In US, growth in organics outstrips growth in other food categories 

In US, growth in organics outstrips growth in other food categories 
Sales of organic products in the US reached $52.5 billion in 2018, up 6.3% from the previous year, according to the 2019 Organic Industry Survey by the OTA. Organic food sales increased 5.9% to $47.9 billion, outpacing total food sales growth at 2.3%.
Mon 09/03/2020 by Richard Wilkinson

Volume expected to fall short of last year’s performance

Volume expected to fall short of last year’s performance
The outbreak of the COVID-19 has affected trade between Vietnam and China. “The last two weeks were challenging, the borders were closed and have affected our deliveries even though it’s […]
Thu 27/02/2020 by Richard Wilkinson

Are South Koreans losing appetite for apples?

Are South Koreans losing appetite for apples?
South Korea’s per capita apple consumption increased to 11.4 kilograms in 2015 from 7.5 kg in 2005, driven by the abundant apple crop (582,846 MT) and a growing public perception […]
Wed 19/02/2020 by Richard Wilkinson

Agreement opens opportunities for US fruit in Japan

Agreement opens opportunities for US fruit in Japan
The US-Japan Trade Agreement (USJTA) came into force on January 1, 2020. Once USJTA is fully implemented, up to 90% of all US food and agricultural products imported into Japan […]
Wed 19/02/2020 by Richard WIlkinson

Chilean fruit exports to China decimated

Chilean fruit exports to China decimated
Chile’s fruit exporters association (ASOEX) has estimated the losses to the country’s exports to China at close to US$100 million. This news was announced at the second meeting of the […]
Tue 18/02/2020 by Richard Wilkinson

31% increase in Chilean blueberries shipped to Asia this season

31% increase in Chilean blueberries shipped to Asia this season
Chile has recorded significant growth in its shipments of blueberries to the Far East, this season, with volumes up 31% from the previous campaign, according to data published by Asoex.
Thu 06/02/2020 by Alexandra Sautois

Organic food sales surpass $100 billion

Organic food sales surpass $100 billion
With organic demand rising across the world, markets are changing as large-scale retailers push for greater market share and seek to outdo one another to establish their green credentials.
Thu 06/02/2020 by Richard Wilkinson

Spanish stone fruit sector under immense pressure

Spanish stone fruit sector under immense pressure
Spain’s Afrucat stone fruit committee has agreed an Emergency Plan to protect the sector through a range of short- and long-term measures, including a request to the Ministry for a […]
Tue 04/02/2020 by Alexandra Sautois

EU and US vie for leadership in organics

EU and US vie for leadership in organics
The world’s largest organic markets, the US and the EU have exhibited dynamic growth over the past couple of years. While the US overtook the EU as the leading global […]
Mon 03/02/2020 by Richard Wilkinson

Spain’s citrus sales slow down

Spain’s citrus sales slow down
The Christmas holidays led to a reduction in sales of citrus in Spain, although the arrival of low temperatures and the end of the Christmas period should prompt an upturn. […]
Thu 30/01/2020 by Richard Wilkinson

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