A new star shines at Jinhua fruit wholesale market 

A new star shines at Jinhua fruit wholesale market 
Jinhua’s new Fruit Wholesale Market is now one of the top ten fruit markets in China. In 2018, the volume of business of the old market exceeded 2.43 million tons, […]
Wed 22/01/2020 by Richard Wilkinson

Chinese fresh produce imports continue to rise

Chinese fresh produce imports continue to rise
In the first eight months of 2019, China imported more than 5.11 million tons of fresh fruit for a value of US$7.32 billion, thus recording a growth of 35% and […]
Tue 21/01/2020 by Richard Wilkinson

Small EU tomato crop drives higher prices

Small EU tomato crop drives higher prices
The 2019 EU tomato crop was moderate, according to Wapa/Prognosfruit (-20% on preceding year and -11% below 5-year average). This has led to prices in November significantly above the average […]
Wed 15/01/2020 by Richard Wilkinson

Prices of US produce drop in Japanese retailers 

Prices of US produce drop in Japanese retailers 
Following the signing of a new FTA between Japan and the US, Japanese retailers have moved promptly to slash prices of US fresh produce. The new trade deal was signed […]
Wed 15/01/2020 by Richard Wilkinson

EU apple prices recover in 2019/20

EU apple prices recover in 2019/20
The 2019/20 EU apple crop which started on 1st August is expected to be a moderate one, according to Wapa/Prognosfruit data (-20% on preceding year and -11% below 5-year average). […]
Tue 14/01/2020 by Richard Wilkinson

EU agrifood exports break records

EU agrifood exports break records
Despite impressive volumes of EU agrifood exports in the first half of 2019, the growth increased even further in September 2019 to a record +18% compared to the same month […]
Mon 13/01/2020 by Richard Wilkinson

Outlook stable for EU F&V production

Outlook stable for EU F&V production
The European Commission has published a report outlining its forecast for the region’s fruit and vegetable sector. While apple production area is expected to decrease, volumes are estimated to rise […]
Wed 08/01/2020 by Richard Wilkinson

What can EU produce sector expect after Brexit?

What can EU produce sector expect after Brexit?
With the UK all but certain to leave the EU in 2020, the European fruit and vegetable industry is viewing with great concern the potential impact this will have on […]
Mon 06/01/2020 by Richard Wilkinson

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