Egypt’s 2020/2021 table grape sector experienced a difficult season due to unexpected weather conditions. In April and May 2021, a heat wave accompanied with strong winds resulted in a 17% […]
jeu 02/12/2021 by Richard Wilkinson
Following its successful participation at the Fruit Attraction fair in Madrid, the Import Promotion Desk (IPD) is preparing for Fruit Logistica 2022 with African exhibitors.
jeu 02/12/2021 by Pierre Escodo - Translation Richard Wilkinson
Russian authorities have allegedly banned imports of pomegranates and peppers from Turkey indefinitely, according to reports in Turkish media. Russian customs received letters from the country’s food inspections agency Rospotrebnadzor, […]
mer 01/12/2021 by Richard Wilkinson
Laos is to export its first shipments of China in 2022, with over 50,000 tons expected to be sent, worth US$50 million. The fruits include oranges, pomelo and lemons, and […]
mer 01/12/2021 by Richard Wilkinson
Peru’s blueberry exports have rocketed this year, reaching a 36% higher volume higher than last year, according to Proárandanos, as the season draws to a close. By the end of […]
mar 30/11/2021 by Richard Wilkinson
Colombia’s fresh mangoes are now authorised to be imported to the US market. A release by USDA pest management agency APHIS said: “Based on the findings of a pest risk […]
mar 30/11/2021 by Richard Wilkinson
Chile’s Asoex has released its first estimate for table grape exports in the 2021-22 season, with predictions of a 29% increase over last season’s rain-affected campaign. Asoex president Ronald Bown […]
mar 30/11/2021 by Richard Wilkinson
Southern Hemisphere pear production is mainly centred in Argentina, South Africa and Chile, which together export 650-700,000 tons per year, down from 730-780,000 tons, according to a report by Topinfo. […]
lun 29/11/2021 by Richard Wilkinson
Chinese consumers can’t get enough of New Zealand apples. Sales of New Zealand Rockit™ apples in the Chinese market are up 45% compared to last year, despite the ongoing pandemic […]
lun 29/11/2021 by Richard Wilkinson
New Zealand’s fresh produce exports continue their rise, estimated at almost US$3 billion in 2021, which is 11% more than in 2020. In 2017, the value was only $2 billion. […]
jeu 25/11/2021 by Richard Wilkinson
Demand for apples in Asia is on the rise. Southern Hemisphere exports to Asia are now outpacing shipments to Europe, and this trend will become even more noticeable in the […]
mar 23/11/2021 by Richard Wilkinson
Long delays at the Afghan-Pakistan border are leading to huge volumes of fruit going to waste before it can be exported, according to a report by the Financial Times. Dried […]
jeu 28/10/2021
