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Mexican mango exports rise in 2012

Good yields helped push up Mexico's mango exports in the first eight months of 2012.
October 08 , 2012

Israeli grapefruit exports plug European supply gap

Israel's largest grapefruit grower says it has benefited from lack of South African fruit in Europe.
October 08 , 2012

South African nursery on cusp of sweet grapefruit success

A South African family is on the cusp of commercializing an unusually sweet grapefruit variety.
October 08 , 2012

Argentine U.S. blueberry exports feel pinch of domestic supply

Argentina's early blueberry start has led to a clash with North American domestic supply.
October 08 , 2012

SA truck strike is hitting fresh produce retailers hard

South African and Namibian stores will have hardly any fruit as the truck drivers' strike enters its third week.
October 05 , 2012

Costa Rica's pineapple shipments set to overtake bananas

Costa Rica's pineapple production growth is predicted to rise by up to 10% this year.
October 05 , 2012

Peru sees Camu-camu exports soar thanks to U.S. demand

Peru's Camu-camu exports have increased thanks to a growing appetite for dry extracts of the fruit.
October 05 , 2012

Chiquita gains new CEO with strong turnaround track record

Chiquita's new CEO Edward F Lonergan is to lead a restructuring program aimed at boosting operating profits.
October 04 , 2012

New apple set to cause a ripple in Tesco's London stores

Supermarket giant Tesco has launched a new raspberry tasting apple for sale in three U.K. stores.
October 04 , 2012

New lime nursery in Mexico set to generate income and exports

Mexico's Chiapas state hopes to become the country's largest lime grower with the opening of a new nursery.
October 04 , 2012