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Grape exports around the corner for Brazil, Peru
Brazil is about to start grape exports this week while Peru's harvest will kick off in early October.
September 26 , 2011
Chile: fruit plantation growth in northern Atacama region
A recent survey has found 3% growth in fruit cultivation area in Chile's northern Atacama region.
September 23 , 2011
More NZ apples going to juice market
New Zealand company Enza Food has opened up a new processing line in Hastings following increased demand for apple juice.
September 23 , 2011
Mexico: fruit fly sets back Tamaulipas citrus exporters
Citrus growers in the Mexican state of Tamaulipas are hoping for an improved fruit fly status for exports to the U.S.
September 23 , 2011
Opinion: don't fight the tech game change, join forces with the consumer
BerryBroad Juanita Gaglio gives the rundown of changing technology in the fresh produce industry.
September 22 , 2011
Ausveg applauds United Nations obesity, diabetes agenda
Australia's peak vegetable industry body has welcomed the focus on obesity issues at the recent UN General Assembly.
September 22 , 2011
Chile's fruit industry lacks 33% of the labor it needs
Urbanization has spurred Chile's fruit union to call for labor law changes if it is to meet its high export goals.
September 22 , 2011
Ecuador's mango production to fall in 2011-12
Ecuador's peak mango body expects a 5% fall in production this year.
September 21 , 2011
Filipino banana growers fear fungal outbreak
A fungal banana disease has wiped out 1,200 hectares of plantations in the Philippines, with growers fearful it will spread.
September 21 , 2011
Dutch govt offers social scheme for Colombian banana growers
Colombian banana growers have welcomed a Dutch Government scheme to promote sustainable production for small growers.
September 21 , 2011
