Top Stories
Indonesia and Malaysia launch palm oil offensive against U.S. ruling
Indonesia and Malaysia have defended their palm oil greenhouse emissions as being sustainable.
February 24 , 2012
Tanzanian fruit fly threat could stop country's shipments
Tanzinian orange farmers have been warned that their livelihoods are at risk unless the country can control its fruit flies.
February 24 , 2012
Chilean avocado shipments up 17% in 2011-12
Chilean avocado shipments have risen in 2011-12 despite a greater share of fruit sold in the local market.
February 24 , 2012
U.S. consumers are more satisfied but Wal-Mart scores poorly
U.S. shoppers recorded a 1.3% rise in supermarket satisfaction but the largest player lagged behind.
February 23 , 2012
SA port tariff increases limited to well below inflation rate
South Africa's national port operator has failed to get approval for proposed massive tariff increases of 18.06%.
February 23 , 2012
Russian fruit importer JFC applies to the courts to stave off creditors
Russia's largest fruit importer JFC Group is struggling to survive following huge operational losses.
February 23 , 2012
Coconut, fruit and nut waste could power energy-poor countries
A U.S. study has found there is serious electricity-generating potential in fruit, nut and coconut waste.
February 23 , 2012
Market Pulse Week 7 - 2012
Mexican avocados have dominated the U.S. market with price increases for certain sizes.
February 22 , 2012
U.S. mango importer expects early Peruvian packing finish
A U.S. importer expects Peruvian mango packhouses may close up early this year, but Guatemalan expectations are good.
February 22 , 2012
U.K. and South African acquisitions help Walmart earnings rise in Q4
Acquisitions of Netto stores and Massmart have yielded positive results for retailer Walmart
February 22 , 2012
