Costa Rican banana exports up 19%

Costa Rican banana exports up 19%
Costa Rica’s banana exports rose by 19% in the first half of 2022 compared to a year-earlier, according to the latest trade data from Procomer. Meanwhile, pineapple exports were up […]
Mon 28/08/2023 by Richard Wilkinson

Fears for NZ kiwifruit crop due to high winter temperatures

Fears for NZ kiwifruit crop due to high winter temperatures
The warm winter in New Zealand, with some of the highest temperatures recorded in 110 years, is threatening this year’ kiwifruit crop. The New Zealand Herald reports that kiwifruit growers […]
Thu 24/08/2023 by Richard Wilkinson

NZ expects one of smallest crops in two decades

NZ expects one of smallest crops in two decades
This year’s kiwifruit crop in New Zealand is set to be one of the smallest in 20 years, although quality is expected to be high. Zespri forecasts that the challenging […]
Tue 22/08/2023 by Richard Wilkinson

Japan’s cherry production bounces back

Japan’s cherry production bounces back
Japan’s cherry production recovered in the 2022/23 campaign and FAS/Japan forecasts a further increase in 2023/24 due to favourable weather conditions. US sweet cherry exports to Japan also bounced back […]
Tue 22/08/2023 by Richard Wilkinson

Rise in citrus prices at origin due to falling supply

Rise in citrus prices at origin due to falling supply
Valencia citrus prices at source are rising due to the decrease in supply expected in the Mediterranean Basin due to adverse weather conditions. While drought is the most determining factor […]
Thu 17/08/2023 by Richard Wilkinson

Rising demand for Pink Lady® apples in Europe

Rising demand for Pink Lady® apples in Europe
Despite the record inflation changing consumption habits, Pink Lady® Europe enjoyed a good season, with volumes up by 3% from the previous year to 180,000 tons of Pink Lady® & […]
Wed 16/08/2023 by Richard Wilkinson

Lidl biggest supporter of UK berry industry 

Lidl biggest supporter of UK berry industry 
British Berry Growers (BBG), the industry body representing 95% of berries sold in the UK, has started publishing weekly sales data from its members to reveal which supermarkets are most […]
Tue 15/08/2023 by Richard Wilkinson

Dip in Brazil’s orange production

Dip in Brazil’s orange production
The Brazilian orange crop for 2022/23 is forecast at 410.6 million 40.8-kg boxes or 16.75 million tons, a drop of 1.1% from the previous season, due to the lower fruit […]
Tue 15/08/2023 by Richard Wilkinson

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