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Fruit flies' future looks bleak due to genetic science

The fruit fly headache for mango exporters could be a thing of the past thanks to genetic engineering.
December 15 , 2011

Brazil's orange juice exports set to rise

Brazilian orange juice shipments are expected to increase despite lower crop yields.
December 15 , 2011

Market Pulse Week 49 - 2011

Peruvian Flame and Crimson Seedless volumes have started to increase in the U.S. leading up to Christmas.
December 14 , 2011

Mexico: Veracruz declared HLB-free

Lab tests have shown the Mexican state of Veracruz is HLB-free, following an isolated outbreak.
December 14 , 2011

NZ govt releases Psa impact estimates

The New Zealand government has forecast gold kiwifruit production could fall by up to two thirds in 2012.
December 14 , 2011

High temperatures bolster Chilean blueberry volumes

Chile's blueberry shipments are currently higher than predicted thanks to hot weather.
December 13 , 2011

Namibian grape season starts amid Dutch buyer controversy

The grape season has started despite a wrangle between farmers and the government over sales.
December 13 , 2011

NZ should pay more for marketing, says Aussie avocado industry

Australia has a very high avocado consumption per capita, but are foreign suppliers paying enough?
December 13 , 2011

Two detained in Peruvian asparagus cocaine seizure

Peruvian police have arrested two Colombians for plans to send cocaine to Spain in cans of asparagus.
December 12 , 2011

NZ: Kiwifruit Vine Health expects US$40M+ in Psa expenditures

New Zealand's Kiwifruit Vine Health has spent the majority of the funds allocated for fighting Psa-V disease.
December 12 , 2011