Market Pulse week 28 — 2011

Placement of smaller size lemons was difficult in the U.S. during week 28, but the market as a whole was stable.

July 20 , 2011

NZ expects record avocado exports

New Zealand may only export a small amount of avocadoes by global standards, but this year growers are forecasting a record crop.

July 20 , 2011

Argentina and China sign new ag agreements

Argentina will now be able to ship its oranges, grapefruit and mandarins to southern Chinese ports.

July 20 , 2011

Chilean Hass avocado production to rise 25%

The Chilean Hass Avocado Committee has announced its production forecast for the 2011/12 season.

July 19 , 2011

Peruvian avocadoes to enter U.S. without cold treatment

Peru's avocadoes have been accepted for U.S. entry without cold treatment quarantine.

July 19 , 2011

Australian farmers call for foreign ownership transparency

The Australian Farm Institute (AFI) has called for the creation of a foreign ownership register.

July 19 , 2011

Tax fears for Honduran citrus growers

The Honduran citrus industry could face 'disappearance' under new tax measures.

July 18 , 2011

Kenya demands GM food labels

The GM debate is heating up in Kenya with the government calling on importers to declare the existence of transgenics for labelling.

July 18 , 2011

China Snapshot: Chile's growing fruit trade with the Asian giant

With Chilean blueberries now allowed for Chinese market entry, we take a look at how the fruit is selling on the ground.

July 18 , 2011

Argentina: new cold front expected on Jul. 20

A new cold front is expected in the Argentine province of Tucuman on Jul. 20, with the prospect of delayed harvests looming.

July 15 , 2011