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Mexican region loses 75% of mango crop
The Mexican mango-producing region of Mazatlán has lost around 75% of its commercial crop, due to frosts earlier in the year.
June 28 , 2011
Cuba could invest US$200M to revitalize citrus industry
Cuba plans to recover the citrus industry it lost with the fall of the Soviet Union.
June 28 , 2011
Opinion: 'flavor is more important than price'
Jelger de Vriend from Fresh Innovative makes a case for flavor over price in the produce industry.
June 28 , 2011
ProChile looks to boost food exports to Russia, Turkey
A ProChile food tour of Russia and Turkey will wind up tomorrow.
June 27 , 2011
Peru's frozen mango exports rise 13.4%
Peru's frozen mangoes are reaching more consumers worldwide.
June 27 , 2011
Matooke banana production on the rise in Uganda
Ugandan growers are finding new opportunities with the Matooke banana variety.
June 27 , 2011
Mexican state expects 200,000MT citrus reduction
Drought in the Mexican state of Tamaulipas is expected to cut 2011-12 citrus crops by 200,000MT.
June 27 , 2011
Chile's govt agrees to national agricultural policy
The Chilean Government has agreed to create a state policy for agriculture, with a bill approved in the Chamber of the House in response to protests earlier this month.
June 24 , 2011
Peru's achiote exports make their mark
Peru has increased exports of a food coloring fruit by 22% during the first four months of 2011.
June 24 , 2011
Slight production rise expected for Peruvian asparagus in 2011
Peru will produce 0.58% more asparagus this year but exports are expected to rise 12%, says the USDA.
June 24 , 2011
