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Horticulture NZ makes case for levy renewal

Horticulture NZ has called on growers to support its position as a "single strong voice" of advocacy.
March 27 , 2012

Chile's frozen raspberry volumes rose, values fell in 2011

Chilean raspberry exporters struggled to match returns last year due to tough conditions in Europe.
March 27 , 2012

China: Chilean Embassy celebrates blueberry entry, promotions

Chilean blueberry promotions have been launched at Chinese supermarket chain BHG.
March 26 , 2012

Costa Rica's banana exports hurt by lack of rain

Banana export values and prices have suffered in Costa Rica following a lack of rain.
March 26 , 2012

Honduras to slice greater chunk of melon market in 2012

Honduras is expecting slightly higher melon exports and better prices despite last December's floods.
March 23 , 2012

Chile looks to offset blueberry losses with volcanic soil research

Studies have shown shown southern Chilean growers are losing blueberry crops due to inappropriate fertilization.
March 23 , 2012

NZ: Zespri to license Gold3 kiwifruit after positive test results

Zespri says the new variety G3 kiwifruit has a similar taste profile to the commercially successful Hort16A.
March 22 , 2012

Ecuador set to have a national banana export company

Ecuador's president wants to create a national banana export company to help protect small producers.
March 22 , 2012

APM Terminals gets final govt endorsement in Costa Rica

A US$992 million port project in Costa Rica could have a positive impact on the fruit industry.
March 22 , 2012

Nicaragua to launch first frozen fruit processing plant

Nicaragua is set to export mango cubes to the U.S. with the opening of its first frozen processing plant.
March 22 , 2012