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Brazil: Minas Gerais has strong year for pineapples, peaches and grapes

Pineapple shipments from Brazil's Minas Gerais state grew 724.5% from January to October 2012.
January 11 , 2013

Chilean fruit exports expected to return to normal in two weeks

The Association of Chilean Fruit Exporters said it is working to return the Valparaíso port to normal soon.
January 11 , 2013

Opinion: greenhouse helps keep U.S. hospital healthy

A U.S. hospital has hired a residental farmer to run an organic greenhouse for health and wellness.
January 11 , 2013

Navigating the Italian retail space

While the Italian retail sector may be resistant to change, consolidated supermarkets are slowly gaining a foothold.
January 10 , 2013

Chile developing cleaner alternative for citrus pest control

A team of researchers in Chile are working to find a new method to fight the Saissetia oleae beetle.
January 10 , 2013

First international kiwifruit magazine set for launch

Our next International Special Edition will feature major topics surrounding the global kiwifruit market.
January 10 , 2013

Market Pulse Week 1 - 2013

Quality cherries came out on top in North America and Asia in week 1.
January 09 , 2013

Mexican govt identifies states for avocado diversification

The Mexican government is upbeat on avocado market opportunities, researching the viability of new production zones.
January 09 , 2013

Chile closes 2012 with 4% growth for citrus exports

Chilean navel oranges shined in 2012 with 9% export growth.
January 09 , 2013

U.S.: Alpine Fresh enters venture to bolster Florida blueberries

Alpine Fresh has entered a joint venture with Five Star Family Growers that could build into a larger North American program.
January 09 , 2013