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Market Pulse Week 9 - 2012

Red Globe grapes reported good sales activity in the U.S. and Mexico.
March 07 , 2012

The Packaging Pitch: when stickers miss the point

Marketing expert Lisa Cork looks at stickers that fail to educate consumers about product benefits.
March 01 , 2012

APM Terminals says record 2011 profits will boost expansion

A 24% year-on-year rise in profits for ATM Terminals will be ploughed into expanding the operator's port networks.
February 29 , 2012

Opinion: agricultural insurance should not be mandatory

Argentine agriculture consultant Arturo Navarro talks insurance and what is needed to supply with predictability.
February 28 , 2012

Scientists prove tomato waste has health-giving properties

Tomato seeds, pulp and skin could prove to be a useful ingredient to boost food health.
February 27 , 2012

Tanzanian fruit fly threat could stop country's shipments

Tanzinian orange farmers have been warned that their livelihoods are at risk unless the country can control its fruit flies.
February 24 , 2012

U.S. consumers are more satisfied but Wal-Mart scores poorly

U.S. shoppers recorded a 1.3% rise in supermarket satisfaction but the largest player lagged behind.
February 23 , 2012

Russian fruit importer JFC applies to the courts to stave off creditors

Russia's largest fruit importer JFC Group is struggling to survive following huge operational losses.
February 23 , 2012

Coconut, fruit and nut waste could power energy-poor countries

A U.S. study has found there is serious electricity-generating potential in fruit, nut and coconut waste.
February 23 , 2012

U.S. mango importer expects early Peruvian packing finish

A U.S. importer expects Peruvian mango packhouses may close up early this year, but Guatemalan expectations are good.
February 22 , 2012