The organic market in Europe continues to grow. In 2017, it increased by almost 11 percent and reached 37.3 billion euros. Many of the major markets enjoyed double-digit growth rates. […]
Thu 07/03/2019 by Richard Wilkinson
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The Indian and Vietnamese markets have opened to Argentine lemons, although phytosanitary protocols still need to be settled before exports can begin at the end of the 2019 campaign. Argentina […]
Tue 05/03/2019 by Richard Wilkinson
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There are worries in Poland that the country is becoming too dependent on apple production. Poland ranks third in terms of production area in Europe (167,000 hectares), and is the […]
Mon 04/03/2019 by Richard Wilkinson
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Bulgaria’s production of plums, cherries and nuts has reached new heights in Bulgaria, much of which is exported, according to experts at the InteliFresh forum. Bulgarian farmers work in cooperation […]
Mon 04/03/2019 by Richard Wilkinson
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The organic industry in the UK and Europe is thriving. According to Soil Association’s 2019 Organic Market Report (just released), sales of organic increased by 5.3% in 2018. With Europe’s […]
Mon 25/02/2019 by Richard Wilkinson
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Citrus production in Mexico is expected to increase in 2018/19 thanks to optimal weather conditions and improved yields. Fresh orange and lime production is forecast to continue to grow. Due […]
Thu 21/02/2019 by Richard Wilkinson
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Argentina’s fresh lemon crop is expected to recover in 2018/19 and reach 1.6 million tons, up from 1.5 million, due to good weather conditions during the season. Genova and Eureka […]
Wed 20/02/2019 by Richard Wilkinson
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Spanish grapes have gained access to the lucrative Chinese market. The agreement was signed in December and follows two years of work to obtain the necessary protocol. Spain is the […]
Wed 20/02/2019 by Richard Wilkinson
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Due to the high price of Ecuador’s bananas, exports to Germany have dropped by 20-25% in 2019, according to industry sources. German retailers are instead looking to buy cheaper alternatives […]
Wed 20/02/2019 by Richard Wilkinson
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Following China’s president Xi Jinping’s trip to Portugal in December 2018, several bilateral agreements have been sealed, including a protocol allowing Portugal to export table grapes to China. Portugal has […]
Tue 19/02/2019 by Richard Wilkinson
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The world’s production of Hass avocado is estimated to grow on average by around 230,000 tons per year over the next five years, an increase of 14%. The US and […]
Tue 12/02/2019 by Richard WIlkinson
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Sales in January, the midway point of the 2018-2019 apple season, point to an upturn in the main markets for South Tyrol – Südtirol apples. Despite an early season shrouded […]
Mon 11/02/2019 by Richard Wilkinson
