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Australian cherry capital leaves 60% of fruit unpicked

Growers in a key Australian cherry region are leaving fruit on trees and are calling on the government for export support.
December 29 , 2011

Market Pulse week 51 - 2011

U.S. blueberry sales activity was unusually low during week 51, while Europeans couldn't get enough cherries.
December 28 , 2011

Chile to scrutinize producers over workers' health rights

Chile has launched a communication campaign to make sure farm laborers know their health rights.
December 28 , 2011

Mexico's guava exports to the U.S. continue to rise

Mexico has staked its guava-exporting claim in the U.S. market.
December 28 , 2011

Capespan parent company sells shares in return for greater E.U. control

Capespan plans to gain control of U.K. and European marketing operation from Irish company Total Produce.
December 27 , 2011

Peru's organic exports double over four years

Peru's organic exports have skyrocketed as the country continues to look for new markets.
December 27 , 2011

Ecuadorian banana exporter hit with US$1.8M fine

The Ecuadorian government has sent a strong signal to banana exporters who don't follow pricing laws.
December 27 , 2011

Dominican Republic places 27 pesticides on restriction list

The Dominican Republic has banned and placed restrictions on certain pesticides used in agriculture.
December 26 , 2011

Chilean fresh fruit exports up 7%

Chile registered strong fruit export growth in 2011 despite falls for apples, avocadoes and kiwifruit.
December 26 , 2011

SA citrus growers weighing up port options in Mozambique

Southern African citrus growers are looking for ways to divert more fruit to the port of Maputo.
December 26 , 2011