law changes if it is to meet its high export goals.
September 22 , 2011