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Dutch grape importer hedges bets with South African unrest

European importers anticipate a strong Chilean grape season, with South Africa's Western Cape uncertain.
December 03 , 2012

Transit time advantage driving reefer sector, says NYKCool

NYKCool Chile is seeing healthy reefer activity despite the containerization of the fruit industry.
December 03 , 2012

United Fresh reports strong fruit sales in Q3

U.S. produce retail sales were steady in the third quarter, while organic and value-add items were strong.
December 03 , 2012

South Africa trains HIV/AIDS patients in farming

South Africa will train people living with HIV/AIDS in farming for local markets.
November 30 , 2012

Peruvian blueberries make first U.S. commercial shipment

Gourmet Trading Company has imported the first commercial load of Peruvian blueberries in the U.S.
November 30 , 2012

NZ kiwifruit companies investigate Psa lawsuit options

New Zealand kiwifruit companies are looking at whether they could sue the national government over Psa.
November 30 , 2012

Chile: David del Curto enters blueberry business

Chilean fruit company has expanded its offering with its first shipment of blueberries this month.
November 30 , 2012

Tariff costs rising for NZ horticultural exporters

New Zealand's produce push into Asia carries tariff complications.
November 29 , 2012

Frosts damage 22% of southern Chilean blueberry crop

The Chilean Blueberry Committee has announced estimates for frost impacts in the south.
November 29 , 2012

Chile downgrades avocado shipment forecast

Chilean avocado exports should be lower still due to drought and tough Mexican competition.
November 29 , 2012