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Market Pulse Week 19 - 2012
The first sales of Mexican Perlette grapes in the U.S. have begun.
May 16 , 2012
Peru could increase grape plantings by 25%
Better crop management effiency means Peru is capable of increasing grape plantations by a quarter.
May 16 , 2012
Big drop for Chilean organic food last year
Chile's organic horticultural production land fell last year, but positive signs were seen for organic wine.
May 16 , 2012
Hortifrut gains McDonald's blueberry deal
Chilean company Hortifrut has reached a deal to supply blueberries to 14,000 McDonald's restaurants.
May 15 , 2012
Belgium: Delhaize's virtual shopping cubes could be permanent fixtures
Belgian supermarket chain Delhaize is looking at how it can expand online smartphone fresh produce orders.
May 15 , 2012
Costa Rica sets sights on Chinese pineapple and melon markets
Costa Rica is finalizing phytosanitary certificates for pineapple and melon exports to China.
May 15 , 2012
Hortifrut gains McDonald’s blueberry deal
May 15 , 2012
Strikes paralyze Argentine fruit province Tucumán
Argentine lemon workers look set to continue industrial action after rejecting a wage rise offer.
May 14 , 2012
Philippines losing US$16M in bananas from Chinese reef dispute
Around US$16 million worth of Philippine bananas are rotting in Chinese ports.
May 14 , 2012
NZ: red zone declared in Auckland suburb
Authorities in New Zealand have taken a hardline approach in the fight against Queensland fruit fly.
May 11 , 2012
