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Market Pulse Week 5 - 2013

Fruit sales were already up in Asia leading to the Chinese New Year in week 5.
February 06 , 2013

Innovations on show in Berlin

We take a look at the nominees for this year's Fruit Logistica Innovation Award
February 06 , 2013

Purfresh upgrades fruit enhancement offering

Purfresh will soon start trials for a multifaceted system for keeping fruit in good condition during transit.
February 06 , 2013

U.S. poised to approve Uruguayan citrus imports

Approval of Uruguayan citrus is entering its final stages in the U.S. and open to public comment.
February 06 , 2013

U.S.: FPAA slams tomato agreement proposal

A solution may be in sight for a trade spat between the U.S. and Mexico over tomatoes, but is it reasonable?
February 05 , 2013

USMX and ILA come to labor agreement

A new master contract is in the works for U.S. port workers following successful negotiations.
February 05 , 2013

Proposed merger could form NZ's largest kiwifruit postharvest company

Satara shareholders have been offered a substantial premium from a proposed merger deal with EastPack.
February 05 , 2013

Pipfruit NZ forecasts modest apple and pear exports in 2013

New Zealand's forecast of a balance apple crop will come as welcome news after a late season with small sizes last year.
February 04 , 2013

Spain: getting under fruits' skin with laser labeling

Laser Food says its fruit technology offers better branding, improved traceability and less waste.
February 04 , 2013

U.S. avocado consumption breaks 1.5 billion pounds

Hass avocados had a record-breaking in the U.S. with 34% growth in consumption.
February 04 , 2013