date:Mar 11, 2014
nt.
Shipments of mass market fruit with low price points, like apples, bananas and citrus, will likely increase, and purchases of mid-price product will likely decrease. Upscale retail chains, food service suppliers and the remaining open markets will support certain demand for premium fruit.
Demand for low cost fresh produce will lower the average quality of products and many importers will have to focus their purchases on smaller exporters offering lower prices. This can lead to significant