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Mexican scientists extend Maradol papaya shelf life

Mexican scientists discover an inhibitor to prolong the lifespan of papayas.
November 18 , 2011

Chile's blueberry harvests picks-up

Chile's blueberry harvest gains momentum but is still behind schedule.
November 18 , 2011

Peru's exotic fruit ripe for export growth

German importer Kölla Hamburg has said Peru's exotic fruits offer great export potential.
November 17 , 2011

Trader wins grape export rights in Namibia

A Dutch fruit trader has won its case to continue as the sole export agent for four major Namibian grape producers.
November 17 , 2011

Michoacán leads Mexican cherimoya production

Michoacán currently has the highest output of Mexican chirimoyas, followed by Morelo and Hidalgo.
November 17 , 2011

Market Pulse Week 45 - 2011

Cherry sales in the U.S. have been good with Chilean cherries hitting the European and Asian markets.
November 16 , 2011

Peru's lúcuma producers claim govt is delaying exports

The Prolúcuma president has called on the Peruvian government to develop a coherent national cultivation strategy to help exports.
November 16 , 2011

Ecuador at loggerheads over minimum banana price

Ecuadorian growers and exporters are still struggling to agree on a minimum banana price.
November 15 , 2011

Corn producers slam Peruvian GM bill

Corn producers describe the Peruvian government's moratorium on GM crops as ill-informed.
November 15 , 2011

Mexico cuts NZ kiwifruit import tax by 20%

Mexico has announced it will reduce import tax on New Zealand's kiwifruit.
November 15 , 2011