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Market Pulse Week 11 - 2013

Peaches had good movement in the U.S. as the season came to a close in week 11.
March 20 , 2013

Hortifrut reports strong sales growth for 2012

Hortifruit reported increased sales and revenue for a strong 2012.
March 20 , 2013

Opinion: ground rules for establishing produce safety

Eric Viramontes establishes basic rules to make food safety a priority and keep companies ahead of the game.
March 20 , 2013

Australian fertilizer company contests strict organic standards

Australia's Nutri-Tech Solutions has called organic standards "nitpicking" after losing certification for certain products.
March 20 , 2013

Chile pursues Canadian berry varieties

Chile will plant 4,000 Saskatoon berry plants over three years to test their suitability to the climate.
March 19 , 2013

G6 Alliance offers new trans-Pacific port rotations

The G6 Alliance will incorporate North American ports into its new shipping plan.
March 19 , 2013

U.S.: Dole to appeal European Union fine

The European General Court has upheld a decision to fine Dole Food Company for alleged anticompetitive behavior.
March 18 , 2013

Costa Rica finds space in U.S. market for bell peppers, tomatoes

Costa Rica has released statistics for its first year of ripe tomato and bell pepper exports to the U.S.
March 14 , 2013

Australia: quarantine fees threaten foreign fruit trade

New inspection charges are pushing costs out of reach for some Australian fruit exporters.
March 14 , 2013

Market Pulse Week 10 - 2013

The first Peruvian avocados arrived to Europe while avocado volumes dropped in the U.S. in week 10.
March 13 , 2013