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Hundreds of Chilean exports exempt from tariffs in Asia

Chile will now enjoy extensive tariff exemptions in Japan and South Korea.
January 03 , 2014

Argentine researchers prey on strawberry pests

With few pesticide options, Argentine researchers are using natural predators against strawberry pests.
January 03 , 2014

High hopes for delayed Honduran melon season

The Honduran melon season came almost three weeks late but trade could reach record value.
January 03 , 2014

Gene mutation could extend tomato production

New York-based researchers could increase tomato yields by manipulating plant flowering.
January 02 , 2014

Brazilian tomato prices soared in 2013

Supply shortages in 2013 sent Brazilian tomato prices up a reported 800%.
January 02 , 2014

HK program seeks to cull GM papayas

A group of growers hope papayas will be taken off the exemption list of Hong Kong's GM release control ordinance.
January 02 , 2014

Spring Festival favors Chilean cherries

Volume for Chilean cherries may be down for the Chinese New Year but the fruit should perform well.
January 02 , 2014

Year 2013 in Review - Second Half

It may surprise you to know what was the most read story on Fresh Fruit Portal in 2013.
December 31 , 2013

Nothing certain for U.S. apples in China

U.S. apples could soon regain access to China but the future remains unclear.
December 31 , 2013

Israeli partnership bears fruit for Indian growers

A collaborative centers of excellence program with Israel continues to gain traction in the Indian countryside.
December 31 , 2013