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Panama Disease TR4 caused by single clone, researchers find
A Dutch scientist says global measures to quarantine a destructive banana disease 'apparently have not had the desired effect'.
November 24 , 2015
Chile: Sweet cucumber studies to pave new export avenues
Chile hopes to one day join the likes of New Zealand and Israel in exporting pepino melons to the European market.
November 24 , 2015
IFCO's 'caja de oro' gains traction in Spain
IFCO Systems' recyclable banana boxes have proven popular with Canary Islands growers, who supply around 85% of the Spanish market.
November 24 , 2015
Two Chilean groups join growing Sun World licensee list
Two of Chile's "most formidable grape producer-exporters" will now be able to grow and market Sun World's proprietary varieties.
November 23 , 2015
Sluggish start for U.S. apple campaign
A graphic released by Stemilt shows SweeTango apple sales during September were significantly higher year-on-year.
November 23 , 2015
Ecuadorian banana body to negotiate higher minimum price
Ecuador's FENAPROPE hopes to raise the minimum per box price for the 2016 banana season by 23%.
November 23 , 2015
Poland: Consorfrut Polska boosts Latam fruit import focus
A Spanish-owned entity is increasing import volumes of Chilean plums, Peruvian pomegranates and Costa Rican watermelons, just to name a few.
November 23 , 2015
Colombia: Port of Barranquilla opens first cold storage facility
A US$6.5 million investment in a northern Colombian port is expected to be of great benefit to produce exporters.
November 20 , 2015
Peru: AGAP head says future export prospects are strong
Peru's AGAP says agricultural development has helped reduce poverty over the last decade.
November 20 , 2015
Colombia makes push for Chinese market entry
Hass avocados and onions are on a list of Colombian agricultural products submitted to China's AQSIQ for market access negotiations.
November 20 , 2015
