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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
Second coldsnap hits Argentine lemon crops
Crops in the world's largest lemon-exporting province suffered serious damages from frost in recent days.
July 05 , 2011
Minimum rural wage to rise in Brazilian state
The Brazilian state of Mato Grosso do Sul will adjust the rural minimum wage today.
July 01 , 2011
Avocadoes planted over Mexican marijuana plantations
Low marijuana profitability has led Mexican farmers in Chihuahua to shift to avocado crops.
July 01 , 2011
Polar cold wave hits South America
Five of South America's major fruit-producing countries have witnessed an historic cold snap over the last week.
June 29 , 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
