Californian strawberries boast increased acreage, early season

We speak with the California Strawberry Commission about increased planting and consumption.

May 03 , 2013

Market Pulse Week 17 - 2013

The initial Chilean kiwifruit shipments began to arrive to Europe and Asia in week 17.

May 02 , 2013

Strong season expected for Spanish stonefruit

All Spanish stonefruit categories were expected to rise in volume, except for apricots.

May 02 , 2013

Del Monte profit cut by a third in Q1

Del Monte's sales were strong in North America in the first quarter but European conditions were not so rosy.

May 02 , 2013

Contrasting outlooks for different Chilean citrus fruits

We speak with two Chilean citrus exporters with very different outlooks for this season.

May 02 , 2013

South Africa: trading platform brings fruit sellers online

South Africa's Farm Gate Exchange connects buyers and sellers through an online platform.

April 30 , 2013

Ecuador to reinforce Russian fruit market position

Ecuador's banana exports to Russia have skyrocketed this year with supermarket promotion plans underway.

April 30 , 2013

Port of Miami invests in big arrivals

The Port of Miami is getting ready for a renovated Panama Canal with a US$2 billion investment.

April 30 , 2013

Peru to dedicate more farmland to exports

Irrigation projects are expected to add over 100,000ha of farmland for Peruvian exports.

April 30 , 2013

European Commission to restrict certain insecticides

A ban on neonicotinoids is set to go ahead in Europe even though a qualified majority was unable to be reached.

April 30 , 2013