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Chile: Coquimbo declared fruit fly-free
After eight months of work and a US$1.3 million investment, a major Chilean agricultural region is now free of the Mediterranean fruit fly.
November 27 , 2015
"Unpredictable" whether Russia will ban Turkish produce imports, says Koziy
A Russian produce consultant believes the country would struggle to fill the supply gap left by Turkey in the event of an import ban.
November 27 , 2015
Peruvian grape deal takes off in North America
El Niño's effects on northern Peruvian grapes may only extend to the latest varieties, says a Capespan exec who is also taking a cautious approach to the Chilean campaign.
November 26 , 2015
'Optimism reigns' in Argentine fruit industry after election result
Argentina's economy has for too long been plagued by currency and trade controls. As the country's new president-elect, Mauricio Macri promises to change all that.
November 24 , 2015
Peru: Piura organic banana exports hit US$120M
Piura's governor says the organic banana sector will need new technologies, varieties and growing methods for its future prosperity.
November 24 , 2015
Panama Disease TR4 caused by single clone, researchers find
A Dutch scientist says global measures to quarantine a destructive banana disease 'apparently have not had the desired effect'.
November 24 , 2015
Two Chilean groups join growing Sun World licensee list
Two of Chile's "most formidable grape producer-exporters" will now be able to grow and market Sun World's proprietary varieties.
November 23 , 2015
Fruitday hopes to create 'China's Sunkist'
Fruitday.com has historically been mostly involved with imports, but with a new citrus program it hopes to build traction for local fruit.
November 23 , 2015
Sluggish start for U.S. apple campaign
A graphic released by Stemilt shows SweeTango apple sales during September were significantly higher year-on-year.
November 23 , 2015
Medfly found in Chilean capital
Chilean authorities are fumigating an area of Santiago this week in a bid to eradicate a destructive pest.
November 20 , 2015
