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Italy: Summerfruit wins rights to early gold kiwifruit

Italy's Summerfruit has bagged a new gold kiwifruit to add to its early window portfolio.
February 08 , 2013

Ecuadorian mango industry strives to set example

Even with outside challenges, Ecuador's mango export volume grew 10-15%.
February 07 , 2013

Facing the early days of Psa on a Chilean orchard

We take a hands-on look at how Chilean kiwifruit growers are tackling vine disease Psa in the region of Maule.
February 06 , 2013

Germany in danger of 'losing importance' in fruit trade, says Krauss

Fruit Logistica kicked off in Berlin today with a call for the industry to stop focusing on prices.
February 05 , 2013

Indonesian politician proposes full fruit import ban

Indonesia's Marzuki Alie has asked for a haram edict on fruit imports to protect local farmers.
February 05 , 2013

Mexico: blueberries offer alternative to Sinaloa growers

Mexico's blueberry boom could extend to a new farming region if feasibility tests prove successful.
February 04 , 2013

Chilean apple season delayed

Chile's opportunity to capitalize on reduced Northern Hemisphere apple stocks could be reduced by a delayed harvest.
February 01 , 2013

Spanish avocados, apricots on track for U.S. market access

U.S. authorities have proposed to allow imports of Spanish avocados and fresh apricots.
January 31 , 2013

Syrian conflict sends agriculture into shambles

A once promising agriculture sector has been left in pieces from Syria's ongoing civil war.
January 30 , 2013

U.S. importers report rocky start for Peruvian mango campaign

From strikes to shipping problems, several factors have created an unstable start for Peruvian mango exports.
January 29 , 2013