FHC China shapes future of food
The 25th edition of the FHC Shanghai Global Food Trade Show was held from November 9th to 11th 2021 at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC) in China. After […]
lun 06/12/2021 by Richard Wilkinson
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Egypt emerges from difficult grape season with optimism
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
Smaller Northern Hemisphere citrus crop forecast
The World Citrus Organisation (WCO) has released its annual Northern Hemisphere citrus forecast for the 2021/22 season, with volumes expected to fall slightly year-on-year. The crop is projected to reach […]
jeu 02/12/2021 by Richard Wilkinson
Laos to ship first citrus to China in 2022
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 soar
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
Colombian mangos gain access to US
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 table grape exports to rise by 29%
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 exports fall by 10% in past decade
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
New Zealand Rockit® apple exports to China grow by 45%
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
No end in sight to labour shortage in New Zealand’s fruit sector
New Zealand’s 2021/22 apple harvest looks set to suffer the very same problems that beset production in 2020/21, especially labour shortages at harvest time. This is expected to constrain production […]
jeu 25/11/2021 by Richard Wilkinson
Pakistan and Australia consent to relax trade rules
Pakistan and Australia have agreed to work towards relaxing trade regulations for importing and exporting fruits and agricultural products. This was the outcome of a recent meeting in Islamabad between […]
mer 24/11/2021 by Richard Wilkinson
Spain’s lemon crop to shrink by almost a quarter
The Spanish Lemon and Grapefruit Interprofessional Association (AILIMPO) forecasts production volumes to drop by 23% to just over 1 million tons, due to the cold weather, wind and excessive rain […]
lun 01/11/2021 by Richard Wilkinson
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