Superfresh Growers
Although some destinations saw big gains, US apple growers are waiting for the Biden administration to move forward on trade issues to recover export markets.
Mon 27/06/2022 by Nadia Venticinque
ABRAFRUTAS
Southern Hemisphere apples have conquered all Northern Hemisphere markets with traditional varieties, especially the Gala variety in the Far East.
Mon 27/06/2022 by Nadia Venticinque
Eurofresh Distribution
Spanish fruit and vegetable exports grew 3% last year, to 11.9 million tons, with a value up 6.3% to just over €14 billion, according to Fepex (the Spanish Association of Producers and Exporters of Fruit and Vegetables). Spain’s imports also rose, by 6% to 3.2 million tons, figures from the Customs and Excise Department show.
Fri 24/06/2022 by Maria Belen Barbini
USDA
World production for 2021/22 is forecast up 1.3 million tons to 81.8 million on modest growth in China and recovering supplies in key producing areas of the EU and the US. Imports are projected higher on greater shipments to India and the EU.
Fri 24/06/2022 by Nadia Venticinque
The early varieties of Turkish cherries have been harvested and the Ziraat 0900 variety’s season is now in full swing. After Europe, Asian markets have become a major focus for […]
Tue 21/06/2022 by Richard Wilkinson
Founded in 1986 as a family company, Pacbelimex is set to expand once again, following a pause during the Covid-19 pandemic. The firm, which joined Fresh in Belgium ten years ago, offers a wide […]
Tue 21/06/2022 by Amanda Cardinal
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The Philippine Banana Growers and Exporters Association (PBGEA) has expressed concern that Latin American banana exporters, such as Ecuador, are “dumping” their produce in Asian markets like Japan and China. […]
Mon 20/06/2022 by Richard Wilkinson
Peru continues to consolidate its position as the world’s largest exporter of table grapes, with exports in 2022 set to reach new heights. According to a report by Agraria.pe, Peru’s […]
Tue 14/06/2022 by Richard Wilkinson
Eurofresh Distribution
Morgana, named after the mysterious mirage, is a mildly sweet and very juicy apple. But it is just one of several new varieties this year, with the firm also presenting […]
Sat 28/05/2022 by Amanda Cardinal
Italy’s peach and nectarine exports are on the increase again, with 2021 seeing a strong recovery on foreign markets, both in terms of quantity (over 97,000 tons, +25.8%) and in value. Production estimates for 2022 are 40% higher than 2021 levels (CSO Italy).
Fri 27/05/2022 by by Gabriele Orsi
The firm has been expanding its range of products and services to deal with the common challenges of controlling the increasing costs, such as by offering sweeter blackberries. “Our test […]
Fri 27/05/2022 by Amanda Cardinal
Explum
Located in the town of Valdelacalazada (Extremadura), the cooperative produces about 10,000 tons of stone fruit from June to October. While its main product is the plum, the firm also […]
Wed 25/05/2022 by Gloria Zorrilla
