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Argentina: new cold front expected on Jul. 20

A new cold front is expected in the Argentine province of Tucuman on Jul. 20, with the prospect of delayed harvests looming.
July 15 , 2011

South Africa plays citrus 'volume game' in Asia

South African citrus exporters expect an uptick in lemon, easy peeler and late Navel orange shipments to Asia.
July 14 , 2011

Citrus markets under pressure in Russia

South African and Argentine lemons have suffered setbacks in the Russian market, but some other fruits have fetched better prices.
July 12 , 2011

Uruguayan blueberry crisis needs tech injection

Uruguay's blueberry sector is in crisis with 16% of its fields neglected.
July 11 , 2011

Tough apples and all that Jazz in NZ

While Jazz apple sales flourish in overseas markets, New Zealand growers have struggled to benefit from the variety.
July 11 , 2011

Aussie reconciliation over Chile grape spat

Australian Table Grape Association CEO Jeff Scott clarifies the Chilean import issue earlier this year, while highlighting potential in new markets.
July 08 , 2011

Ecuadorian banana firms under investigation

Ecuador is again looking to punish banana traders for not following official price mechanisms.
July 08 , 2011

Competition sours Argentina's lemon export volumes

Argentina's lemon producers are holding back potential exports due to strong competition in destination markets.
July 07 , 2011

Chile launches citrus action plan after frosts

A Chilean citrus committee has launched an action plan to prevent the export of damaged fruit, in the wake of recent frosts.
July 06 , 2011

Ecuador's banana growers in tough spot with Sigatoka

Black Sigatoka has raised alarm in Ecuador with 95% of the country's banana crops affected by the disease.
June 29 , 2011