Spanish persimmon production falls by 52% in 4 years

Spanish persimmon production falls by 52% in 4 years
The extreme weather in 2022 has hit Spain’s main persimmon growing region, Ribera del Xúquer. During the first stretch of spring, high temperatures and persistent rains caused problems with flowering […]
Tue 25/10/2022 by Richard Wilkinson

Jingold constantly growing, with red kiwi on the way

<strong>Jingold </strong>constantly growing, with red kiwi on the way
“Production of yellow-fleshed and red-fleshed kiwifruit this season should be up by 30-40% compared to last year, which should satisfy the growing demand for both types. As this year will see the first significant volumes of red kiwifruit on the market, Jingold […]
Mon 24/10/2022 by Gabriele Orsi

Spain’s table grape season hit by logistics crisis

Spain’s table grape season hit by <strong>logistics crisis</strong>
Spain’s grape sector has experienced spiralling production costs, with the logistics crisis driving up prices. Transport has become much more difficult and expensive, in part due to the war in Ukraine. This season’s expected harvest of 200,000 tons will start at the end of June, one week later than last year. Spain exports approximately 60% of its total table grape output.
Sun 23/10/2022 by Gloria Zorrilla

Coopval – growing sustainable PDO Rocha pears

<strong>Coopval </strong>– growing sustainable PDO Rocha pears
The Rocha pear, first identified in 1836 in the west of Portugal, has had the PDO status in 29 Portuguese municipalities since 2003. Coopval began its international expansion in 1977, exporting first to Brazil and now to countries […]
Sat 22/10/2022 by Amanda Cardinal

EU nut imports from US climb 20%

EU nut imports from US climb 20%
In 2021, the European Union imported US$7.1 billion worth of tree nuts from the world. The United States, with $2.5 billion, is the largest supplier, accounting for 35% of total […]
Thu 20/10/2022 by Richard Wilkinson

Prospects for Zespri production in Iberian Peninsula

Prospects for Zespri production in Iberian Peninsula
In Europe, Zespri is now considering extending its kiwi production to Spain and Portugal. Speaking to Efeagro at the Fruit Attraction fair in Madrid in October, marketing director of Zespri […]
Wed 19/10/2022 by Richard Wilkinson

Ports face further strike disruptions

Ports face further strike disruptions
Strike action at major German and UK ports has caused major disruption to carrier schedules and has adversely impacted port performance with average call durations rising after the strike action. […]
Tue 18/10/2022 by Richard Wilkinson

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