Market Pulse Week 49 - 2013

A weakened yen affected demand for blueberry imports in Japan during week 49.

December 11 , 2013

Costa Rica declares state of phyto emergency

An outbreak of banana mealybugs and Boisduval scales has prompted emergency measures from the Costa Rican government.

December 11 , 2013

Chile raises fruit export estimate

As Chile's first grape exports take off today, ASOEX has released a total fruit shipment estimate that is higher than previous government calculations.

December 11 , 2013

Dry weather complicates Spanish strawberry plantings

The Spanish province of Huelva has seen growth in berry plantations, despite difficulties for strawberries.

December 11 , 2013

German study finds bee pollination improves yield, color and shelf life

A recent strawberry study has shown bee pollination has "higher economic importance than hitherto thought".

December 10 , 2013

China: excess fruit demand drives Joyvio's global sourcing push

Liu Chuanzhi and Chen Shaopeng talk about fruit investment opportunities in Chile, Australia and the U.S.

December 10 , 2013

North America extends fruit fly prevention measures

The United States, Mexico and Guatemala will continue joint efforts to eradicate the Mediterranean fruit fly.

December 10 , 2013

U.S.: Paramount Citrus ups the ante in citrus marketing

Paramount Citrus has received strong responses to its Wonderful Halos mandarin campaign which it claims is unprecedented for the category.

December 09 , 2013

EU urged to promote fruit and vegetable consumption

With fruit and vegetable consumption declining in Europe, policy makers have been called up to change nutrition policy.

December 09 , 2013

Colombia enjoys strong growth in pineapple sector

Colombia's pineapple sector has far surpassed the crop's global growth rate in recent years.

December 09 , 2013