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Kenya bans dimethoate

European buyer backlash has led Kenya to ban its use of dimethoate on crops.
February 02 , 2012

Plum forecast squashed in Argentine province

Season plum production estimates in the Argentine province of Mendoza have been revised down significantly.
February 02 , 2012

Market Pulse Week 4 - 2012

The European grape market was put under pressure by South African and Chilean supply in week 4.
February 01 , 2012

U.S.: Oregon State University launches purple tomato

Oregon State University has released an anthocyanin-rich purple tomato called "Indigo Rose".
February 01 , 2012

DiPiazza named new Sun Pacific Marketing president

Industry veteran Robert DiPiazza has been named as the new president of Sun Pacific Marketing.
February 01 , 2012

Dominican Republic raises stakes in banana disease fight

The Dominican Republic has stepped up measures to tackle Black Sigatoka disease in the country's north.
January 31 , 2012

Colombian govt offers exchange rate insurance to ag exporters

The Colombian Ministry of Agriculture has vowed to protect exporters with exchange rate insurance.
January 31 , 2012

Opinion: SA's growing apple export opportunities in Africa

Hortgro's Mariette Kotzé explains why apple exports in the African continent have jumped so significantly.
January 31 , 2012

NZ apple forecast defies recent biennial bearing history

New Zealand's apple exports will fall only slightly this year, with a greater focus on new varieties.
January 31 , 2012

Some food companies 'abusing' fresh produce benefits, says Freshfel

The European Fresh Produce Association says some food companies are misleading consumers about fruit content.
January 30 , 2012