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Port congestion delays citrus out of South Africa

Scheduling issues in South Africa's port in Durban are causing headaches for citrus exporters.
August 09 , 2013

Chiquita reports improved Q2 results

Chiquita's banana business performed well in the second quarter and helped bring in strong financial results.
August 09 , 2013

Brazil lowers requirements for Chilean avocados

Lower import requirements mean Chile should have easier avocado access to Brazil.
August 09 , 2013

NZ: sharp rise in profit for T&G in H1

A strong apple program combined with increased profits on stonefruit exports have helped boost results for Turners & Growers.
August 08 , 2013

Argentine project aims to lengthen strawberry shelf life

Researchers in Argentina are using natural preservative chitosan with the aim of boosting the commercial viability of strawberries.
August 08 , 2013

U.S.: the Hatch green chile identity crisis

Chile production in Hatch, New Mexico has fallen but outside sources are keeping up supply using the valley's name.
August 08 , 2013

Banana virus puts Nigerian farmers on alert

The banana bunchy top virus is spreading rapidly in Nigeria and could threaten a key food staple.
August 08 , 2013

Spain: researchers develop citrus red scale treatment

A team in Spain has found two wasp species effective for eradicating citrus red scale.
August 08 , 2013

Brazil releases black grape variety

Brazil's new variety BRS NĂºbia has been praised as a step forward for black grapes.
August 08 , 2013

Market Pulse Week 31 - 2013

The Argentine satsuma campaign got underway in Europe in week 31.
August 07 , 2013