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Market Pulse Week 26 - 2013
The North American supply for apples and pears was coming to an end in week 26.
July 03 , 2013
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California avocado growers get advanced weather warnings
Weather warnings have taken center stage on the California Avocado Commission's new website.
July 03 , 2013
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New Zealand implements stricter controls for Psa
New regulations will require New Zealand kiwifruit growers to take more extensive measures against disease.
July 03 , 2013
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U.S.: Florida takes on pest traceability, management
Invasive species like spotted-wing drosophila have kept Florida researchers and agriculture on their toes.
July 03 , 2013
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Ecuador: fruit exporters brace for higher U.S. tariffs
Ecuadorian fruit exporters could face up to 14% in additional costs to send their products to the United States.
July 02 , 2013
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Teen creates bio-plastic from banana peels
Sixteen-year-old Elif Bilgin had made a non-decaying plastic from banana peels.
July 02 , 2013
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Spain: growth in AlmerÃa pushes fresh exports
Despite a false E.coli link in 2011, Spanish vegetables show strong volume growth.
July 02 , 2013
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Costa Rican banana strike comes to an end
A 23-day strike against a Del Monte subsidiary in Costa Rica has come to an end as fired workers undergo reconsideration.
July 02 , 2013
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Europe's School Fruit Scheme makes big impact on kids and families
Budget cuts are the order of the day in Europe, but Freshfel is upbeat about a possible rise in funds for the School Fruit Scheme.
July 02 , 2013
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The Packaging Pitch: I love men! (as shoppers that is)
Lisa Cork analyzes some man-targeting packaging that the produce industry could take on board.
July 01 , 2013