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Market Pulse Week 43 - 2013
A demanding U.S. blueberry market led to high prices for the limited lots in circulation in week 43.
October 30 , 2013
Indian car company shifts gears into banana business
India's Mahindra & Mahindra is set to launch its own fruit brand which it plans to take global.
October 30 , 2013
Australian almond pricing sees boost from California drought
Australia's Select Harvests Limited has reported higher demand and prices for almonds.
October 30 , 2013
Fresh Del Monte suffers profit decline in Q3
A global oversupply of bananas was given as one reason for Fresh Del Monte's poor third quarter results.
October 30 , 2013
Giumarra introduces line of fair trade squash
Produce company Giumarra will offer three fair trade squash varieties from Mexico in November.
October 30 , 2013
Peru: Camposol earnings more than triple in Q3
Avocado volumes and asparagus prices helped raise profitability for Peruvian exporter Camposol in the third quarter.
October 30 , 2013
IKGA calls for independent enquiry into Zespri, NZ kiwifruit regulations
A call for an enquiry into New Zealand's kiwifruit system touches on "information monopoly", grower share imbalance and UPOV.
October 29 , 2013
U.S. researchers put tomato tastes to the test
Sugar and acid ratios were key to creating tastier tomatoes in an extensive USDA study.
October 29 , 2013
Poland maintains global apple sales focus
Despite forecasts for a lower fresh apple crop this year, Poland has long-term plans to keep its output growing.
October 29 , 2013
U.S.: Sesame Street stars to join First Lady after kids' healthy eating announcement
U.S. First Lady Michelle Obama is set to make an announcement this week about marketing healthier foods to children.
October 29 , 2013
