First China-Europe cold chain train leaves from Xiamen

First China-Europe cold chain train leaves from Xiamen
The first ever China-Europe freight train with reefer containers departed from Xiamen last Wednesday (Oct. 19). The train, which will travel from East China’s Fujian Province to Moscow, will transport […]
Tue 25/10/2022 by Richard Wilkinson

Tango mandarins to be grown in India

Tango mandarins to be grown in India
IG Citrus and Eurosemillas have teamed up to cultivate the Tango variety of mandarin in India. The large-scale project will involve 100 hectares. One of the assets of Tango, also […]
Tue 25/10/2022 by Richard Wilkinson

Vietnamese pomelo to enter US market

Vietnamese pomelo to enter US market
Following more than five years of negotiations, Vietnam’s fresh pomelo has officially been given the go-ahead to be exported to the US. Pomelo is the seventh fresh fruit of Vietnam […]
Tue 25/10/2022 by Richard Wilkinson

Blueberry imports continue rising across the globe

<strong>Blueberry imports</strong> continue rising across the globe
In 2021, global blueberry imports totalled 429,000 tons, a year-on-year increase of 3.17%. Since 2011, imports have risen by 301,700 tons. It is estimated that the world’s blueberry imports in 2022 will reach 497,700 tons.
Fri 14/10/2022 by Nadia Venticinque

Organic farming in Taiwan’s metro stations

Organic farming in Taiwan’s metro stations
Taiwan is transforming spare space in metro stations into vertical farms to meet demand for sustainable, organic produce. According to a report by Euronews, Unimicron Technology has established 40m² hydroponic […]
Mon 10/10/2022 by Richard Wilkinson

Logistical headaches cast dark shadow across grape season

<strong>Logistical headaches</strong> cast dark shadow across grape season
As Peru establishes itself as the world’s number-one supplier of table grapes, global suppliers are hampered by impact of Covid-related restrictions, war and rising costs.
Sat 08/10/2022 by Richard Wilkinson

China’s domestic kiwifruit sector recovering well

China’s domestic kiwifruit sector recovering well
China’s kiwifruit farmers are expecting a good season, following the problems experienced in recent years with early harvests and low prices. Between July 15 and September 9, the trading volume […]
Sat 08/10/2022 by Richard Wilkinson

Philippines losing ground in Asian banana market

Philippines losing ground in Asian banana market
The Philippines has seen its share of Asian banana imports drop from 90% to 60%, according to a report by the FAO, which cites production challenges and increased competition as […]
Sat 08/10/2022 by Richard Wilkinson

Demand for organics growing in China

Demand for organics growing in China
Sales of organic products have been rising steadily in China, as consumers pay greater attention to their health. According to a 2022 report by the State Administration for Market Regulation, […]
Sat 08/10/2022 by Richard Wilkinson

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