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South Africa trials early Forelle pear shipment
South Africa is involved in an early export trial of one of its largest pear cultivars in a bid to beat rivals on quality.
February 14 , 2012
Heavy rains set to cut back Peruvian mango exports
Peru was already expecting lower mango export volumes, but recent rains have cut expectations again.
February 13 , 2012
NZ: kiwifruit grafting investigation could take two months, says Zespri
A Zespri illegal grafting investigation concerning the chairman's brother is set to take two months at least.
February 13 , 2012
Opinion: retailers need to get their act together with marketing messages
Golden Sun Marketing owner Don Goodwin discusses some disturbing trends in the fresh produce retail space.
February 13 , 2012
Giumarra and R.C.F. Produce team up to sell Mexican mangoes
Giumarra's Craig Uchizono is enthusiastic about mango growth potential.
February 10 , 2012
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
