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Cranberries help fight urinary infections
Spanish scientists have found cranberry consumption can help prevent bacteria like E. coli entering the urinary tract.
July 15 , 2011
Ecuadorian president signs banana regulation decree
Ecuadorian President Rafael Correa has signed a decree for a new banana trade regulation law that increases authorization requirements.
July 15 , 2011
Chile suspends competitive port measures
Union pressure has led to a four-month suspension of Chile's Competitive Impulse Agenda for its ports.
July 14 , 2011
Chile developing its own strawberries, raspberries
Chilean researchers are upbeat about the prospect of developing new national raspberry and strawberry varieties.
July 14 , 2011
Australia: carbon tax a worry for intensive farming
The Queensland Farmers Federation has slammed the Australian Government for its proposed Carbon Farming Initiative (CFI).
July 14 , 2011
Argentine union calls for ag emergency declaration
Frosts in Argentina have led union workers to call for an agricultural emergency declaration in the province of Entre Rios.
July 14 , 2011
Market Pulse week 27 — 2011
Moderate sales activity was seen for Southern Hemisphere easy peelers in the U.S. in week 27.
July 13 , 2011
Sales to rise for organic fungicide in Peru
U.S. company Citrex Inc expects increased sales of organic grape fungicides in Peru this year.
July 13 , 2011
South Africa: Massmart on the acquisition trail
Recently acquired South African food retailer Massmart has expansion in its sights, with a takeover offer for fresh produce supplier The Fruitspot.
July 13 , 2011
Dominican Republic starts white fly control program
The Dominican Republic has temporarily suspended plantations in several regions to combat pests.
July 13 , 2011
