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Dutch grape importer hedges bets with South African unrest

European importers anticipate a strong Chilean grape season, with South Africa's Western Cape uncertain.
December 03 , 2012

Film Review: The Fruit Hunters

A homage to fruit, documentary "The Fruit Hunters" is a colorful, entertaining and informative film.
December 03 , 2012

Exotic produce makes headway in U.S. market

Supplying 1,400 items is a "logistical headache" for Melissa's Produce, but well worth the effort.
November 30 , 2012

Peruvian blueberries make first U.S. commercial shipment

Gourmet Trading Company has imported the first commercial load of Peruvian blueberries in the U.S.
November 30 , 2012

Frosts damage 22% of southern Chilean blueberry crop

The Chilean Blueberry Committee has announced estimates for frost impacts in the south.
November 29 , 2012

Frost damage hits late season Chilean blueberries

Southern Chilean blueberry growers claim to have lost a lot of fruit to recent black frosts.
November 28 , 2012

State-of-the-art cherry processing plant launched in Chile

Chile's top cherry exporter has opened a US$30 million processing plant.
November 27 , 2012

Africa pushes for genetically modified food ban

The African Union has been asked to consider a genetically modified food ban this January.
November 27 , 2012

More peaks than troughs for Purity Organic

Purity Organic plans to raise its Peruvian easy peeler and asparagus programs in 2013.
November 26 , 2012

Education drives Aussie avocado export growth

Australian avocados have bucked trends with strong export growth despite exchange rate difficulties.
November 23 , 2012