Market Pulse Week 11 - 2013

Peaches had good movement in the U.S. as the season came to a close in week 11.

March 20 , 2013

Aiming high for Peruvian avocados in 2013

Peru's ProHass has its eye on the Chilean market and growth in the U.S. and Europe.

March 20 , 2013

Hortifrut reports strong sales growth for 2012

Hortifruit reported increased sales and revenue for a strong 2012.

March 20 , 2013

Opinion: ground rules for establishing produce safety

Eric Viramontes establishes basic rules to make food safety a priority and keep companies ahead of the game.

March 20 , 2013

Australian fertilizer company contests strict organic standards

Australia's Nutri-Tech Solutions has called organic standards "nitpicking" after losing certification for certain products.

March 20 , 2013

HK "gray market" to Chinese mainland on the way out

The diminishing relevance of Hong Kong as a point of entry for fruit into mainland China was a key issue at Fresh Connections today.

March 19 , 2013

Chile pursues Canadian berry varieties

Chile will plant 4,000 Saskatoon berry plants over three years to test their suitability to the climate.

March 19 , 2013

G6 Alliance offers new trans-Pacific port rotations

The G6 Alliance will incorporate North American ports into its new shipping plan.

March 19 , 2013

Spain: three early strawberry varieties released

Planasa has announced one early and two extra early strawberry varieties.

March 19 , 2013

Film Review: After I Pick the Fruit

"After I Pick the Fruit" gives a face to migrant women who help keep farm production running.

March 19 , 2013