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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

Colored mesh offers quality control for Chilean orchards

Proper use of netting can improve quality, color and ripening of fruit.
January 02 , 2013

Mexican lime sector hopes for better winter season

A substantial fall in volumes may not sound ideal, but this is exactly what Mexico’s lime sector is hoping for in the coming months.
January 02 , 2013

Pest alert system sounded for northern Peruvian growers

Authorities in northern Peru want to help growers avoid losses through new pest and disease alert technology.
December 31 , 2012

Chilean ag minister to push ahead temporary worker scheme

Chile's fruit industry has responded positively to government claims it will speed up a bill to bring flexibility to agricultural labor.
December 31 , 2012

Farmer complaints prompt audits for India's produce committees

India's Agricultural Produce Marketing Committees may be asleep on the job, farmers claim.
December 28 , 2012

General Mills to boot strawberries off of Fruit Roll-Ups label

General Mills will need a redesign for its Strawberry Fruit Roll-Ups labeling to clarify fruit content.
December 28 , 2012

Argentina: Patagonian pome fruit harvest kicks off

Argentina's INTA has released the season's pear and apple harvest calendar.
December 28 , 2012

Mexican strawberries shined on export market in 2012

Mexico increased strawberry output by over half in 2012 and made a splash with exports.
December 28 , 2012