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New Zealand paid 19% more produce export tariffs this year than in 2008
Tariffs placed on fresh produce exports from New Zealand in receiving markets have cost the industry some NZD $235 million (US $ 179 million), up 19% since 2008.
November 25 , 2010
Honduras, Guatemala melon exports set to start
Honduras shipments, delayed by heavy rain in May, will be 40 days late
November 25 , 2010
Ecuador’s mango exports suffering from cold
Strong winds during flowering and recent rains mixed with cold weather have cut the exports in half in the tropical country.
November 25 , 2010
New Zealand kiwi crop could be huge despite PSA
Heightened vigilance and good growing conditions could yield bumper crop despite PSA worries
November 24 , 2010
Peru grape exporter sets sights on Asian markets, executive says
Company aims to meet demand for the fruit in Chinese New Year in February, and to expand to Japan, South Korea and India, an exporter says
November 24 , 2010
U.S. grants patents for two new Chilean guava varieties
Patents were issued for the Red Pearl and South Pearl varieties of the Chilean guava.
November 24 , 2010
Australian university looks to replicate kiwi success with Chinese fruit
The University of Queensland is looking for investors to establish production of a Chinese fruit known as Yeng Mei, also called the Chinese or Red Beyberry.
November 23 , 2010
Chile’s northern grapes set for export to more markets
Grape growers in Chile’s northern Atacama Region, are set to start exporting the fruit in December to a receiving base more diverse than the traditional destination of the United States.
November 23 , 2010
New Zealand examines pollen link in PSA outbreak
Positive test results on a few pollen samples suggest that the disease has been in New Zealand for a few years, and prompt an industry group to call for a ban on pollen imports.
November 23 , 2010
Food packaging promises fruit, doesn't deliver, Freshfel says
Nearly 20% of foods with fruit on the packaging contains no fruit at all and may violate EU rules on health claims, the group says
November 23 , 2010
