2023

Pears to take centre stage on World Pear Day 

Pears to take centre stage on World Pear Day 
World Pear Day
This year’s World Pear Day on December 3rd will offer consumers around the globe the chance to celebrate with pears with live chef demos of new pear recipes and a […]
Wed 29/11/2023

South Africa’s grape crop to rise by 8%

South Africa’s grape crop to rise by 8%
Exsa
Despite industry consolidation resulting in limited expansion, South Africa’s deciduous fruit production is expected to grow marginally as plantings come into production.
Wed 29/11/2023 by Richard Wilkinson

Chile’s avocado exports up by 25%

Chile’s avocado exports up by 25%
Mundo Agro
Chilean producers expect a bumper avocado crop in 2023/24, due to favourable climatic conditions and abundant rainfall in the winter. FAS/Santiago estimates that avocado production will total 200,000 tons, a […]
Tue 28/11/2023 by Richard Wilkinson

Chile prepares for larger grape crop

Chile prepares for larger grape crop
ASOEX
In 2023/24, FAS Santiago estimates table grape production will increase by 13.6 percent to 740,000 tons due to abundant rainfall and high yields.
Mon 27/11/2023 by Richard Wilkinson

Unseasonal rains hit Chilean cherries 

Unseasonal rains hit Chilean cherries 
Fedefruta
Chile’s cherry producers are feeling the impact of adverse weather conditions, with unseasonal rains hitting Chile’s northern central regions. These rains may be the most intense November rains in over a decade and are causing extensive damage.
Thu 23/11/2023 by Richard Wilkinson

Northern Hemisphere citrus crop to rebound

Northern Hemisphere citrus crop to rebound
GettyImages
Northern Hemisphere citrus production is expected to be up by 12.2% this year compared to the last year’s disappointing campaign. This is the forecast released by the World Citrus Organisation […]
Tue 21/11/2023 by Richard Wilkinson

High hopes for India’s apple and grape campaigns

High hopes for India’s apple and grape campaigns
Shutterstock
The forecasts are positive for India’s 2023/2024 (July-June) apple production, with the volume set to reach 2.41 million tons in anticipation of favourable weather conditions in Jammu and Kashmir and […]
Tue 21/11/2023 by Richard Wilkinson

Italian fruit exporters spying new Asian markets 

Italian fruit exporters spying new Asian markets 
Tasting Table
Italy’s fruit exporters are increasingly looking towards Asian markets, particularly for pears, apples and kiwifruit, according to CSO Italy. The organisation recently organised four inspection visits in the region to […]
Mon 20/11/2023 by Richard Wilkinson

Northern France vegetable farms hit by flooding

Northern France vegetable farms hit by flooding
JARDINAGE
Floods in the northern French department of Pas-de-Calais have wreaked extensive damage to vegetable crops, including artichokes, cauliflowers, carrots, beetroot and celery. In Audomarois, near Saint-Omer, all the crops were […]
Mon 20/11/2023 by Richard Wilkinson

Bumper pip fruit harvest expected in China

Bumper pip fruit harvest expected in China
Adobe
China’s pip fruit harvest is expected to rise this year. According to USDA estimates, China’s production of apples, pears, and table grapes will increase to 45 million tons, 19.6 million […]
Mon 20/11/2023 by Richard Wilkinson

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