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NZ: GM poses threat to Hawke's Bay growers

Growers in Hawke's Bay are pushing local councils to make the region a GM-free area.
June 03 , 2011

Brazil produces super-sized passion fruit

Growing large hybrid fruit takes a certain knack and passion.
June 03 , 2011

SA stonefruit make U.S. headway

South Africa's apricots, cherries and plumcots are one step closer to hitting U.S. supermarket shelves.
June 02 , 2011

Mexico's tomato production to rise 16% in 2011/12

Mexico's switch to greenhouse tomato production has increased yields.
June 02 , 2011

Peru's asparagus trade grows 16%

Peru has recorded a rise in asparagus exports in the first four months of 2011.
June 02 , 2011

Aussie stonefruit growers look to China

Australia's stone fruit growers have been inspired by the local grape industry's Chinese inroads.
June 02 , 2011

Market Pulse week 21 — 2011

The Southern Hemisphere pomegranate season got underway for the U.S. in week 21, while mandarin sales activity was strong in Asia.
June 01 , 2011

FSANZ seeks horticultural food safety feedback

Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has launched a consultation paper into horticultural food safety across all parts of the supply chain.
June 01 , 2011

Chile: unions call for HidroAysén socio-economic impact study

Chile's HidroAysén dam project has caught global headlines for its environment implications, but what about its impact on agriculture?
June 01 , 2011

SA Competition Tribunal approves Wal-mart deal

Wal-Mart's takeover over Massmart has been approved by the South African Competition Tribunal with conditions attached.
June 01 , 2011