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Peru: Camposol workers announce strike
The workers' union of Peru's largest horticultural exporter has called for a general strike in May.
April 16 , 2012
Carrefour sales stagnant but food spending 'resilient' in Q1
Carrefour's sales have dipped in main markets, but Latin American strength helped reduced the blow.
April 13 , 2012
Buyers more cost-conscious in 2012, U.S. study finds
A U.S. grocery shopper study has found coupon use is most prevalent in higher-income households.
April 13 , 2012
New labels connect U.S. shoppers to grower orchards by video
With Greenscans technology consumers can watch videos from fruit labels when making purchase decisions.
April 13 , 2012
Lack of rainfall helps Brazil's fig exports grow
Brazil records increased fig sales in the first quarter thanks to good fruit quality.
April 12 , 2012
Salmonella risk continues to plague Mexican papaya industry
The majority of papaya growers in Mexico's Tierra Caliente region have rejected proposals to improve health standards.
April 12 , 2012
Market Pulse Week 14 - 2012
The first Chilean kiwifruit arrived in the U.S. last week and showed active trading.
April 11 , 2012
'Dubai is the new Rotterdam' with cold storage, says marketer
A fruit marketer says increased cold storage in Dubai means high early season citrus prices are 'unrealistic'.
April 11 , 2012
Sun World appoints ADR as first Peruvian licensee
Sun World has added a Peruvian company to its extensive global network of grape licensees.
April 11 , 2012
Colombian drought hits avocado crop
Farmers in a Colombian region have lost up to 40% of their crops due to a hot summer and lack of water.
April 10 , 2012
