Market Pulse Week 12 - 2014 - FreshFruitPortal.com

Market Pulse Week 12 - 2014

Market situation in the Northern Hemisphere, week 12 – 2014 (March 21)

Weekly Apple Market Report
ar_product_126 In North America, Chilean R. Galas had good sales activity in the U.S. Prices adjusted to achieve a similar range to last season.

In Europe, there was little room for imported apples. In Russia, a similar situation was observed from low sales activity for Argentine R. Galas.

In Asia, the Southern Hemisphere campaign began with the first volumes from Chile, New Zealand and South Africa.

In Latin America, oversupply of Chilean Galas continued in Colombia. In Brazil, the market was slow.

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Weekly Avocado Market Report
avocado In North America, the U.S. market was strong and prices registered some variations compared to the previous week. California began to increase its rate of harvest and within two weeks should provide more significant volumes.

In Europe, the market was stable and well supplied by local fruit.

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Weekly Blueberry Market Report
blueberries In North America, the U.S. had limited supply and high demand, generating high prices for good quality fruit.

In Europe, the market was interested in good quality fruit. Local supply increased but still had limited volume. Chile had upward trending prices.

In Asia, the Chilean blueberry season was in its final stage.

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Weekly Kiwifruit Market Report
kiwi_agroreports In North America, there was short supply of Italian kiwifruit on the market and high prices compared to the previous season. The Chilean campaign had not begun yet.

In Europe, markets were supplied by local fruit. Low volume and high prices will characterize this season. There were high expectations for Chile, with volumes expected to arrive by late April.

In Asia, the Chinese market was supplied by local and Italian fruit.

In Latin America, markets had not yet received arrivals from Chile in Brazil or Colombia.

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Weekly Pear Market Report
ar_product_118 In North America, the U.S. had good sales activity for Argentine Williams. There were rising prices on the East Coast. Chilean Bartlett’s were limited and prices remained strong on the West Coast.

In Europe, there were moderate sales, appropriate for the volume level. Prices were down this week.

In Latin America, good sales rhythm was reported in Colombia. In Brazil, Argentine supply dominated the market.

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Weekly Stonefruit Market Report
stone-fruit In North America, the peach and nectarine season was nearing its end in the U.S. Plums were very limited and prices were steady.

In Europe, higher prices for plums were seen this week. In Asia, there was an increased supply of nectarines while Chilean plums were at their peak of arrivals.

In Latin America, the Chilean nectarine season began to enter its final phase.

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Weekly Table Grape Market Report
table-grapes In North America, there was fluent movement for white seedless with good condition. Chilean Flame S. experienced low interest as the market waited for Crimson S. Red Globe sales remain under pressure.

In Europe, the seedless grape market was empty. In the UK, there were active sales for white and red seedless. In Russia, the market was most active for Red Globe.

In Asia, there were strong price adjustments for Peruvian Red Globes.

In Latin America, there was a stable market in Brazil, while Colombia was in transition to Chilean Red Globes.

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