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Wind of change blowing for South Africa

FPEF CEO Anton Kruger talks about South Africa's pipeline of infrastructure projects and governmental value-add plans.
February 19 , 2013

U.K. fears farm labor shortage pending immigration policy changes

Relaxed U.K. labor rules for Bulgarians and Romanians has left some asking, "Who will pick the strawberries?"
February 19 , 2013

Israel: overcoming a diluted produce industry

Israeli Export Institute CEO Ofer Sachs highlights changes for growers since the bankruptcy of Agrexco in 2011.
February 19 , 2013

Chile braces for easier Peruvian avocado entrance

A Chilean avocado industry leader analyzes the implications of Peruvian access without quarantine treatment.
February 19 , 2013

Berries to become top category "one country at a time", says Bjorn

Driscoll's' Soren Bjorn discusses a wide range of berry trends affecting the European, Middle Eastern and Australian markets.
February 18 , 2013

Colombia looks abroad for new mangosteen markets

Mangosteen exporters from Colombia hope to gain U.S. market access.
February 18 , 2013

Peruvian mangoes dominate markets

Juan Carlos Rivera explains the positive situation Peru's mango industry is now in after a staggered start.
February 18 , 2013

Comment period extended for U.S. food safety rule changes

Proposed U.S. produce handling rules will be open for comment until May 16.
February 18 , 2013

Chile: many had to 'leave grapes' on the vines, says iQonsulting

iQonsulting's Cristóbal González describes the drivers behind Chile's difficult 2012-13 grape season.
February 18 , 2013

Mexico prepares producers to reach European shelves

Mexico Calidad Suprema is pushing for higher standards to get more Mexican produce in European hands.
February 15 , 2013