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Ecuador gets tough on banana regulations

The Ecuadorian government will be cracking down on illegal banana plantations and non-payment to producers.
March 25 , 2013

Looking back on Water Week Latin America

Latin America's Water Week brought together industry players concerned with protecting a vital resource.
March 25 , 2013

Brazil releases new tangerine variety

A new hybrid tangerine stands out for high output and disease resistance.
March 25 , 2013

China will likely make switch to seedless grapes, says Allamand

A Chilean grape industry leader believes China will follow South Korea's lead towards seedless grape varieties.
March 25 , 2013

U.S. considers fruits from Colombia, Ecuador, Thailand

After two years of consideration, Colombian watermelons may soon enter the U.S. market.
March 22 , 2013

Brazil nears eradication of major fruit pest

Brazil is close to overcoming one of its most damaging pests, the codling moth.
March 22 , 2013

Mexico: Citrus growers rush to sell for fear of drought damage

Drought in Mexico's Tamaulipas state is forcing producers to rush and sell citrus before it goes bad.
March 22 , 2013

Cherry-plum hybrid ready for marketing in E.U., Turkey

Developers hope the Nadia cherry-plum hybrid will lead a new generation of fruit.
March 22 , 2013

Grape packing nears an end in South Africa

To date, South Africa table grape exports are slightly down but compare well to previous years.
March 21 , 2013

E.U. and U.K. come to ag policy agreement

The U.K. will now have the right to dictate its environmental farming policy under an agreement with the E.U.
March 21 , 2013