Market Pulse week 42 -- 2010

Argentine blueberries, Brazilian table grapes arrive in Northern Hemisphere markets

October 25 , 2010

Adverse weather cuts 2010-11 Chilean avocado crop forecast

Unpredictable and adverse weather is taking a toll on Chilean avocado shipments thus lowering expectations for the amount shipped to the United States

October 22 , 2010

Harvest Trends week 41 -- 2010

Brazil and South Africa report problems with seedless white grapes that could diminish exports.

October 20 , 2010

PMA's Fresh Summit draws to a close

Food safety, marketing opportunities in China among the seminars offered at Orlando conference.

October 20 , 2010

Chilean research group on verge of bearing first fruit

New varieties of stonefruit and grapes bred for hardiness expected to be harvested in summer 2011.

October 18 , 2010

Chilean avocado industry to get boost with new center

Site aims to help improve technical knowledge among businesses

October 18 , 2010

FreshFruitPortal.com marks official launch at PMA's Fresh Summit 2010

Fresh Fruit Portal has marked its official launch at the International Partner's Reception of the PMA's Fresh Summit 2010.

October 18 , 2010

Cherry exports expected to rise 60% in Chile, 30% in Argentina in 2010-11

Good weather is predicted to produce exports of 53,000 tons of cherries from Chile and 2,600 tons from Argentina in the 2010-11 season, according to estimates from iQonsulting, a fruit industry consultancy.

October 15 , 2010

New Amira raspberry variety on the market

U.S., Mexico, and Chile interested in commercializing new breed

October 13 , 2010

Australia citrus growers nervous about plans to limit water

Water-use guide proposes cuts of up to 29% on average

October 12 , 2010