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Market Pulse Week 39 - 2012

Peruvian avocados had some quality problems in Europe in week 39 while Chilean fruit was well received.
October 03 , 2012

The Packaging Pitch: the art of the "need fulfilled"

Packaging expert Lisa Cork takes a look at 'specific need' marketing for health benefits.
October 03 , 2012

Panama disease R4 'will not kill' banana industry

Bioversity International's Dr Gus Molina discusses research efforts to mitigate the spread of Panama Disease Race 4.
October 03 , 2012

U.S. govt urged to take time with Mexican suspension agreement

U.S. produce industry representatives have asked the government not to terminate a Mexican tomato trade agreement.
October 03 , 2012

China and Thailand on the horizon for Australian cherry exporters

Australian and Chinese officials will hold bilateral talks in Beijing this month to discuss cherry market access.
October 02 , 2012

SA: citrus growers angry over Maersk container hikes

South African citrus exporters claim Maersk's proposed increased reefer rates will put their competitiveness at risk.
October 02 , 2012

Argentine blueberries take off for Miami

Argentina has shipped its first air freight blueberries for the season with fruit bound for the U.S. and the U.K.
October 02 , 2012

Cranberry raisins take Chilean industry by storm

Chile may be synonymous with blueberries but the fruit's red cousin is now in the spotlight with high yields.
October 02 , 2012

NZ growers overwhelmingly back new industry levy

New Zealand growers have given overwhelming support for their industry body's new levy.
October 01 , 2012

Opinion: disease resistant cacao cultivars key for small farmers

Gioconda García Santamaría discusses Ecuador's efforts to make its third-largest export crop more productive.
October 01 , 2012

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