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Peru sets ambitious ag export growth goals

Peru's agricultural minister has announced the country's goal to increase agricultural exports by 20% a year.
May 24 , 2012

Market Pulse Week 20 - 2012

An increase in Chilean kiwifruit has put the U.S. and Colombian markets under pressure.
May 23 , 2012

Pakistan hopes to boost its fruit exports with new U.S. aid

Pakistan has high hopes that a new U.S. partnership will lead to more and better quality fruit exports.
May 23 , 2012

Peru to increase mango planting area in 2012

Peru will increase its mango crop surface area this year, but this is not expected to equate to higher exports.
May 23 , 2012

Kenyan fruit & veg sales drop after chemical ban

A voluntary dimethoate ban in Kenya has cut back production and sales in the first quarter.
May 22 , 2012

U.S. importer Kingston set to expand pineapple business

U.S. tropical fruit procurement company Kingston plans to grow its pineapple presence.
May 22 , 2012

U.S. to import Colombian celery, arugula and spinach

U.S. inspectors have given Colombia's celery, arugula and spinach the green light for imports.
May 22 , 2012

Spearheading asparagus marketing innovation

Competition is tight in the U.S. asparagus market, spurring companies to look at new ways of boosting demand.
May 22 , 2012

Chilean kiwifruit industry proposes national Psa prevention strategy

The Chilean Kiwifruit Commmitee has urged advancement with a national strategy to stop vine disease Psa.
May 21 , 2012

Price hikes for Maersk's Latin American shipments

Maersk Line has vowed to increase its Latin American route rates to absorb rising fuel costs.
May 21 , 2012