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Market Pulse Week 24 - 2012

Better movement was seen for medium sized kiwifruit in Hong Kong and the Chinese mainland in week 24.
June 20 , 2012

Freshfel Europe elects wholesaler exec as new president

Freshfel has chosen executives from Creno, Zespri and Compagnie Fruitière for its top positions.
June 20 , 2012

NZ joins elite club for Port of Jakarta horticultural import access

NZ and Australia appear able to export to the Port of Jakarta, while South Africa continues to seek access.
June 20 , 2012

The Hass-Horn: avocado market challenges ahead this U.S. summer

Avocado export Avi Crane discusses the current dynamics of the U.S. avocado market and Peruvian entry.
June 19 , 2012

NZ: learning Europe's lessons from Psa

New Zealand's Kiwifruit Vine Health has called for a national pest management strategy to combat disease Psa.
June 19 , 2012

Peruvian grape production to more than double in 2013

Peru's grape industry has witnessed impressive growth over a short period of time, according to a USDA report.
June 18 , 2012

Argentine ag under threat from tax overdrive

Argentine farmers' tax burdens are holding back the industry, claims an agricultural expert.
June 18 , 2012

U.S.: New Jersey blueberries ready ahead of schedule

One of the U.S.'s largest blueberry states has started harvesting 10 days earlier than normal.
June 18 , 2012

E.U. importers believe new organic accord will boost U.S. trade

European importers are upbeat about a new accord over organic certification between the U.S. and E.U.
June 18 , 2012

Opinion: South African land reform in a cul-de-sac

Agri SA's Dr Theo de Jager argues inept government officials have made land reforms a circus.
June 15 , 2012