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Market Pulse Week 43 - 2011

Foreign white seedless grapes are now expected to have more retail space in European supermarkets.
November 02 , 2011

Vietnam to take chunk of U.S. exotic fruit market

APHIS has forecast that increased exotic fruit imports from Vietnam will depress prices.
November 02 , 2011

Low demand affects strong Brazilian melon crop

Brazilian melon exports are not expected to change significantly this year, despite a very good crop.
November 02 , 2011

Aussie cherries could take on Chile in China

A delegation of Australian cherry growers is headed to China today with hopes of market access before Christmas.
November 02 , 2011

Opinion: U.S. Congress and food manufacturers at odds over childhood obesity

BerryBroad Juanita Gaglio says produce companies need new approaches to help tackle childhood obesity.
November 02 , 2011

NZ bumper avocado crop needs new markets

New Zealand is looking to new pastures for offloading significant volumes of large-sized avocadoes.
November 01 , 2011

Peruvian watermelon exports rise 47.5%

Peru's watermelon exports continue to grow on the back of strong European demand.
November 01 , 2011

'More consistent exports' for Chilean blueberries this week

The Chilean Blueberry Committee expects more consistent export volumes to start this week
November 01 , 2011

Costa Rican pineapple company to double cultivation

Armed with a string of certifications, Costa Rican pineapple company Upala Agricola is set to ramp up production.
November 01 , 2011

Brazil loses nearly a third of its fruit due to simple errors

Brazil loses nearly a third of its fruit due to poor knowledge of packing and transportation methods.
November 01 , 2011