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Chile-U.S. partnership for Mexican raspberries

Two companies from the U.S. and Chile have teamed up for a Mexican raspberry venture.
July 28 , 2011

Australia: horticulture industry wants pesticide submission extension

An Australian review has found herbicide 'Diuron' use holds 'unacceptable' biodiversity risks.
July 28 , 2011

Peru records 188% South Korea ag export growth

Peru's agricultural exports to South Korea have risen significantly, leading up to an FTA which takes effect in August.
July 28 , 2011

Argentine ag protesters to launch burning blockades

Argentina's Federation of Producers plans to set up burning blockades of main routes today in the provinces of Rio Negro and Neuquén.
July 28 , 2011

Market Pulse week 29 — 2011

European kiwifruit sales improved in week 29 but markets were depressed in China.
July 27 , 2011

Costa Rica: the challenge of changing fruit demand

Costa Rica's pineapple industry will likely need to shift towards more processed exports to meet European demand changes.
July 27 , 2011

Mexican papayas linked to U.S. salmonella outbreak

Texan distributor Agromod Produce Inc has voluntarily recalled its Mexican-grown papayas due to a salmonella scare.
July 27 , 2011

NZ fruit exports 'unaffected' by coldsnap

Snows have prevented several New Zealand farmers from attending the country's annual horticulture conference.
July 26 , 2011

Mexico's citrus exports up 15%

Mexico's citrus exports rose by US$16 million in the first five months of 2011.
July 26 , 2011

New Mexican treatment plant launched

A new phytosanitary irradiation treatment plant in Mexico is expected to process US$258.8 million in fruit exports annually.
July 25 , 2011