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NZ to launch new spray option for Psa-hit kiwifruit vines
New Zealand's Kiwifruit Vine Health (KVH) and exporter Zespri plan to launch a new pre-flowering spray to fight Psa.
August 25 , 2011
New tax powers put U.S. importers, suppliers at risk
As of Oct. 1, U.S. importers will have higher chances of fines for products that don't meet requirements or have labelling problems.
August 25 , 2011
Del Monte takes FDA to court over new canteloupe rules
Del Monte has taken the FDA to court over canteloupe import changes due to suspected Salmonella contamination.
August 25 , 2011
Peru plans to become world leader in capsicum exports
Peru could become a world leader in capsicum exports if it can gain access to the U.S. market.
August 25 , 2011
Chemical ban could slash Australian horticultural exports
A proposed insecticide ban could cut more than US$300 million off Australia's horticultural exports.
August 24 , 2011
Productivity investment needed for Ecuador's bananas, says researcher
An Ecuadorian researcher says emergency banana funding would be put to better use if it went towards improving quality and productivity.
August 23 , 2011
Pandol's Brazilian grape program 'trending down'
U.S. distributor Pandol forecasts a lower presence of Brazilian grapes in the market, but growers are not overly concerned in the short term.
August 22 , 2011
Surprise snow for Santiago
The Chilean capital of Santiago was hit with a coldsnap yesterday and snow levels unseen since 2007.
August 19 , 2011
Ecuador's govt declares 'banana emergency'
The Ecuadorian Government has declared a state of emergency for the banana sector, offering an oversight for exporters to pay official prices.
August 19 , 2011
USDA gives 100% clearance for South African clementines
The United States Deparment of Agriculture (USDA) has given 100% clearance for South African clementines so far this year.
August 18 , 2011
