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Chile looks to NZ for ag labor visa inspiration

Chile's labor minister recently met with her New Zealand counterpart to discuss agricultural labor solutions.
April 03 , 2012

U.S.: FDA rejects calls for BPA chemical ban

The FDA has decided hormone-disrupting chemical BPA will remain in U.S. food packaging.
April 03 , 2012

The Packaging Pitch: using trends to future proof your business

Packaging expert Lisa Cork talks banking on food trends ahead of an upcoming visit to South America.
April 02 , 2012

Brazilians gloomy over low fruit exports this season

Brazilian producers are predicting this season will be another year of depressed fruit exports.
April 02 , 2012

China achieves sweet orange genome breakthrough

China hopes the discovery of the sweet orange genome will allow it to refine the taste and quality of its own breeds.
March 30 , 2012

SA growers gear up for South Korea citrus exports

South African producers have got high hopes for grapefruit and lemon entry in the South Korean market.
March 29 , 2012

Market Pulse Week 12 - 2012

Royal Gala apples from the Southern Hemisphere are beginning to takeover from U.S. supply in the Middle East.
March 28 , 2012

High Italian stock prompts slow start for Chilean kiwifruit

The Chilean Kiwifruit Committee is urging growers to hold the trigger on harvests.
March 28 , 2012

Mexican state expects record citrus crop after tough year

The breaking of drought in the Mexican state of Tamaulipas has lifted the spirits of citrus growers.
March 28 , 2012

SA stonefruit exports lose US$65.8M due to new European rules

A European zero tolerance policy to broken stones for category 1 stonefruit has affected South African exporters.
March 28 , 2012