Andalusia breaks mango export record with 32,500 tons

Andalusia breaks mango export record with 32,500 tons
In the 2017 campaign, Andalusia’s mango sector achieved record exports of more than 32,500 tons. Almost all (96%) are sent to the European Union, with the main markets being in […]
Thu 13/09/2018 by Richard Wilkinson

Record prices of Spanish avocado

Record prices of Spanish avocado
The price of avocado in Spain has once again hit a historical high, with an average price at origin of €2.55/kg, an increase of 13% compared to last season. Category […]
Wed 12/09/2018 by Richard Wilkinson

Western European tomato prices bottom out

Western European tomato prices bottom out
With tomatoes available for weeks at low prices, supply has now declined across much of Western Europe. As a result, prices at the producer and wholesale level have increased significantly. […]
Wed 12/09/2018 by Richard Wilkinson

Low demand for Hungarian cherries

Low demand for Hungarian cherries
Hungary expects a relatively large cherry harvest this year of around 80-85,000 tons. However, some of the country’s sour cherries may not be harvested due to the lack of demand […]
Thu 30/08/2018 by Richard Wilkinson

Fall in value of Chile’s lemon exports

Fall in value of Chile’s lemon exports
Despite improving prices in the US market in recent weeks, the value of Chilean lemon exports in the first half of 2018 was significantly lower than the previous year. Figures […]
Thu 30/08/2018 by Richard Wilkinson

EU agri-food exports up 3.7% from 2017

EU agri-food exports up 3.7% from 2017
EU agri-food exports in April 2018 were €11.1 billion, while imports totalled €9.6 billion. This meant a 3.7% rise in exports and a 2% fall in imports compared to April […]
Thu 30/08/2018 by Richard Wilkinson

Concerns over impact of post-2020 CAP on small farmers

Short food supply chains are growing ever more common in the EU as both producers and consumers alike see the benefits of supplying and consuming locally-produced goods. According to a […]
Thu 30/08/2018 by Richard Wilkinson

EU apple producers enjoy biggest harvest for a decade

EU apple producers enjoy biggest harvest for a decade
Following last year’s catastrophic apple campaign, the EU’s producers can expect a great deal of relief this year. Total apple production for the EU in 2018 is estimated at 12.6 […]
Tue 28/08/2018 by Richard Wilkinson

Chilean kiwi producers eye India as potential destination

Chilean kiwi producers eye India as potential destination
With supplies high and sales slow of Chile’s kiwi, the South American country’s producers have identified India as a potential destination for its products. “The seasonal fruits of the Northern […]
Tue 28/08/2018 by Richard Wilkinson

Exports of US cherries to Japan plunge by 46%

Exports of US cherries to Japan plunge by 46%
US cherry exports to Japan are set to plummet by 46% in 2018/19 as a result of lower production and higher prices. At the same time, Japanese cherry production continues to shrink as the farming population ages . A shift  […]
Tue 28/08/2018 by Richard Wilkinson

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