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Frosts hit Kenyan horticulture in the Rift Valley

Frosts have hit a Kenyan tea, coffee, avocado and tomato-growing region.
January 20 , 2012

Argentine blueberry roundup and the challenges ahead

Argentinean Blueberry Committee president Ines Pelaez looks back on the season that was in 2011-12.
January 19 , 2012

Mexican region aims to raise organic mango exports

Mexico's largest organic mango region still doesn't have enough farms to meet bustling demand in the U.S.
January 19 , 2012

No changes in store for ag foreign ownership laws, says Australian govt

An Australian report has found 11.3% of the country's agricultural land is foreign owned.
January 19 , 2012

ConAgra Foods announces Del Monte Canada acquisition plans

ConAgra Foods has announced it will acquire Del Monte Canada's packaged fruit, fruit snacks and vegetables.
January 19 , 2012

Market Pulse Week 2 - 2012

Low blueberry availability was reported on the U.S. West Coast during week 2.
January 18 , 2012

SA peach and plum exports soar in the U.K.

Lower Mediterranean peach and nectarine stocks have led to a South African boost in U.K.-bound exports
January 18 , 2012

Pepsi and Ocean Spray form Latin American alliance

Pepsi now has the right to manufacture and distribute Ocean Spray's blueberry and cranberry drinks in Latin America.
January 18 , 2012

Australia: Thai cherry ban hits Tasmania despite pest-free status

A strong domestic market has helped compensate the effects of a Thai ban on Australian cherries.
January 18 , 2012

Pipfruit NZ forecasts growth in India, Australia this year

Outgoing Pipfruit NZ CEO Peter Beaven discusses growing conditions and the market outlook in 2012.
January 17 , 2012