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Contrasting outlooks for different Chilean citrus fruits

We speak with two Chilean citrus exporters with very different outlooks for this season.
May 02 , 2013

More Scandinavian Hepatitis A cases linked to frozen berries

Authorities are still looking for the source of a Nordic hepatitis outbreak linked to frozen berries.
May 02 , 2013

South Africa: trading platform brings fruit sellers online

South Africa's Farm Gate Exchange connects buyers and sellers through an online platform.
April 30 , 2013

Ecuador to reinforce Russian fruit market position

Ecuador's banana exports to Russia have skyrocketed this year with supermarket promotion plans underway.
April 30 , 2013

Port of Miami invests in big arrivals

The Port of Miami is getting ready for a renovated Panama Canal with a US$2 billion investment.
April 30 , 2013

Peru to dedicate more farmland to exports

Irrigation projects are expected to add over 100,000ha of farmland for Peruvian exports.
April 30 , 2013

European Commission to restrict certain insecticides

A ban on neonicotinoids is set to go ahead in Europe even though a qualified majority was unable to be reached.
April 30 , 2013

Austria: first direct mango shipment arrives from the Philippines

Austrian importers bypassed indirect distribution centers with an aerial shipment of mangoes directly from the Philippines.
April 29 , 2013

Chile releases two creeping blackberry varieties

Hortifrut's Camila and Amara blackberry varieties are expected to extend the production season.
April 29 , 2013

Opinion: ag leaders must innovate or die

Eric Viramontes argues that agricultural leaders cannot rely on good reputation alone. They must innovate.
April 29 , 2013