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Pandemic creates obstacles for Chinese imports of Southeast Asian tropical fruit

As international trade expands, an increasing number of countries have obtained permission to enter the Chinese market. However, the challenges increase as well. There are…

Prices 30% higher than last year

Chinese ginger export peak season ongoing

It is currently the peak export season for Chinese ginger. The offshore export price of general grade dried ginger shipped to the European market is 2,100-2,300 US dollars per…

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Chinese ban on Taiwanese pineapples could mean opportunities for Costa Rican exporters

China has banned the import of pineapples from Taiwan with the ban having taken effect on March 1st. According to authorities, the ban was instated because of pests found in…

Avocado shipper sends first shipment from California to China

Hass avocado producer and distributor Mission Produce, Inc. announced yesterday, with its partner Mr. Avocado, an avocado brand from China, it has sent its first shipment of…

Yonghui may close all Super Species stores across China except Fuzhou

It is reported by Jiemian News that Super Species, a new-retail experiment of Yonghui Superstores, will close all stores across China except Fuzhou, and the…

Price remains stable

Late-season Venus apples sell well in China

Venus apples were first introduced to China from Japan. The apple peel is a beautiful golden yellow and the fragrance is rich. The apple is pure and sweet,…

Japanese company introduces apple ripening inhibitor Fysium in Brazilian market

The Japanese company Sumitomo Chemical recently launched their fruit ripening inhibitor Fysium (1-MCP) on the Brazilian market. The harvest of Brazilian apples…

Peaches and persimmon await permission to enter the Chinese market

Uzbekistan expands fruit and vegetable export to China

According to Uzbek news channels the head of the Export Office at the Uzbek Bureau for Quarantine and Inspection recently stated that China is one of the most…

Cambodia and China open fruit highway in Gulf of Tonkin

The allied shipping companies in the Gulf of Tonkin had previously established a fruit highway between Thailand and Vietnam, and more recently Cambodia joined.…

Traders with stock in storage are suffering financial loss

Price of Chinese Huaniu apples from Gansu drops below cost price

The price of Huaniu apples in Tianshui, Gansu, recently dropped to 0.4-0.5 yuan [0.06-0.08 USD] per 0.5 kg. Traders with stock in storage are losing more than…

Special Australia / New Zealand

Spectre

Major New Zealand citrus grower signs on for Spectre

First Fresh NZ, a major citrus supplier to the domestic market in New Zealand, has taken the global lead as the first citrus enterprise to sign on to Spectre, the computer…

Global Focus Bananas

Shippers turn to other supplying countries for bananas

Supplies of bananas from traditionally sourced countries continue to be tight. Andy Thomas-Stivalet of Kadivac Produce estimates that 15-20 percent of the total weekly supply…

Bengal potato growers in a bind due to costly seeds and low MSP

West Bengal potato growers fear they will face severe losses as the price of good quality seeds have skyrocketed, while the minimum support price (MSP) fixed…

Punjab: Assured prices for potatoes and kinnows

The Punjab government is set to bring two horticulture crops — potato and kinnow — under the assured price regime from coming financial year. This move is…

Pakistan to enhance mango production and exports

According to provincial Minister for Agriculture Syed Hussain Jehanian Gardezi, his government is offering different facilities to resolve issues of mango…

Still assisting farmers with speedy, safe and cost-effective transportation

South Central Railway runs 100th Kisan Rail

On Monday, the South Central Railway (SCR) has achieved a major milestone by loading the 100th Kisan Rail. This achievement comes in a short span of some six…

Mahaseel for Marketing and Agri Services Company

Mahaseel sells 10,000 tons of local vegetables since January 2021

The Mahaseel for Marketing and Agri Services Company, a subsidiary of Hassad, has announced that, since January 2021, it has successfully marketed 10,000 tons of…

Taiwan makes contingencies for future Chinese pineapple ban

The Taiwanese government is making plans to deal with a possible continued Chinese ban on its pineapples. China’s ban on Taiwan pineapple imports on March 1…

""More than 60 per cent of customers think that fruit and vegetables are the most important Australian-made category"

Supermarket giant says Australians have a desire for locally grown produce

Australian consumers are placing importance on buying locally grown fruit and vegetables more than ever before, according to one of Australia's leading supermarkets. Speaking…

“Demand for Egyptian citrus has improved recently”

China and India have been importing large volumes of Egyptian citrus. After a slow period where demand was rather weak, demand has now picked up and shipments are sent to both…

Girò Italia

The green revolution passes through ultra-light eco-friendly packaging solutions

"We ended 2020 with an 18% growth, so we can be pleased with the commercial trend. These results make us understand we are on the right path - clients trust us and new clients…

Carnel Geddes – Pomegranate Producers’ Association of South Africa

Marked increase in pomegranate demand, but logistics are challenging

The South African pomegranate season has, in the Western Cape where 72% of South Africa’s production is based, moved from the early Herskovits to the Wonderful harvest. Yields…

Developing more sales channels

US date growers expand acreage in response to consumption growth

“We are seeing a very robust supply of dates.” So says Neil Merritt, director of North American sales at Bard Valley Date Growers (BVDG), a vertically integrated company…

New storage method to extend leek sales season

The European leek growing season is nearing its end. This is when these vegetables begin to bolt. And that usually means they’re no longer marketable. As most people eat them…

South Africa:

Black citrus growers see 40% increase in production figures in just one year

The Citrus Growers Association (CGA), with its Grower Development Company (GDC), is proud to announce that black citrus growers have achieved a 40% increase in production…

TIPA compostable packaging expands into Australian market with expert hire

Compostable packaging producer TIPA has announced its expansion into the Australian and New Zealand markets with an expert new hire. Richard Fernandez joins…

The Gesex-PolyNatural duo and their quest to reach a more natural and sustainable agro industry

Chilean exporter GESEX during 2020 continued with its upward course of sending Shel-Life coated fruit to the most demanding foreign markets. "PolyNatural…

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Fruit Attraction to take place face-to-face again on October 5, 6 and 7

Fruit Attraction, organized by IFEMA and FEPEX, is planned to be held face-to-face again from October 5 to 7 in Madrid. The event will thus be a commercial reunion for the…

A strong season for P.D.O. Persimon despite lower volumes

Growers in the Ribera del Xúquer valley near Valencia were able to overcome volume challenges due to adverse weather conditions, in order to achieve a decent supply and the…

Competition commission welcomes signing of memorandum of agreement with Pick n Pay on capping of garlic and ginger prices

The Competition Commission (Commission) is pleased to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement with Pick n Pay Retailers Proprietary Limited (Pick n…

AHDB Review Petitioners:

"AHDB must not be allowed to charge another year’s horticulture levy"

"Campaigners against the compulsory levy on horticulture to fund the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) have reacted angrily to suggestions…

BerryWorld celebrate double win at 2021 International Taste Institute Awards

The company’s varietal portfolio has been recognised with a total of nine awards by this institution since 2018, with two raspberry varieties receiving a…

Ireland will still host the 2022 World Potato Congress

Potato celebrations put on hold for 12 months

The pandemic may have smashed plans for Ireland to host the 2021 World Potato Congress, as the event has been cancelled. However, there has been a confirmation…

Mexican authorities are working on a protocol for the cloning of coastal pineapples in Jalisco

The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (SADER) stated that they were making steady progress in the protocol for the in vitro production of coastal…

JO Sims expands cherry business with UK farm management deal

J.O. Sims are delighted to announce that they have concluded an agreement with Fiona Broomfield to take over the management of the Broomfield family cherry…

Average weekly wholesale prices of fruit and veg & bananas

Guatemalan bananas at £0.77 per kg

This series gives the average wholesale prices of bananas by country of origin. The prices are national averages of the most usual prices charged for bananas at wholesale…

Retail

Dreamstime

Dino Polska has reported a 12.6% topline sales growth

Carrefour has completed the acquisition of Supersol proximity stores and supermarkets in Spain

Russia: Magnit reports revenue growth of 13.5% in FY 2020Russian retailer Magnit has reported a 13.5% year-on-year growth in revenue to RUB1,553.8bln (€17.8bln) in its…

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