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FAO hopes world hunger levels will halve by 2015

Global hunger levels have dropped significantly but FAO chief, José Graziano Da Silva believes more can be done.
October 11 , 2012

Interesting demographics driving berry boom, says Driscoll's CEO

Driscoll's CEO J. Miles Reiter says different berries have supported each other in the category's growth.
October 11 , 2012

U.S. market 'demanding and competitive' for Chilean citrus

Chilean growers are unsatisfied with Navel orange returns this year but W. Murcotts have performed well.
October 11 , 2012

Market Pulse Week 40 - 2012

Argentina's early season European blueberry shipments arrived in poor condition during week 40.
October 10 , 2012

Greenscans launches multi-purpose produce app

Greenscans brings together a wide range of functions under one consumer-friendly smartphone produce app.
October 10 , 2012

Pakistani mango growers claim red tape holding back Aussie exports

Pakistani growers are frustrated with bureaucrats for failing to give clear guidelines for Australian exports.
October 10 , 2012

South Africa faces logistics headache following failure in pay talks

South Africa faces the prospect of continued transport strikes after union talks hit a roadblock yesterday.
October 10 , 2012

NZ: Zespri launches Mexican child health kiwifruit drive

New Zealand kiwifruit marketer Zespri is launching a kid's health promotion campaign in Mexico.
October 09 , 2012

Chile: Fruittrade achieves 700+ participants

Strong FOB prices and the push for innovation were key topics yesterday at industry event Fruittrade in Chile.
October 09 , 2012

SA truck driver strike could extend to trains and ports

South Africa's truck drivers' strike is entering its third week and could extend to other modes of transport.
October 09 , 2012