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Q&A: discovering Patagonia's fruit industry promise

Fedefruta chief Antonio Walker says Patagonia is Chile's comparative advantage in the fruit industry.
May 03 , 2012

U.S.: Del Monte sales down, net income up in Q1

Fresh Del Monte Produce recorded slower banana sales in the Middle East and Asia in the first quarter of 2012.
May 01 , 2012

Chile expects buoyant export growth for oranges, mandarins in 2012

Chilean Citrus Committee president Juan Enrique Ortuzar talks competition and opening new markets.
April 30 , 2012

U.S. ag committee farm bill supports specialty crop investment

A new U.S. farm bill pledging massive investment in speciality crops has passed its first legislative hurdle.
April 30 , 2012

Cut announced for Mexican mango season

Mexican mango exporters are expecting a shortage that will "substantially affect" the U.S. market.
April 27 , 2012

Blockades draw northern Peruvian port to a standstill

One Peruvian mango processor has lost US$10,000 this week due to a fishing industry blockade in Paita.
April 27 , 2012

Fresh Connections Chile Special

We take a look at the domestic and international issues that took center stage at Fresh Connections Chile 2012.
April 25 , 2012

Chilean researchers develop bag to extend avocado shelf life

It is hoped a new bag in Chile will allow fruit exporters more shelf life reliability in shipping long distances.
April 23 , 2012

'Stop wasting your label messages', Cork urges growers

Lisa Cork says the push for better packaging and label marketing starts with grower initiative.
April 23 , 2012

Opinion: Why growers should call the pricing shots

Don Goodwin says growers should ask sellers tougher questions to ensure better prices.
April 23 , 2012