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Peru looks to build produce potential in Russia

Successful sales for grapes are creating opportunities for other Peruvian products in Russia.
June 07 , 2013

Traditional Chinese fruit sites put on FAO heritage list

A FAO initiative to protect traditional agriculture has incorporated two fruit sites from China that grow grapes and torreya fruit.
June 07 , 2013

Mexico: organic avocado sales rise 20% in Michoacan

Consumers in a key Mexican avocado-growing state are turning their attention to organic produce.
June 07 , 2013

Uruguayan exporters look beyond Europe

The eurozone crisis is leading Uruguayan citrus exporters to seek opportunities elsewhere, according to one consultant.
June 06 , 2013

Poland confident for 2013 blueberry crop

Polish blueberry growers predict a strong export year despite initial crop damage fears from March frosts.
June 06 , 2013

Ecuador: interactive campaign promotes bananas in Russia

ProEcuador hopes to push its country's banana market even further in Russia with an educational campaign.
June 06 , 2013

Storms take toll on Colombian plantains

An important Colombian plantain region is facing flooding difficulties again this year.
June 06 , 2013

Colombian banana workers ratify labor strike

A potential Colombian banana worker strike could threaten hundreds of thousands of boxes in exports per day.
June 05 , 2013

Germany: BayWa expects profit rise in 2013

Turners & Growers' German owner BayWa expects increased profits this year.
June 05 , 2013

Brazil to launch biofungicide against cacao disease

Witch's broom disease put a nasty spell on Brazil's cacao crops in the 90s, but a state institution has come up with an organic remedy.
June 05 , 2013