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Fresh Del Monte posts Q4 losses despite overall 2011 gain
A tough economic climate and high petrol costs prompted a 5% rise in net losses in Q4 for Del Monte.
February 29 , 2012
APM Terminals says record 2011 profits will boost expansion
A 24% year-on-year rise in profits for ATM Terminals will be ploughed into expanding the operator's port networks.
February 29 , 2012
T&G posts US$15.9 million losses for 2011 due to Psa-V
New Zealand grower and exporter T &G posted losses last year due to Psa and the weak European economy.
February 28 , 2012
Opinion: agricultural insurance should not be mandatory
Argentine agriculture consultant Arturo Navarro talks insurance and what is needed to supply with predictability.
February 28 , 2012
Argentine blueberry exports to Europe grew 18% in 2011/12
Argentina's blueberry charm offensive has paid dividends with increased European consumption.
February 28 , 2012
Chilean grape breeding program bears fruit
Chilean growers have shown great interest in the locally-developed Iniagrape-one black grape variety.
February 28 , 2012
Peru artichoke exports continue to climb strongly in 2012
Peru's artichoke exports are predicted to be strong in 2012, especially in the wake of a difficult Spanish season.
February 27 , 2012
Updated: Ecuadorian banana prices sink following heavy downpours
Ecuadorian banana prices slumped last week due in part to the country's heavy rains.
February 27 , 2012
Mexican growers in Michoacán ditch limes for sugar cane
Lime producers in the Mexican state of Michoacán are switching to more lucrative sugar cane production.
February 27 , 2012
Scientists prove tomato waste has health-giving properties
Tomato seeds, pulp and skin could prove to be a useful ingredient to boost food health.
February 27 , 2012
