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Argentine fruit region reports sharp export downturn
Fruit shipments from Argentina's Río Negro province slumped in January.
February 10 , 2012
NZ: biosecurity worries over strawberry seed import review
New Zealand authorities gave incorrect clearance to thousands of kits of imported strawberry seeds last year.
February 10 , 2012
Chilean fruit growers call for 2012 currency intervention
Chilean fruit growers have called on their Central Bank to follow Brazil's example through currency intervention.
February 10 , 2012
Opinion: the food industry paradox between the U.S. and Peru
Peruvian Agri Institute president Mario Salazar discusses obesity, food waste and inspiration from Trader Joe's.
February 09 , 2012
'Argentine blockade' leads to Falkland Islands fresh produce shortage
The Falkland Islands is low on fruit supplies, but Argentine authorities deny any pressure to stop flights from Chile.
February 09 , 2012
Agri SA raises concerns over minimum wage calculation
Agri SA says the South African government's minimum wage announcement is not consistent with the formula.
February 09 , 2012
Market Pulse Week 5 - 2012
Europe's coldsnap has adversely affected blueberry and stonefruit consumption, according to market researcher iQonsulting.
February 08 , 2012
Chilean govt approves cloud seeding to ease drought
Chile's drought-stricken farmers look set to have their problems alleviated by cloud seeding technology.
February 08 , 2012
Brazil seeks to pass national açaí authenticity law
The Brazilian government may pass a law that aims to stop biopiracy of the 'açaí' fruit brand.
February 08 , 2012
Kenyan growers upbeat on exports despite dimethoate ban
Kenyan producers are optimistic exports will continue to grow despite having to use more expensive pesticides.
February 07 , 2012
