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Colombian banana growers support tax reform

Colombian banana growers support a tax reform bill they believe will help better formalize the economy.
December 03 , 2012

United Fresh reports strong fruit sales in Q3

U.S. produce retail sales were steady in the third quarter, while organic and value-add items were strong.
December 03 , 2012

South Africa trains HIV/AIDS patients in farming

South Africa will train people living with HIV/AIDS in farming for local markets.
November 30 , 2012

Peruvian blueberries make first U.S. commercial shipment

Gourmet Trading Company has imported the first commercial load of Peruvian blueberries in the U.S.
November 30 , 2012

Chile: David del Curto enters blueberry business

Chilean fruit company has expanded its offering with its first shipment of blueberries this month.
November 30 , 2012

Frosts damage 22% of southern Chilean blueberry crop

The Chilean Blueberry Committee has announced estimates for frost impacts in the south.
November 29 , 2012

Chile downgrades avocado shipment forecast

Chilean avocado exports should be lower still due to drought and tough Mexican competition.
November 29 , 2012

Market Pulse Week 47 - 2012

The U.S. Thanksgiving holiday impacted market sales and prices in week 47.
November 28 , 2012

South Africa faces key week for farm labor talks

Farm labor findings will be considered at key negotiations in South Africa this week.
November 28 , 2012

Two new black grapes released in Brazil

Brazil's EMBRAPA has developed two grapes with climate adaptability and high brix levels.
November 28 , 2012