Market Pulse Week 2 - 2014

The U.S. stonefruit market had quick sales and high prices in week 2.

January 15 , 2014

Heatwave makes Aussie grape growers bullish on quality

Most early season Australian grape exports are headed to Thailand due to restrictions imposed by China.

January 15 , 2014

U.S.: avocados drag down Limoneira results in Q4

Limoneira experienced a revenue decline in the fourth quarter, sparked in part by poor avocado results.

January 15 , 2014

European Union takes stand on "apple a day" health claims

In the eyes of European law, a recent Oxford University health study is not enough for apple growers to spruik their record production to consumers.

January 15 , 2014

Chile: special forces storm San Antonio port

"This is war" is the response of a Chilean union leader to police occupation of the port of San Antonio.

January 14 , 2014

Around the world with the Adelita raspberry

The Adelita raspberry has been highlighted by marketers as a travel-durable variety.

January 14 , 2014

Peru looks to take second spot as grape supplier in China

Peru has big expectations as a grape provider to the Chinese market.

January 14 , 2014

Chinese smartphone app adopts fruit sales pitch

Chinese app WeChat, now with 100 million users, has given fruit a prominent position in its 'Selected products' section.

January 14 , 2014

Chile: Fedefruta releases strike effect estimation

Fedefruta's Cristián Allendes says a minority group in Chile without legal foundations is "killing the country".

January 14 , 2014

Seedless table grapes lead the way in South Africa

Leon de Kock says a transforming South African grape offering will move more strongly into retail.

January 14 , 2014