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Argentine raisin exports to rise 42% this year

New vines and stronger yields are expected to boost Argentina's raisin exports significantly in the coming years.
August 08 , 2011

Kenya cuts horticultural export estimate

The euro zone crisis has led to reduced growth forecasts for Kenya's horticultural sector.
August 08 , 2011

European apple and pear production up in 2011

Cold storage apple and pear competition looks set to increase for Southern Hemisphere exporters next season.
August 08 , 2011

Peru's organic food exports rise 50%

Peru's organic food exports rose 50% year-on-year during the first five months of this year.
August 05 , 2011

Chile releases kiwifruit perception study

An international consumer perceptions study has found Chile's kiwifruit industry has 'tremendous challenges' ahead.
August 05 , 2011

Ausveg highlights Pacific Islander work scheme

An Australian industry body has called on farmers to make the most of the Pacific Seasonal Workers Pilot Scheme.
August 05 , 2011

NZ apple industry needs to avoid ruin, says expert

A leading New Zealand apple expert has urged the country's industry to 'turn itself around'.
August 04 , 2011

Peru: Camposol expects U.S. avocado shipments soon

Peru's biggest horticultural company Camposol expects to export avocadoes to the U.S. very soon.
August 04 , 2011

Cocaine seized in Colombian banana package

Colombian authorities have seized US$10 million worth of cocaine hidden in a package of bananas.
August 03 , 2011

Argentina pushes for lower Chinese lemon requirements

Argentina's citrus industry plans to lobby for lower lemon quarantine requirements in China.
August 03 , 2011