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Chile debates sunblotch risk from Peruvian avocados

Chile's Adolfo Ochagavía explains the fear of sunblotch from Peruvian avocado imports.
April 22 , 2013

NZ fruit exports rose above challenges in 2011-12

New Zealand's Fresh Facts report highlights a surge in avocado and kiwifruit shipments in the year to June 2012.
April 19 , 2013

SH apple shipments down, pear exports stagnant

New Zealand's apple exports were up in the early season, but volumes were down for Chile, Argentina and South Africa.
April 19 , 2013

Fruit fly found in South Australia

Fruit fly has been found in the only mainland Australian state that has been free of the pest, prompting an active eradication program.
April 19 , 2013

Egyptian citrus one step closer to U.S. access

More than a decade after they were kicked from the market Egyptian citrus exporters may regain U.S. entry.
April 19 , 2013

Demand on the rise for Mexican organic products

The number of Mexican organic growers has risen more than fourfold in the last 10 years.
April 18 , 2013

Total Produce to sell Capespan shares

Ireland's Total Produce will offload its 25.3% stake in South Africa's Capespan Group.
April 18 , 2013

Market Pulse Week 15 - 2013

A port strike in Hong Kong brought imported fruit volumes down in Asia during week 15.
April 17 , 2013

SPS measures holding back U.S. produce exports to Asia

The U.S. Trade Representative has listed several sanitary and phytosanitary measures holding back exports.
April 17 , 2013

Hass avocado group formed in Colombia

Colombia's avocado industry has stepped up its game in the push for U.S. market access.
April 17 , 2013