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SA peach and plum exports soar in the U.K.

Lower Mediterranean peach and nectarine stocks have led to a South African boost in U.K.-bound exports
January 18 , 2012

Pepsi and Ocean Spray form Latin American alliance

Pepsi now has the right to manufacture and distribute Ocean Spray's blueberry and cranberry drinks in Latin America.
January 18 , 2012

Australia: Thai cherry ban hits Tasmania despite pest-free status

A strong domestic market has helped compensate the effects of a Thai ban on Australian cherries.
January 18 , 2012

Opinion: reducing cherry cracking through better management

A University of Tasmania researcher discusses promising findings about managing cherry crops to avoid cracking.
January 17 , 2012

Pipfruit NZ forecasts growth in India, Australia this year

Outgoing Pipfruit NZ CEO Peter Beaven discusses growing conditions and the market outlook in 2012.
January 17 , 2012

SA grape volumes surpass 2010-11 figures

The South African grape industry got off to a slow start but it has now taken over last year's intakes.
January 17 , 2012

U.S.: Cornell University launches new strawberry

Cornell University is releasing a new strawberry with higher yields than the predominant midseason Jewel variety.
January 17 , 2012

Chile's walnut exports increase in value by more than a quarter

Chile's walnut export industry crosed the US$200 million mark in 2011.
January 16 , 2012

Aussie citrus growers press for Brazilian orange juice import tests

The Australian citrus industry hopes the government will follow the U.S. in testing Brazilian juice imports.
January 16 , 2012

New SA mango extends global harvesting window

A new South African mango variety is starting commercial trials worldwide, from Australia to Peru.
January 16 , 2012