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South Africa: first dividend from Denau Workers' Trust
A South African grape farmer investment scheme in the Western Cape has yielded its first dividends.
September 20 , 2011
Chilean blueberry harvest kicks off
Chilean fruit company Vital Berry has started blueberry harvesting in the northern zones of Ovalle and Tilama.
September 20 , 2011
Argentina: authorities approve airport cold storage construction
Authorities in the Argentina province of Tucuman have approved the construction of an airport cold chamber.
September 19 , 2011
SA orange, grapefruit crops underestimated in 2011
South Africa's navel orange and grapefruit figures are higher than original estimates but easy peelers fell below expectations.
September 19 , 2011
South Africa: Capespan operating profit spike in H1
South African fruit company Capespan has recorded a US$3.1 million increase in operating profit in the first half of 2011.
September 19 , 2011
European crisis spells doubts for SA fruit exporters
South African fruit exporters have raised concerns about their prospects in Europe due to the debt crisis.
September 16 , 2011
European avocado imports down 9%
European avocado arrivals are down 9% in the season to date, as South Africa and Peru make way for Israel and Spain.
September 16 , 2011
Antioxidant excess can damage health, says Mexican scientist
A Mexican scientist says eating too many 'super fruits' can have negative health impacts.
September 16 , 2011
New isolated priority zone for NZ kiwifruit vine disease
New Zealand's Kiwifruit Vine Health has announced a new Priority Zone for kiwifruit vine disease Psa-V.
September 15 , 2011
Argentina: All Lemon seal raises the bar in 2011
A quality certification initiative from Argentina's leading lemon exporters has led to a jump in exports opportunities this year.
September 15 , 2011
