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Spearheading asparagus marketing innovation

Competition is tight in the U.S. asparagus market, spurring companies to look at new ways of boosting demand.
May 22 , 2012

Severe large gala shortage paves way for apple premiums, says Oppy

Oppenheimer's David Nelley takes a look at the dynamics driving the U.S. pome fruit market at the moment.
May 21 , 2012

Price hikes for Maersk's Latin American shipments

Maersk Line has vowed to increase its Latin American route rates to absorb rising fuel costs.
May 21 , 2012

SA grapefruit growers opting for juicing over exports

South Africa's small grapefruit sizes are causing export headaches this season.
May 21 , 2012

NZ hopes for Indonesian phytosanitary recognition

Indonesia may exempt the U.S., Australia, Canada and perhaps New Zealand from fresh produce import restrictions.
May 18 , 2012

Hortifrut gains McDonald's blueberry deal

Chilean company Hortifrut has reached a deal to supply blueberries to 14,000 McDonald's restaurants.
May 15 , 2012

Argentine citrus exports nosedive in 2012

Argentina is experiencing a dramatic drop in citrus exports this season despite a backdrop of record yields.
May 15 , 2012

Direct exports raising Chilean blueberry grower returns, says Bluewave

Bluewave's Juan Pablo Hube talks direct bulk blueberry shipping and its impacts on grower profitability.
May 14 , 2012

Philippines losing US$16M in bananas from Chinese reef dispute

Around US$16 million worth of Philippine bananas are rotting in Chinese ports.
May 14 , 2012

Mexican fruit exports to Canada post sharp rise

Mexican avocados and berries have proved a hit with Canadian consumers, contributing to a fruit export jump.
May 11 , 2012