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Market Pulse Week 6 - 2013

Peru closed its grape season well, as Chile moved in to new markets in week 6.
February 13 , 2013

Organic Peruvian grapes hit U.S. shores

Purity Organic has strong expectations for its first ever quality arrivals of organic Peruvian table grapes in the U.S.
February 13 , 2013

South Africa hopes for better EU rules on citrus black spot

South Africa has its work cut out to overcome tightening European Union rules on citrus black spot disease.
February 13 , 2013

Better sales, slow production growth projected for U.S. horticulture

Fruits and nuts will dominate U.S. horticulture sales over the decade, although production growth will prove difficult.
February 12 , 2013

Peru anticipates Chinese opening for avocados, lucuma, quinoa

Peru expects three new agricultural products to gain access in China very soon.
February 12 , 2013

Sweet Sensation pear makes international ground

The Sweet Sensation pear is moving in to new production zones and closer to year-long availability.
February 11 , 2013

Peru eyes new markets for fruits and vegetables

Peru hopes to build on market opportunities in Poland, Panama and South Africa.
February 11 , 2013

India's seed sector asks for government support

India's seed industry would like to return to its old income tax exempt status.
February 11 , 2013

Ecuador: banana association dedicated to going organic

Banagreen strives to produce bananas with less chemicals and better land practices.
February 11 , 2013

Chile's Osku forms alliance with New Zealand packaging company

Osku and Convex Plastics are teaming up to improve fruit shelf life.
February 08 , 2013