Post Archive
SA port tariff increases limited to well below inflation rate
South Africa's national port operator has failed to get approval for proposed massive tariff increases of 18.06%.
February 23 , 2012
Russian fruit importer JFC applies to the courts to stave off creditors
Russia's largest fruit importer JFC Group is struggling to survive following huge operational losses.
February 23 , 2012
Coconut, fruit and nut waste could power energy-poor countries
A U.S. study has found there is serious electricity-generating potential in fruit, nut and coconut waste.
February 23 , 2012
Market Pulse Week 7 - 2012
Mexican avocados have dominated the U.S. market with price increases for certain sizes.
February 22 , 2012
U.S. mango importer expects early Peruvian packing finish
A U.S. importer expects Peruvian mango packhouses may close up early this year, but Guatemalan expectations are good.
February 22 , 2012
U.K. and South African acquisitions help Walmart earnings rise in Q4
Acquisitions of Netto stores and Massmart have yielded positive results for retailer Walmart
February 22 , 2012
Australia: Woolworths opens virtual supermarkets in Sydney, Melbourne
Australian retailer Woolworths has an interesting way to attract consumers to mobile phone shopping.
February 22 , 2012
Colombian banana production hit unlikely to impact exports, says Augura
The Colombian Banana Growers Association says banana exports are on track despite flooding in the Magdalena region.
February 22 , 2012
Big leap for Mexican fruit exports in 2011
Mexico's fruit exports have shown strong growth of nearly 19% with avocados as the top performer.
February 21 , 2012
Chilean frozen blueberry shipments increase by more than a half
Chilean frozen blueberry exports have surged this season.
February 21 , 2012
