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Brazil reopens market to Argentine table grapes
Brazil has ended a ban on Argentine grapes, reopening a big market between the two countries.
December 11 , 2012
Australian ethylene powder could outcompete ripening rooms
An Australian technology aims to take out fruit grower dependence on ripening room infrastructure.
December 11 , 2012
South Africa: big volume and delays for stonefruit
South Africa may have record stonefruit output but will miss the peak European export window.
December 11 , 2012
Colombia reopens Chiquita paramilitary case
The Colombian Attorney General has decided to revisit Chiquita's payments to paramilitary AUC.
December 10 , 2012
Dominican Republic announces pineapple assistance package
The Dominican Republic government has pledged a US$2 million investment in the pineapple industry.
December 10 , 2012
Typhoon slashes Philippine banana crop
The Philippine banana industry has received another blow, this time from Typhoon Pablo.
December 07 , 2012
Rain delays Chilean blueberry harvest
Chile’s blueberry harvest is slightly lower than initial estimates due to rain effects.
December 07 , 2012
U.S. proposes lower assessment rates for Washington stonefruit
Washington's cherry and apricot growers are set to have lower marketing rates on their fruit.
December 07 , 2012
Opinion: agricultural biotechnology and Africa’s strategic interests
Calestous Juma urges African nations to pursue agricultural technologies to encourage national security.
December 07 , 2012
Japan ships first yuzu limes to Europe
Culinary curiosity has sparked a niche market for Japanese yuzu limes.
December 06 , 2012
