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Argentine workers protest at Belgian packing plant

A Belgian company's decision to close down an apple packing plant earlier than usual has sparked protests in the Argentine province of Neuquén.
March 14 , 2011

SA apple exports to grow 10% in 2011

Strong currency and production costs have put pressure on South Africa's pome fruit industry, but apple exports are expected to grow 10% this season.
March 11 , 2011

Chinese apples just a whisper in Aussie market

Despite all the controversy surrounding Chinese apple imports in Australia, an industry leader has announced the influx has had very little effect.
March 11 , 2011

Saudi company to invest US$125M in Zambia pineapple farm

A Saudi Arabian business plans to build a 5,000 hectare pineapple farm in Zambia this year, along with a juice-producing factory and 2,000 housing units.
March 10 , 2011

Market Pulse week 9 — 2011

Argentine Williams pears showed moderate sales and price falls in the U.S., while imports of the D’Anjou variety continued to show a good rhythm in Canada and Mexico.
March 09 , 2011

Two Brazilian apple companies form core producer

Brazilian companies Renar and Pomifrai will soon become one integrated business, forming one of the largest apple producers in the country.
March 09 , 2011

Market Pulse week 9 — 2011

March 09 , 2011

Funds seized for Chilean fruit exporter Aconex

A Chilean court has ruled the bank account seizure of two executives from fruit exporter Aconex.
March 07 , 2011

Patagonia pears plummet 11%

Apple and pear production in Argentina's southern Protected Patagonia region fell 17.25% in 2010
March 04 , 2011

Australian scientists confirm apple peels fight cancer

Researchers from the University of Melbourne have found tomato and apple peel waste can slow cancer growth
March 03 , 2011