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State-of-the-art cherry processing plant launched in Chile

Chile's top cherry exporter has opened a US$30 million processing plant.
November 27 , 2012

Branching hormone could aid NZ breeding programs

Understanding plant branching genetics could underpin long term fruit breeding programs.
November 27 , 2012

Disaster relief requested for South African drought

Drought in South Africa's Northern Cape could threaten the livelihood of local farmers.
November 26 , 2012

More peaks than troughs for Purity Organic

Purity Organic plans to raise its Peruvian easy peeler and asparagus programs in 2013.
November 26 , 2012

Protests hit U.S. Wal-Mart stores on big shopping day

Protests were reported in around 100 U.S. cities against Wal-Mart stores.
November 26 , 2012

Chilean blueberry export peak period kicks off

The start of Chile's peak blueberry export deal has begun with a lower possibility of rain in harvest regions.
November 26 , 2012

Argentine blueberry exports on descent

Argentina has shipped significantly more blueberries to Europe this year than in 2011.
November 23 , 2012

Mexico forecasts 16% growth in grains for 2012

Mexico expects significant growth for corn, beans, sorghum and wheat by the close of 2012.
November 23 , 2012

Peruvian banana export sales jump 28%

Peru's organic export values rose by more than volumes during the first 10 months of 2012.
November 23 , 2012

Chile pursues more competitive raspberries

Chilean researchers are developing raspberries better fit for international shipments.
November 23 , 2012