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Market Pulse Week 42 - 2012

Delayed coloring for red Californian grapes led to scarcity in the North American market in week 42.
October 24 , 2012

USDA study results encourage wider strawberry window

New growing techniques on the U.S. East Coast could mean a whole new strawberry season.
October 24 , 2012

NZ: Zespri chairman to step down

John Loughlin will step down from his role of chairman after 11 years on the board of Zespri.
October 23 , 2012

Ecuadorian mango season off to a strong start despite delays

Ecuador started its mango season with a bang, entering the U.S. market at higher quantities than expected.
October 23 , 2012

Fruit Fanatic: the Andean cradle for rare fruits, pseudo-cereals and tubers

Rolf Blancke delves into the birthplace of the modern potato in search of exotic tubers and rare fruits.
October 23 , 2012

Unseasonal rain gives boost to Chilean crops

Heavy weekend rain was welcomed in Chile, even though it came out of season.
October 23 , 2012

Peruvian mandarin exports up by a third

Peru's citrus industry continues to grow, bringing in US$50 million so far in 2012.
October 23 , 2012

New brand name for Oppenheimer Group

Oppenheimer's new brand name will come as little surprise to those who have done business with the company.
October 23 , 2012

Australian PM pledges ag land foreign ownership register

Growcom has urged an Australian foreign farmland ownership register to include water licenses.
October 22 , 2012

Favorable weather drives uptick in SA stonefruit forecast

South Africa is set to grow around one million more cartons of stonefruit this coming season.
October 22 , 2012