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Peruvian avocadoes to enter U.S. without cold treatment
Peru's avocadoes have been accepted for U.S. entry without cold treatment quarantine.
July 19 , 2011
Australian farmers call for foreign ownership transparency
The Australian Farm Institute (AFI) has called for the creation of a foreign ownership register.
July 19 , 2011
Tax fears for Honduran citrus growers
The Honduran citrus industry could face 'disappearance' under new tax measures.
July 18 , 2011
Kenya demands GM food labels
The GM debate is heating up in Kenya with the government calling on importers to declare the existence of transgenics for labelling.
July 18 , 2011
China Snapshot: Chile's growing fruit trade with the Asian giant
With Chilean blueberries now allowed for Chinese market entry, we take a look at how the fruit is selling on the ground.
July 18 , 2011
Argentina: new cold front expected on Jul. 20
A new cold front is expected in the Argentine province of Tucuman on Jul. 20, with the prospect of delayed harvests looming.
July 15 , 2011
Cranberries help fight urinary infections
Spanish scientists have found cranberry consumption can help prevent bacteria like E. coli entering the urinary tract.
July 15 , 2011
Ecuadorian president signs banana regulation decree
Ecuadorian President Rafael Correa has signed a decree for a new banana trade regulation law that increases authorization requirements.
July 15 , 2011
Chile suspends competitive port measures
Union pressure has led to a four-month suspension of Chile's Competitive Impulse Agenda for its ports.
July 14 , 2011
Chile developing its own strawberries, raspberries
Chilean researchers are upbeat about the prospect of developing new national raspberry and strawberry varieties.
July 14 , 2011
