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Peru to triple pecan nut plantations in 2012

The Peruvian pecan nut industry is set to grow its plantation area by 333% in 2012.
September 16 , 2011

European avocado imports down 9%

European avocado arrivals are down 9% in the season to date, as South Africa and Peru make way for Israel and Spain.
September 16 , 2011

Antioxidant excess can damage health, says Mexican scientist

A Mexican scientist says eating too many 'super fruits' can have negative health impacts.
September 16 , 2011

New isolated priority zone for NZ kiwifruit vine disease

New Zealand's Kiwifruit Vine Health has announced a new Priority Zone for kiwifruit vine disease Psa-V.
September 15 , 2011

Argentina: All Lemon seal raises the bar in 2011

A quality certification initiative from Argentina's leading lemon exporters has led to a jump in exports opportunities this year.
September 15 , 2011

Aussie horticulture gets boost from APHIS pest status recommendation

APHIS has made two recommendations for pest-free status zones in Australia.
September 15 , 2011

Market Pulse week 36 — 2011

Australian Honey Murcotts fared well in Asia while the first Spanish Okitsu satsumas were traded in the Netherlands in week 36.
September 14 , 2011

Australia withdraws from Indonesian pineapple row

The Australian Customs Service (ACS) has halted an anti-dumping investigation against Indonesian canned pineapples.
September 14 , 2011

Chile to boost fruit exports to China, Indonesia

Chile is increasingly looking to China and Indonesia for horticultural export opportunities.
September 14 , 2011

Sun World expands South African grape presence

Sun World International has expanded its list of licensed grape growers in South Africa with a new joint venture.
September 13 , 2011