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Mexico: Veracruz declared HLB-free
Lab tests have shown the Mexican state of Veracruz is HLB-free, following an isolated outbreak.
December 14 , 2011
NZ govt releases Psa impact estimates
The New Zealand government has forecast gold kiwifruit production could fall by up to two thirds in 2012.
December 14 , 2011
High temperatures bolster Chilean blueberry volumes
Chile's blueberry shipments are currently higher than predicted thanks to hot weather.
December 13 , 2011
Namibian grape season starts amid Dutch buyer controversy
The grape season has started despite a wrangle between farmers and the government over sales.
December 13 , 2011
NZ should pay more for marketing, says Aussie avocado industry
Australia has a very high avocado consumption per capita, but are foreign suppliers paying enough?
December 13 , 2011
Two detained in Peruvian asparagus cocaine seizure
Peruvian police have arrested two Colombians for plans to send cocaine to Spain in cans of asparagus.
December 12 , 2011
NZ: Kiwifruit Vine Health expects US$40M+ in Psa expenditures
New Zealand's Kiwifruit Vine Health has spent the majority of the funds allocated for fighting Psa-V disease.
December 12 , 2011
Chile needs constant export supply, says avocado expert
Chilean avocado producers have to keep their eye on the bigger picture and keep a steady flow of exports.
December 12 , 2011
Mexico to become one of the largest organic cocoa producers
A scheme to plant 400 million organic cocoa trees in the south east of the country will make Mexico a key grower.
December 09 , 2011
Argentinean Blueberry Committee condemns slave labor operators
The Argentinean Blueberry Committee has condemned a Buenos Aires slave labor case.
December 08 , 2011
