Market Pulse Week 5 - 2013

Fruit sales were already up in Asia leading to the Chinese New Year in week 5.

February 06 , 2013

Innovations on show in Berlin

We take a look at the nominees for this year's Fruit Logistica Innovation Award

February 06 , 2013

Purfresh upgrades fruit enhancement offering

Purfresh will soon start trials for a multifaceted system for keeping fruit in good condition during transit.

February 06 , 2013

U.S. poised to approve Uruguayan citrus imports

Approval of Uruguayan citrus is entering its final stages in the U.S. and open to public comment.

February 06 , 2013

Facing the early days of Psa on a Chilean orchard

We take a hands-on look at how Chilean kiwifruit growers are tackling vine disease Psa in the region of Maule.

February 06 , 2013

Germany in danger of 'losing importance' in fruit trade, says Krauss

Fruit Logistica kicked off in Berlin today with a call for the industry to stop focusing on prices.

February 05 , 2013

U.S.: FPAA slams tomato agreement proposal

A solution may be in sight for a trade spat between the U.S. and Mexico over tomatoes, but is it reasonable?

February 05 , 2013

Indonesian politician proposes full fruit import ban

Indonesia's Marzuki Alie has asked for a haram edict on fruit imports to protect local farmers.

February 05 , 2013

USMX and ILA come to labor agreement

A new master contract is in the works for U.S. port workers following successful negotiations.

February 05 , 2013

South Africa announces new farm worker minimum wage

A 52% increase in the farm worker minimum wage has been met with praise and resistance in South Africa.

February 05 , 2013