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Sun World expands South African grape presence
Sun World International has expanded its list of licensed grape growers in South Africa with a new joint venture.
September 13 , 2011
Strong Asian focus expected for Chilean networking event
Chilean fruit union Fedefruta is expecting a strong turnout of Asian buyers at an upcoming fresh produce convention in Santiago.
September 13 , 2011
Blueberry supply tight, says USHBC exec
A leading U.S. blueberry industry figure has forecast good prices for Southern Hemisphere exporters.
September 13 , 2011
La Niña returns in tropical Pacific
Farmers could be in for more extreme weather this Southern Hemisphere summer with the onset of La Niña.
September 12 , 2011
Pakistani kinnow mandarins hit record export values
Strong Russian citrus demand helped Pakistan's kinnow mandarin exports push past the US$100 million mark.
September 12 , 2011
NZ Greens party against 'bee-killing' insecticides
The New Zealand Greens party is campaigning for the suspension of neonicotinoid insecticides over claims they are harmful to bees.
September 09 , 2011
Argentine lemon exports 'practically finished'
Lemon exports from the world's largest producing region have reached similar figures to last year despite frosts.
September 09 , 2011
Dole expects first overseas blueberries soon
Multinational Dole has announced it expects the first arrivals of Argentine blueberries in Europe this season in week 37.
September 08 , 2011
Agricultural research center launched in Botswana
The Southern African Development Community has launched an agricultural research center in Botswana.
September 08 , 2011
NZ kiwifruit growers support Commodity Levy
A New Zealand kiwifruit growers referendum has found 87% are in favor of a commodity levy to support the representative body's activities.
September 08 , 2011
