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Indian grape exporter considers E.U. shipment delay

India has great grape-growing conditions this year, but European market dynamics may force export delays.
February 03 , 2012

Brazilian officials to meet with U.S. counterparts over orange juice blockade

Brazil has halted the use of carbendazim on orange crops and is looking for a U.S. reopening.
February 03 , 2012

Chilean blueberry exports begin descent

Chile's blueberry harvesting will mostly be focused on the Elliott variety for the rest of the season.
February 03 , 2012

Kenya bans dimethoate

European buyer backlash has led Kenya to ban its use of dimethoate on crops.
February 02 , 2012

Plum forecast squashed in Argentine province

Season plum production estimates in the Argentine province of Mendoza have been revised down significantly.
February 02 , 2012

Market Pulse Week 4 - 2012

The European grape market was put under pressure by South African and Chilean supply in week 4.
February 01 , 2012

U.S.: Oregon State University launches purple tomato

Oregon State University has released an anthocyanin-rich purple tomato called "Indigo Rose".
February 01 , 2012

DiPiazza named new Sun Pacific Marketing president

Industry veteran Robert DiPiazza has been named as the new president of Sun Pacific Marketing.
February 01 , 2012

Dominican Republic raises stakes in banana disease fight

The Dominican Republic has stepped up measures to tackle Black Sigatoka disease in the country's north.
January 31 , 2012

Colombian govt offers exchange rate insurance to ag exporters

The Colombian Ministry of Agriculture has vowed to protect exporters with exchange rate insurance.
January 31 , 2012