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Chile: Coquimbo fruit sector estimated to have lost US$1B to drought

An industry head as requested a series of state support measures to aid a regional industry in crisis.
March 09 , 2015

Palestine Crops upbeat for renewed veggie trade with Israel

Mohammed Zwayyed is positive about Gaza's new produce trade relationship with Israel, but expects some restrictions will remain.
March 09 , 2015

100% U.S. focus for Peruvian organic banana co-op in 2015

Peru's CEPIBO has historically sent the majority of its organic bananas to Europe, but this year the export strategy is very different.
March 09 , 2015

South Africa: DFI announces 'realistic' land reform strategy

South Africa's Deciduous Fruit Industry land reform initiative would add 1,227 new hectares of pome fruit and stonefruit over five years.
March 09 , 2015

U.S.: Calavo Growers forecasts avocado volume uptick in Q2

After driving up margins in early 2015, Calavo Growers foresees continued increased avocado packing in the second quarter.
March 06 , 2015

Peruvian avocado exporters on track for two new Asian markets

Both China and Japan are one step closer to allowing imports of Peruvian avocados.
March 06 , 2015

Russia's economic woes bite into middle class fruit purchases

Irina Koziy explains three main factors that are impacting fruit sales in Russia, and what traders ought to do to get through these tough times.
March 06 , 2015

Moldova: Russian collaboration will continue, says Agrodenidan

A Moldovan apple exporter was in a critical situation before a recent Russian market reopening for certain companies.
March 06 , 2015

Australia: Queensland warned of 'serious consequences' if TR4 spreads

The Costa Group has urged industry cooperation following a suspected detection of Panama Disease TR4.
March 06 , 2015

Polish firm increasing tomato production under glass

Poland's Citronex plans to triple its greenhouse tomato production near the German border over the coming months.
March 06 , 2015