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Ecuadorian banana growers and exporters deadlocked over price

Ecuador is still in turmoil over what should be the minimum price tag for its bananas.
November 30 , 2011

Argentina: Mendoza cherry outlook 'unprofitable' this season

Cherry growers in Argentina's Mendoza province are facing negative cash flows and tough market conditions.
November 29 , 2011

Pakistan upbeat about bumper crop this season

High yields of kinnow mandarins are expected in Pakistan due to favorable weather conditions.
November 29 , 2011

Peru beats Mexico on dried mango export returns

Peruvian dried mangoes are getting high prices because of their processing methods and taste.
November 29 , 2011

NZ kiwifruit vine disease hits Auckland

An isolated case of Psa-V has been found in south Auckland, far from New Zealand's existing Priority Zones.
November 29 , 2011

China gets tough on food safety regulation

China's food safety chief says the government has to strengthen enforcement to prevent scandals.
November 28 , 2011

Chile exporters visit Morroco on charm offensive

Chilean exporters are optimistic they can boost fruit imports to Morroco and tap into other north African markets.
November 28 , 2011

Chile cracks open South Korean shelled nut market

Years of hard persistence have paid off for the Chilean nut industry who next year will be able to export shelled fruit.
November 28 , 2011

Russia to halve apple import duties next year

Russia is to drastically cut its import duties on apples and pears as a condition to joining the WTO next year.
November 25 , 2011

Japan invests in Brazil's lemon growing Jaíba region

One of Brazil's key lemon and fruit growing areas is to gain US$3 million to improve post harvesting practices.
November 25 , 2011