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Market Pulse Week 30 - 2012

Chilean kiwifruit were moved to controlled storage in the U.S. but had good sales in Europe during week 30.
August 01 , 2012

Fresh Del Monte overcomes challenges with higher profits in Q2

Fresh Del Monte has posted higher earnings in the second quarter despite a banana sales drop.
August 01 , 2012

The Packaging Pitch: ticking all the right boxes

Lisa Cork takes a look at the marketing of potent packaging checklists for produce.
August 01 , 2012

NZ biosecurity achieves mixed result in airport quarantine survey

NZ's biosecurity forces claim to be keeping out high-risk products in the country's international airports.
July 30 , 2012

Opinion: the awkward dance of the processed blueberry deal

Cort Brazelton maintains working in harmony could be a win-win situation for the processed blueberry sector.
July 30 , 2012

Prunes soar in value with Chile now a major exporter

A Chilean government study shows prune values have continued to climb thanks to increasing demand.
July 30 , 2012

Asian Regulatory Round-up: GM labels and health claims

Adrienna Zsakay sums up labeling law changes in China, India and Indonesia.
July 27 , 2012

Washington State hailstorm fruit damage still unclear

Thunderstorms and hail in Washington State have caused isolated fruit orchard damage.
July 27 , 2012

Australian banana growers 'outraged' over quarantine lifting decision

The Australian banana industry has been left vulnerable by a territory government lifting quarantine restrictions.
July 26 , 2012

Freshfel applauds new European Union ammonium compound stance

The produce industry will need to be more vigilant with quaternary ammonium compounds in supplying to the E.U.
July 26 , 2012