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The Packaging Pitch: apple marketing in Thailand

Lisa Cork discusses the shortcomings of apple packaging and presentation in Bangkok.
May 06 , 2013

South African citrus feels uncertainty from China, E.U.

The Citrus Growers' Association of Southern Africa highlighted concerns over the Chinese and European markets.
May 06 , 2013

Uruguay promotes irrigation investment to lift agriculture

The Uruguayan government is actively seeking investment and entrepreneurship in water to boost agriculture.
May 03 , 2013

Smaller Dole points to volatility and debt reduction

Dole's first quarter results showed the impact of litigation in Europe, with a bearish outlook for the second quarter.
May 03 , 2013

Californian strawberries boast increased acreage, early season

We speak with the California Strawberry Commission about increased planting and consumption.
May 03 , 2013

Market Pulse Week 17 - 2013

The initial Chilean kiwifruit shipments began to arrive to Europe and Asia in week 17.
May 02 , 2013

Strong season expected for Spanish stonefruit

All Spanish stonefruit categories were expected to rise in volume, except for apricots.
May 02 , 2013

Del Monte profit cut by a third in Q1

Del Monte's sales were strong in North America in the first quarter but European conditions were not so rosy.
May 02 , 2013

Peru to dedicate more farmland to exports

Irrigation projects are expected to add over 100,000ha of farmland for Peruvian exports.
April 30 , 2013

European Commission to restrict certain insecticides

A ban on neonicotinoids is set to go ahead in Europe even though a qualified majority was unable to be reached.
April 30 , 2013