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Strong Mozambique harvest despite floods
Despite floods Mozambique is upbeat on food production this year, with increases expected for cassava, vegetable and cashew nut harvests.
May 13 , 2011
OTC-Holland expects tougher lemon market in 2011
SA organic lemons face tough prices in Europe due to high local supply volumes.
May 13 , 2011
South African water tariffs rise 10%
The South African Government has introduced a 10% water tariff hike, but it could have been worse.
May 13 , 2011
SA fruit exporters face port capacity shortages
Many South African farmers are opting to ship from Mozambique due to port capacity constraints at home.
May 12 , 2011
Market Pulse week 18 — 2011
U.S. kiwifruit retail promotions stepped up a notch, while Taiwanese importers expressed concern over an influx of apples from NZ and Chile.
May 11 , 2011
Kenyan avocado exporter faces outcry over access road
A Kenyan avocado, pineapple and tea exporter could face forceful land acquisition if it doesn't reach agreement over road construction on its land.
May 11 , 2011
Chilean fruit growers to protest over exchange rate
Chile's fruit industry has made no secret of its discontent over exchange rates and now plans to hold a peaceful strike on May 20.
May 10 , 2011
Australian bananas emerge after Yasi wipeout
North Queensland's banana industry is on the path to recovery.
May 10 , 2011
Colombia eyes organic food market
Colombia's organic industry is just emerging, but increased global demand has led to fresh opportunities.
May 10 , 2011
Argentina launches HLB awareness campaign
Argentina has followed up its HLB prevention scheme with the creation of a new committee, which plans to launch a public awareness campaign.
May 09 , 2011
