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SA grape exports fall slightly in week 8
South Africa's grape exports to Northern Europe were up 28.7% in week 8 on the same period last year, but Berg River region grape volumes were down by more than 10%.
March 07 , 2011
Tanzania tackles red locust threat
Tanzania's government has called on the International Locusts Control Organisation for assistance in halting a red locust outbreak that presents a serious threat to crops.
March 07 , 2011
Chile blueberry exports smash estimates in week 8
Chile's blueberry exports beat forecasts significantly in week 8, with 99% of export targets already met with five weeks still remaining for the season.
March 07 , 2011
Patagonia pears plummet 11%
Apple and pear production in Argentina's southern Protected Patagonia region fell 17.25% in 2010
March 04 , 2011
SA farmers to receive US$108M relief package
The South African government has responded to farmer concerns with a financial aid package for those directly affected by drought or flood.
March 04 , 2011
Peru's mangoes face Mexican standoff in the U.S.
Delays for Peruvian mangoes mean they will likely have to compete in the U.S. market at the same time as their Mexican and Guatemalan counterparts, with price falls expected.
March 04 , 2011
Australia upbeat on almonds and pears
Australia's almond crop is looking promising this year despite floods as the country gears up to be the world's second-largest producer by 2015.
March 04 , 2011
NZ company launches new blueberry varieties
New Zealand-based Turners & Growers is developing four new blueberry varieties for local and international sale
March 03 , 2011
Thailand ban costing SA fruit industry millions
South Africa is losing US$21 million in fruit exports every year due to a ban imposed by the Thai government
March 03 , 2011
Turkish delight for Chile
Chile's FTA with Turkey has now come into effect and will provide significant benefits for the fruit industry, while potentially paving the way for further expansion into Central Asia and the Middle East.
March 03 , 2011
