Market Pulse Week 30 - 2013

Grapes from the South Hemisphere began to wrap up in North America, Europe and Asia in week 30.

July 31 , 2013

Chile: winter weather leaves avocado production on watch

The Chilean industry is calculating the effect of recent freezes on the nation's avocado production.

July 30 , 2013

Frost prompts harvest halt for some Chilean citrus growers

The Chilean Citrus Committee has called on growers to carefully evaluate orchards affected by frost.

July 29 , 2013

Opinion: simple policies offer best solutions for agriculture

VISER president Eric Viramontes explains that the best solutions for trade are typically the simplest.

July 29 , 2013

British berry set for European expansion

U.K. breeder East Malling Research said plans were in place to expand on the successful Malling Centenary strawberry variety.

July 29 , 2013

Bayer CropScience expands U.S. research capabilities

Bayer CropScience's research plans include expansion of its West Sacramento facilities and a focus on vegetable seeds.

July 26 , 2013

Horticulture Australia to conduct structural review

Horticulture Australia Limited wants to examine how to "make growers' levies work harder".

July 26 , 2013

Dole reports rocky Q2 results, drop in profit

Dole Food Company saw a dip in profit, in part due to complications with bananas and berries.

July 26 , 2013

Zespri optimistic about Psa, future in China

New Zealand's Zespri was upbeat about the fight against Psa and the company's possibilities in China.

July 25 , 2013

Papaya improvement captures focus on Canary Islands

Papaya varieties are under evaluation on the Canary Islands to find the best fit for the production zone.

July 25 , 2013