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U.S.: Market 52 files for bankruptcy

After eight years supplying fresh produce, U.S. company Market 52 has filed for bankruptcy.
February 14 , 2012

Chilean grape exporter wins landmark import price ruling case

The DRC has ruled in favor of a Chilean grape exporter in a case surrounding low import prices.
February 14 , 2012

Heavy rains set to cut back Peruvian mango exports

Peru was already expecting lower mango export volumes, but recent rains have cut expectations again.
February 13 , 2012

Peru could 'easily double' U.S. avocado volumes in 2012, says expert

A Peruvian professor says the country should hold the trigger on U.S. avocado exports until June to get better prices.
February 13 , 2012

Opinion: retailers need to get their act together with marketing messages

Golden Sun Marketing owner Don Goodwin discusses some disturbing trends in the fresh produce retail space.
February 13 , 2012

Tesco trials new shelf life extension packaging for fresh produce

Tesco hopes to drastically reduce fruit wastage with a new packaging technology it is trialing.
February 10 , 2012

Irrigation megaproject could bolster Peru's exports by US$2B annually

It is hoped a new Peruvian irrigation project will create half a million agricultural jobs.
February 09 , 2012

Opinion: the food industry paradox between the U.S. and Peru

Peruvian Agri Institute president Mario Salazar discusses obesity, food waste and inspiration from Trader Joe's.
February 09 , 2012

Chilean govt approves cloud seeding to ease drought

Chile's drought-stricken farmers look set to have their problems alleviated by cloud seeding technology.
February 08 , 2012

Cocaine seized in Canadian tropical fruit shipment

Canadian police have made their second fruit-related cocaine bust in recent weeks.
February 07 , 2012