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Chilean berry giant Hortifrut to raise US$75M capital to expand
Chilean berry producer Hortifrut set to float on the stock exchange to grow its fast food and restaurant operations.
March 05 , 2012
Mango exports to U.S. jump as Mexican season gets underway
Mexico's mango exports to the U.S. increased by more than 100% in week 8 as the season gets into full swing.
March 05 , 2012
Mexico pineapple exports set to jump with new packing plant
New Mexican pineapple packaging center to export 45,000MT by 2014.
March 05 , 2012
India and Pakistan to strenghten cross border trade links
The Pakistani cabinet has decided to ease its restrictions on Indian imports by the end of the year.
March 02 , 2012
China to have the world's largest cargo airport by 2017
The Chinese are to have a new airport capable of handling 5 million MT of cargo a year.
March 02 , 2012
Australian macadamia nut growers predict bumper crop
Australian growers are predicting rich pickings for this year's macadamia nut season.
March 02 , 2012
Mexican researchers look to yeast to extend citrus shelf life
Yeast and chloride dioxide could be the key for protecting citrus from mold according to researchers.
March 01 , 2012
The Packaging Pitch: when stickers miss the point
Marketing expert Lisa Cork looks at stickers that fail to educate consumers about product benefits.
March 01 , 2012
Ecuador: Volcanic ash boosts fruit yields by 10% in Tungurahua
Volcanic ash increases fruit yields in Ecuador's Tungurahua region attracting many people back to the industry.
March 01 , 2012
Colombia's agriculture minister calls for stricter mining laws
The Columbian agriculture ministry is campaigning for tighter control over mining licenses to protect farmers.
February 29 , 2012
