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Chiquita expands deciduous brand through independent licensee
The International Fruit Company will keep the Chiquita brand alive for deciduous fruits across various markets.
February 14 , 2013

Market Pulse Week 6 - 2013
Peru closed its grape season well, as Chile moved in to new markets in week 6.
February 13 , 2013

Modest growth for Southern Hemisphere apples and pears
Chile will take the top spot for Southern Hemisphere apple production but will experience the greatest production drop.
February 13 , 2013

Organic Peruvian grapes hit U.S. shores
Purity Organic has strong expectations for its first ever quality arrivals of organic Peruvian table grapes in the U.S.
February 13 , 2013

South Africa hopes for better EU rules on citrus black spot
South Africa has its work cut out to overcome tightening European Union rules on citrus black spot disease.
February 13 , 2013

Viramontes leaves AMHPAC with fresh vision for Mexican produce
AMHPAC's Eric Viramontes is moving on to new projects to keep Mexican agriculture competitive.
February 13 , 2013

Better sales, slow production growth projected for U.S. horticulture
Fruits and nuts will dominate U.S. horticulture sales over the decade, although production growth will prove difficult.
February 12 , 2013

Indian government approves aid for mango growers
India will give almost US$1.5 million to mango producers that experienced extensive production losses.
February 12 , 2013

Kenyan exporters "offended" by European bean inspection delays
Kenya's Stephen Mbithi has dealt harsh words to the European Union for untimely bean inspections for pesticide residues.
February 12 , 2013

Peru anticipates Chinese opening for avocados, lucuma, quinoa
Peru expects three new agricultural products to gain access in China very soon.
February 12 , 2013