Chinese president Xi Jinping has unveiled initiatives aimed at boosting economic cooperation between China and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), which should see imports of tropical fruits from […]
mer 29/12/2021 by Richard Wilkinson
In 2020, Poland imported 2.5 million tons and exported 1.7 million tons of fresh fruit and vegetables, making the country the world’s 10th largest importer and 19th largest exporter.
ven 10/12/2021 by María Belén Barbini
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
Despite a slow first quarter, the total value of EU agri-food trade (exports plus imports) for January-June of 2021 amounted to €157.1 billion, reflecting a 3% increase on the same […]
jeu 21/10/2021 by Richard Wilkinson
Peru’s blueberries can now be sold in Malaysia and India, with the latter also granting access to Peruvian citrus. Peru’s SENASA reported that the agriculture departments of both countries have […]
jeu 30/09/2021 by Richard Wilkinson
India has reported significant growth in its almond (+44%), walnut (+20%) and pistachio (+34%) imports in 2020/2021 from the previous year, according to a USDA report. However, almond and walnut […]
lun 27/09/2021 by Richard Wilkinson
China’s fruit imports were up 23.6% YoY to $8.25 billion in the first half of 2021, according to data from the General Administration of Customs of China (GACC). Meanwhile, the […]
jeu 26/08/2021 by Richard Wilkinson
China has imposed an indefinite ban on longan imports from Thailand after discovering mealybugs in a shipment. The Bangkok Post reported that the ban began on 13 August, although Thailand […]
mer 25/08/2021 by Richard Wilkinson
Spain imported 9.4% more fruit and vegetables in the first 5 months of 2021, according to FEPEX. Fruit imports were up by 13% to 772,000 tons, with pears and apples […]
lun 16/08/2021 by Richard Wilkinson
The value of global food imports is projected to be up 12% in 2021 due to surging commodity prices and robust demand during the Covid-19 crisis, according to the FAO. […]
jeu 01/07/2021 by Richard Wilkinson
