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The Packaging Pitch: when stickers miss the point

Marketing expert Lisa Cork looks at stickers that fail to educate consumers about product benefits.
March 01 , 2012

Ecuador: Volcanic ash boosts fruit yields by 10% in Tungurahua

Volcanic ash increases fruit yields in Ecuador's Tungurahua region attracting many people back to the industry.
March 01 , 2012

Colombia's agriculture minister calls for stricter mining laws

The Columbian agriculture ministry is campaigning for tighter control over mining licenses to protect farmers.
February 29 , 2012

Fresh Del Monte posts Q4 losses despite overall 2011 gain

A tough economic climate and high petrol costs prompted a 5% rise in net losses in Q4 for Del Monte.
February 29 , 2012

APM Terminals says record 2011 profits will boost expansion

A 24% year-on-year rise in profits for ATM Terminals will be ploughed into expanding the operator's port networks.
February 29 , 2012

T&G posts US$15.9 million losses for 2011 due to Psa-V

New Zealand grower and exporter T &G posted losses last year due to Psa and the weak European economy.
February 28 , 2012

Opinion: agricultural insurance should not be mandatory

Argentine agriculture consultant Arturo Navarro talks insurance and what is needed to supply with predictability.
February 28 , 2012

Argentine blueberry exports to Europe grew 18% in 2011/12

Argentina's blueberry charm offensive has paid dividends with increased European consumption.
February 28 , 2012

Chilean grape breeding program bears fruit

Chilean growers have shown great interest in the locally-developed Iniagrape-one black grape variety.
February 28 , 2012

Peru artichoke exports continue to climb strongly in 2012

Peru's artichoke exports are predicted to be strong in 2012, especially in the wake of a difficult Spanish season.
February 27 , 2012