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NZ Food Bill could cause export delays
New Zealand's government intends to pass a new bill to increase compliance regulations for the food industry, but the new measures could hurt some exporters.
February 22 , 2011
Costa Rica uses most pesticides per hectare
Protesters have gathered around Costa Rica to encourage reduction of the country's pesticide use, as it is the highest user per hectare of crop land in the world.
February 22 , 2011
Chile's fruit industry addresses key steps to change
Representatives from Chile's fruit industry met in a recent field trip to discuss the key challenges and opportunities facing the sector.
February 22 , 2011
Chile's blueberry exports rise in week 6
Chile's blueberry exports increased in week 6 but volumes are expected to decline every week until the season's close in April.
February 21 , 2011
Colombia's truck drivers lift strikes
Colombia's 15-day truck driver strike has come to a close as the government reached a breakthrough deal with the union.
February 18 , 2011
Chile rains dampen grape forecasts
Chile's grape production is still expected to grow this year but will not reach previous forecasts, as a result of abnormal rains earlier this month.
February 18 , 2011
South Africa grape shipments to northern Europe up 11.8%
South Africa boosted table grape shipments to northern Europe in week 5 as packing came to a close in some regions, leading to falls in exports elsewhere.
February 17 , 2011
Chile drought effects reach ‘critical’ stage for fruit industry
Chile's drought has affected the quality and size of a broad spectrum of fruits, with the situation expected to become 'critical' in more areas.
February 17 , 2011
Ecuador fines Chevron US$8.6B for environmental damages
Multinational Chevron has been fined $8.6 billion by an Ecuadorian court for contaminating the environment, but the company has ruled the decision fraudulent.
February 16 , 2011
South Africa's antitrust body approves Wal-Mart takeover
South Africa's Competition Commission has approved Wal-Mart's US$2.4 billion takeover deal of local retail chain Massmart.
February 16 , 2011
