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Ecuador's IRS values goods at US$136M for banana baron sell-off

Ecuador's Internal Revenue Service plans to auction planes, yachts, cars and properties belonging to Bananera Noboa.
October 04 , 2013

U.S.: China makes its mark on Georgia pecan industry

Georgia pecans have received high demand from China, but can the U.S. state keep up?
October 04 , 2013

Horticulture Australia signs deal with Indian govt

A new partnership will help Australian and Indian researchers work together to tackle common horticultural challenges.
October 04 , 2013

Chile: ASOEX seeks 'national disaster' declaration over frosts

Chile's peak fruit exporter body says the country's frosts could have global effects worth upwards of US$1 billion.
October 04 , 2013

Peruvian avocado production to grow in 2014

Consultancy Maximixe has released its forecast for next year's Peruvian avocado crop.
October 04 , 2013

Avocado prices dip on saturated European market

South African avocado growers reported low prices as Peru remains on the European market.
October 04 , 2013

Brazil braces before decision on Chinese garlic imports

Mercosur could end a protective tariff on garlic, putting the Brazilian industry on alert.
October 04 , 2013

Frosts slash Chilean kiwifruit crop

Estimates show recent frosts will cut Chile's kiwifruit crop by US$120 million, and may increase the incidence of bacterial vine disease Psa.
October 03 , 2013

Fresh Del Monte expands U.S. tomato operations

Del Monte plans to complement its Central American greenhouse tomatoes with field grown produce from Virginia and Florida.
October 03 , 2013

Argentine growers suffer from heavy frosts

Apricots, peaches, grapes, plums and almonds are some of the hardest hit fruits from Argentina's frosts.
October 03 , 2013