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Market Pulse Week 21 - 2013

Granny Smith apples performed well in Europe and Brazil in week 21.
May 29 , 2013

Dole to revamp U.S. West Coast fleet

The Dole Food Company has ditched a share buyback scheme in favor of a shipping investment.
May 29 , 2013

Botswana: produce import ban put in doubt

The Botswanan government has reportedly denied a fruit and vegetable import ban.
May 29 , 2013

Argentine lemons off to "normal" start

The effects of a summer drought may impact Argentine lemon sizes but the season has started normally so far.
May 29 , 2013

Citrus Australia backs National Food Plan

Citrus Australia CEO Judith Damiani says "Let’s get on with transforming the mining boom into the dining boom".
May 28 , 2013

Costa Rican organic growers need 'more incentives'

Costa Rica's organic horticultural exports rose in 2012 despite a slight decline in planted surface area.
May 28 , 2013

Opinion: ag policies should unite social and industry development

Eric Viramontes argues for agricultural policy that keeps social development in mind.
May 28 , 2013

Temperature extremes slash Moroccan citrus output

Heat waves and cold spells took their toll on Morocco's citrus volume and quality.
May 27 , 2013

Opinion: citrus remains largest category in Russian produce market

Citrus imports have stayed strong in Russia despite increased competition with Polish apples.
May 27 , 2013

Opinion: facing challenges in blueberry production

Driscoll’s Alejandro Sanhueza explains how Chile can remain a world leader in blueberry exports.
May 24 , 2013