Market Pulse week 8 — 2011

The European avocado market remained stable with the first shipments expected from Peru and Kenya, while the U.S. recorded strong plum sales activity across both coasts.

March 02 , 2011

Denmark sales grow 20% for South American group

A blueberry industry group from Argentina, Uruguay and Chile has bolstered sales in Denmark after a successful promotional campaign.

March 02 , 2011

Australia's agricultural outlook 'positive' despite flood damages

An Australian research group has estimated that flooding cost the state of Queensland US$228 million in lost fruit and vegetables, but the national agricultural outlook is still positive.

March 02 , 2011

Wal-Mart to invest US$1.57B in Mexico

Walmart de México y Centroamérica is making its largest ever investment in the region for one single year in 2011, worth a total of US$1.97 billion across six countries.

March 02 , 2011

SA grape season end draws closer

South Africa's table grape shipments in week 7 were just 2.3% lower than the same period in 2010, with most packing now finished in the Oliphant's River region.

March 01 , 2011

Mexico's freeze not over yet

Mexico's fruit industry has suffered another setback with the 32nd cold front of the season.

March 01 , 2011

Argentina's grape harvest to rise slightly in 2011

Argentina's Mendoza grape-growing region expects just 1% crop growth this year, but the country's total harvest is expected to grow by 5%.

March 01 , 2011

USDA highlights growing organic produce niche in Mexico

Can the Southern Hemisphere's organic exporters find new markets in the world's second-most obese nation?

March 01 , 2011

Panama expands pineapple exports to Russia and Turkey

Panama is set to double pineapple exports next year with new markets in Russia and Turkey, with potential expansion into Japan and other Asian countries.

February 28 , 2011

Costa Rica expects China FTA this week

Costa Rica's banana and pineapple industries will likely receive a boost from a China FTA agreement expected this week.

February 28 , 2011