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Hail punctures Argentine apple crop

Argentina will likely suffer a significant drop in apple exports in the wake of hail last Friday.
March 05 , 2013

Australia: costs add up as flood waters recede

An Aussie citrus grower says floods have taken their toll financially, but crops should still be stable.
March 04 , 2013

Mexican tomato deal promises big changes

Mexican tomato industry reps look at the bright side of higher reference prices for exports to the U.S.
March 01 , 2013

Chile's 2013 kiwifruit market outlook

Chile will have less kiwifruit production this year with the industry upbeat about market prospects.
February 28 , 2013

NZ: Turners & Growers 'changing the way it ships to market'

Turners & Growers executives discuss strategy in a changing global apple industry.
February 27 , 2013

U.S. cantaloupe association prepares for first year of certification

The Eastern Cantaloupe Growers Association will put safety standards to the test as it enters its first season.
February 26 , 2013

South Africa: new farm strikes threatened pending wage deadline

South Africa may have more strikes in the works if farmers do not honor the new minimum wage.
February 25 , 2013

Total Produce-Oppy alliance gives "huge footprint" to growers

The heads of Total Produce and Oppy talk shop about their alliance and plans for growth.
February 22 , 2013

Wal-Mart reports strong sales, welcomes lower taxes

A lower than expected tax rate boosted Wal-Mart's 2012 financial results, while sales rose 5%.
February 21 , 2013

Strawberry licensee fights illegal plant duplication in Egypt

Ekland Marketing is working to enforce legal strawberry licensing in Egypt to protect authorized growers.
February 21 , 2013