Market Pulse Week 1 - 2013

Quality cherries came out on top in North America and Asia in week 1.

January 09 , 2013

U.S.: Alpine Fresh enters venture to bolster Florida blueberries

Alpine Fresh has entered a joint venture with Five Star Family Growers that could build into a larger North American program.

January 09 , 2013

Chile: fruit fly detection will not impact exports

The detection of 11 fruit flies in Valparaíso sent a scare in Chile but will not shut down ports.

January 08 , 2013

Mango exports rise as Ecuadorian season comes to an end

Mango volumes were up 10%, dominated by Tommy Atkins and Kent varieties.

January 07 , 2013

World's top banana producer aims for higher export presence

Around 30% of produce goes to waste in India's top banana-growing region.

January 07 , 2013

Major Spanish citrus exporter faces possible closure

Bad loans to producers have put Spanish citrus co-op Canla on the brink of closure.

January 04 , 2013

Dole shares slip on fruit sales earning announcement

Declining earnings expectations for 2013 led to unease for Dole Food Company shareholders yesterday.

January 03 , 2013

Argentina fixes reference export values for blueberries

Argentina has set blueberry reference values that will help determine the paperwork needed from exporters.

January 03 , 2013

Market Pulse Week 52 - 2012

A rising Spanish avocado supply started to take European market share during week 52.

January 02 , 2013

Peruvian mango harvest strike lifted

Financial assistance and a grower-exporter registry form part of a package to keep Peruvian mango farmers on their feet.

January 02 , 2013