Hail storms cause €43 million in damage to Valencia crops

Hail storms cause €43 million in damage to Valencia crops
The Unió Llauradora reports that storms accompanied by rain, hail and wind affected a radius of more than 22,000 hectares of crops in the Valencia region, leading to estimated losses […]
Wed 04/10/2023 by Richard Wilkinson

Kiwi industry joins forces to boost global consumption

Kiwi industry joins forces to boost global consumption
At the 42nd convention of the International Kiwifruit Organization (IKO), which took place in Chile in mid-September, producing and exporting countries came together to analyse the current state of the […]
Wed 04/10/2023 by Richard Wilkinson

Ecuador to welcome global industry to Banana Time 2023 in October

Ecuador to welcome global industry to Banana Time 2023 in October
The Association of Ecuadorian Banana Exporters (AEBE) is preparing for its 20th international convention, Banana Time 2023, aimed at making the banana value chain more competitive and sustainable. The three-day […]
Tue 03/10/2023 by Richard Wilkinson

Delassus launches Morocco earthquake appeal

Delassus launches Morocco earthquake appeal
Leading Moroccan tomato supplier Delassus has launched an appeal to help rebuild houses and schools following the devastating earthquake that struck the country earlier this month. On 8 September a […]
Mon 02/10/2023 by Richard Wilkinson

WUWM to meet in Cancun in October

WUWM to meet in Cancun in October
The World Union of Wholesale Markets (WUWM) is to hold the 2023 WUWM Cancun Conference, centred around the theme “The Future of Food Markets: Modernizing Wholesale and Retail Markets to […]
Mon 02/10/2023 by Richard Wilkinson

Peruvian blueberry exports down by 50%

Peruvian blueberry exports down by 50%
The El Niño weather phenomenon is having a major impact on Peru’s blueberry export campaign. Figures from consultancy Fresh Fruit Peru show shipments to mid-September stood at 40,527 tons, just […]
Wed 27/09/2023 by Richard Wilkinson

Turkey’s cherry crop up 8%

Turkey’s cherry crop up 8%
Turkey’s total cherry production in  2023/24 is forecast at 900,000 tons, which is 8 per cent higher than in 2022/23, due to favourable weather and soil conditions. According to a […]
Wed 27/09/2023 by Richard Wilkinson

Kiwifruit rising in popularity

Kiwifruit rising in popularity
New Kantar research published by Zespri finds that kiwifruit has climbed two spots to become the seventh most popular fruit in key markets. Kantar has tracked the rise of kiwifruit’s […]
Wed 27/09/2023 by Richard Wilkinson

Optimism about 2024 kiwifruit campaign in New Zealand

Optimism about 2024 kiwifruit campaign in New Zealand
This year’s NZ kiwifruit campaign has been a challenging one due to poor pollination, wind, flooding, hail, and cyclones. Speaking to the New Zealand Herald, New Zealand Kiwifruit Growers Incorporated […]
Tue 26/09/2023 by Richard Wilkinson

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