Post Archive
Market Pulse Week 7 - 2013
Chilean grapes moved in on the market as Peruvian supplies decreased in week 7.
February 20 , 2013
Fresh Del Monte CEO looks back on 2012 challenges
Fresh Del Monte's Mohammad Abu-Ghazaleh praised the company's success under tough conditions last year.
February 20 , 2013
Brazil terminates U.S. dispute over orange juice rates
Brazil is celebrating "victory" in an orange juice trade dispute with the United States.
February 20 , 2013
HortNZ defends produce against Aussie mislabeling claims
Horticulture New Zealand calls out AUSVEG on accusations about sub-standard, Chinese produce.
February 20 , 2013
Brazil aims to export niche banana variety
Ivanete Pereira says a new Brazilian export banana will provide something new but won't compete with Cavendish.
February 20 , 2013
U.S.: Del Monte income jumps 54.8% for 2012
Logistics improvements have raised Del Monte's profitability despite lower net sales.
February 19 , 2013
Chile: natural juice company looks for international niche
Chile's Bberri is reaching out to foreign health conscious consumers with its 100% natural blueberry juice.
February 19 , 2013
Wind of change blowing for South Africa
FPEF CEO Anton Kruger talks about South Africa's pipeline of infrastructure projects and governmental value-add plans.
February 19 , 2013
U.K. fears farm labor shortage pending immigration policy changes
Relaxed U.K. labor rules for Bulgarians and Romanians has left some asking, "Who will pick the strawberries?"
February 19 , 2013
Israel: overcoming a diluted produce industry
Israeli Export Institute CEO Ofer Sachs highlights changes for growers since the bankruptcy of Agrexco in 2011.
February 19 , 2013



