Market Pulse Week 7 - 2013

Chilean grapes moved in on the market as Peruvian supplies decreased in week 7.

February 20 , 2013

Fresh Del Monte CEO looks back on 2012 challenges

Fresh Del Monte's Mohammad Abu-Ghazaleh praised the company's success under tough conditions last year.

February 20 , 2013

Wind of change blowing for South Africa

FPEF CEO Anton Kruger talks about South Africa's pipeline of infrastructure projects and governmental value-add plans.

February 19 , 2013

U.K. fears farm labor shortage pending immigration policy changes

Relaxed U.K. labor rules for Bulgarians and Romanians has left some asking, "Who will pick the strawberries?"

February 19 , 2013

Chile braces for easier Peruvian avocado entrance

A Chilean avocado industry leader analyzes the implications of Peruvian access without quarantine treatment.

February 19 , 2013

Peruvian mangoes dominate markets

Juan Carlos Rivera explains the positive situation Peru's mango industry is now in after a staggered start.

February 18 , 2013

Comment period extended for U.S. food safety rule changes

Proposed U.S. produce handling rules will be open for comment until May 16.

February 18 , 2013

Chile: many had to 'leave grapes' on the vines, says iQonsulting

iQonsulting's Cristóbal González describes the drivers behind Chile's difficult 2012-13 grape season.

February 18 , 2013

Mexico prepares producers to reach European shelves

Mexico Calidad Suprema is pushing for higher standards to get more Mexican produce in European hands.

February 15 , 2013

U.S. produce industry connects with the world at Fruit Logistica

The PMA's Nancy Tucker looks at the common challenges facing the North American and European produce industries.

February 15 , 2013