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FHC China shapes future of food

FHC China shapes future of food
Informa Markets/Shanghai New International Expo Center
The 25th edition of the FHC Shanghai Global Food Trade Show was held from November 9th to 11th 2021 at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC) in China. After […]
Mon 06/12/2021 by Richard Wilkinson

Egypt emerges from difficult grape season with optimism

Egypt emerges from difficult grape season with optimism
Alexandra Sautois/Eurofresh Distribution
Egypt’s 2020/2021 table grape sector experienced a difficult season due to unexpected weather conditions. In April and May 2021, a heat wave accompanied with strong winds resulted in a 17% […]
Thu 02/12/2021 by Richard Wilkinson

Smaller Northern Hemisphere citrus crop forecast

Smaller Northern Hemisphere citrus crop forecast
Eurofresh Distribution
The World Citrus Organisation (WCO) has released its annual Northern Hemisphere citrus forecast for the 2021/22 season, with volumes expected to fall slightly year-on-year. The crop is projected to reach […]
Thu 02/12/2021 by Richard Wilkinson

Laos to ship first citrus to China in 2022

Laos to ship first citrus to China in 2022
Laos is to export its first shipments of China in 2022, with over 50,000 tons expected to be sent, worth US$50 million. The fruits include oranges, pomelo and lemons, and […]
Wed 01/12/2021 by Richard Wilkinson

Peru’s blueberry exports soar

Peru’s blueberry exports soar
Proárandanos
Peru’s blueberry exports have rocketed this year, reaching a 36% higher volume higher than last year, according to Proárandanos, as the season draws to a close. By the end of […]
Tue 30/11/2021 by Richard Wilkinson

Colombian mangos gain access to US

Colombian mangos gain access to US
USDA (Public domain)
Colombia’s fresh mangoes are now authorised to be imported to the US market. A release by USDA pest management agency APHIS said: “Based on the findings of a pest risk […]
Tue 30/11/2021 by Richard Wilkinson

Chile’s table grape exports to rise by 29%

Chile’s table grape exports to rise by 29%
Chile’s Asoex has released its first estimate for table grape exports in the 2021-22 season, with predictions of a 29% increase over last season’s rain-affected campaign.  Asoex president Ronald Bown […]
Tue 30/11/2021 by Richard Wilkinson

Southern Hemisphere pear exports fall by 10% in past decade

Southern Hemisphere pear exports fall by 10% in past decade
Publications Agricoles
Southern Hemisphere pear production is mainly centred in Argentina, South Africa and Chile, which together export 650-700,000 tons per year, down from 730-780,000 tons, according to a report by Topinfo. […]
Mon 29/11/2021 by Richard Wilkinson

New Zealand Rockit® apple exports to China grow by 45%

New Zealand Rockit® apple exports to China grow by 45%
Rockit™
Chinese consumers can’t get enough of New Zealand apples. Sales of New Zealand Rockit™ apples in the Chinese market are up 45% compared to last year, despite the ongoing pandemic […]
Mon 29/11/2021 by Richard Wilkinson

Pakistan and Australia consent to relax trade rules

Pakistan and Australia consent to relax trade rules
Eurofresh Distribution
Pakistan and Australia have agreed to work towards relaxing trade regulations for importing and exporting fruits and agricultural products. This was the outcome of a recent meeting in Islamabad between […]
Wed 24/11/2021 by Richard Wilkinson

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