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NZ: kiwifruit grafting investigation could take two months, says Zespri

A Zespri illegal grafting investigation concerning the chairman's brother is set to take two months at least.
February 13 , 2012

Opinion: retailers need to get their act together with marketing messages

Golden Sun Marketing owner Don Goodwin discusses some disturbing trends in the fresh produce retail space.
February 13 , 2012

Giumarra and R.C.F. Produce team up to sell Mexican mangoes

Giumarra's Craig Uchizono is enthusiastic about mango growth potential.
February 10 , 2012

Argentine fruit region reports sharp export downturn

Fruit shipments from Argentina's Río Negro province slumped in January.
February 10 , 2012

NZ: biosecurity worries over strawberry seed import review

New Zealand authorities gave incorrect clearance to thousands of kits of imported strawberry seeds last year.
February 10 , 2012

Chilean fruit growers call for 2012 currency intervention

Chilean fruit growers have called on their Central Bank to follow Brazil's example through currency intervention.
February 10 , 2012

Opinion: the food industry paradox between the U.S. and Peru

Peruvian Agri Institute president Mario Salazar discusses obesity, food waste and inspiration from Trader Joe's.
February 09 , 2012

'Argentine blockade' leads to Falkland Islands fresh produce shortage

The Falkland Islands is low on fruit supplies, but Argentine authorities deny any pressure to stop flights from Chile.
February 09 , 2012

Agri SA raises concerns over minimum wage calculation

Agri SA says the South African government's minimum wage announcement is not consistent with the formula.
February 09 , 2012

Market Pulse Week 5 - 2012

Europe's coldsnap has adversely affected blueberry and stonefruit consumption, according to market researcher iQonsulting.
February 08 , 2012