Post Archive
Chinese ag giant bets on Chilean premium fruit
A Chinese business linked to Lenovo has kicked off international fruit sourcing plans with a joint venture in South America.
April 17 , 2013
Market Pulse Week 15 - 2013
A port strike in Hong Kong brought imported fruit volumes down in Asia during week 15.
April 17 , 2013
SPS measures holding back U.S. produce exports to Asia
The U.S. Trade Representative has listed several sanitary and phytosanitary measures holding back exports.
April 17 , 2013
Australia puts weight behind effort to reopen Indonesian market to imports
Pressure has been placed on Indonesia to end restrictive import quotas, linked to possible corruption.
April 17 , 2013
Sunnyridge blueberry varieties now available in Peru
The Peruvian blueberry season may start earlier now that University of Florida varieties have been made available.
April 16 , 2013
U.S.: PMA allocates first salad bar donations
The PMA has chosen the schools that will receive its first US$100,000 in salad bar funding and has encouraged more members to donate.
April 16 , 2013
United Nations: plant gene pool key to advancing agriculture
Understanding crop genetics will be vital in facing climate change and feeding a growing population, according to the United Nations.
April 16 , 2013
Spanish distributor sees good signs for imported pome fruit
Spain's Nufri is upbeat about prices and demand in Europe for Southern Hemisphere apples and pears.
April 16 , 2013
Mexican grape growers confident for strong season
Mexico's grape producers are cautiously optimistic despite some frost concerns.
April 15 , 2013
Hass Avocado Board looks to even greater category growth
The Hass Avocado Board's Emiliano Escobedo talks about the factors that have pushed U.S. avocado consumption to grow 200%.
April 15 , 2013
