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European demand for Ecuadorian bananas slumps

Ecuador's banana exports have been hit by Europe's economic crisis.
October 26 , 2011

Storms take toll on Costa Rican agriculture

Heavy rains in Costa Rica have affected transportation of pineapples, bananas and plantains.
October 26 , 2011

Chilean blueberry exports slow due to late season start

Chilean blueberry exports have got off to a slow start due to low temperatures delaying harvests.
October 26 , 2011

Mexican govt gets tough with lemon company over infection risk

Mexican state officials have taken tough action to prevent the inter-state spread of HLB in lemons.
October 25 , 2011

SA citrus to drive healthy Halloween in the U.S.

South Africa's Western Cape Citrus Producers Forum will be pushing for healthy fruity snacks this Halloween.
October 25 , 2011

Australian MPs call for tighter restrictions over pear concerns

Australian politicians are worried NZ imports could put their pear industry at risk because of poor controls.
October 25 , 2011

Kenya restricts banana seedling movements to contain disease

Kenyan officials have restricted banana plant seedling movement in an attempt to contain wilt disease.
October 24 , 2011

Drought to affect Mexico's orange crops in Tamaulipas

Growers in the Mexican state of Tamaulipas fear a lack of rain will reduce Valencia orange harvests by up to a third.
October 24 , 2011

Chile tests kiwifruit orchards for Psa virus

Chile's kiwifruit orchards are being extensively tested for the possible presence of Psa-V.
October 21 , 2011

Mexican state fears poor citrus harvest

Citrus growers in the Mexican state of Tabasco fear bad weather conditions will affect January's harvest.
October 21 , 2011