EU citrus consumption on the up

EU citrus consumption on the up
Meanwhile, the EU’s consumption of citrus fruit has increased in response to campaigns highlighting the health benefits of the fruit. It is also the result of innovation (the development of […]
Wed 31/01/2018 by Richard Wilkinson

Chilean blueberries sell in food dispensing machines in China

Chilean blueberries sell in food dispensing machines in China
The first promotional campaign for Chilean fruits has been officially launched in China through food dispensing machines. The campaign is conducted in partnership with Miss Fresh, one of China’s largest […]
Wed 31/01/2018 by Richard Wilkinson

5th anniversary Tomato Inspiration Event

5th anniversary Tomato Inspiration Event
On February 8, the 5th anniversary of the Tomato Inspiration Event will be celebrated in Berlin. 100 tomato growers are invited to meet and inspire each other, while keynote speaker […]
Wed 31/01/2018 by Richard Wilkinson

Fruit imports to China surge by 8.8%

Fruit imports to China surge by 8.8%
After a boom in imports to China in 2017, the powerhouse’s importers are optimistic about the prospects for 2018. According to Chinese customs data, in 2017, China’s imports rose by […]
Mon 29/01/2018 by Richard Wilkinson

Spanish citrus production falls 12.3%

Spanish citrus production falls 12.3%
Spanish citrus production for 2017-18 is forecast to reach 6.2 million tons, a fall of 12.3% from last year’s levels. Production is expected to drop for all citrus products: oranges […]
Mon 29/01/2018 by Richard Wilkinson

Argentina’s citrus production to rise in 2017/2018

Argentina’s citrus production to rise in 2017/2018
Argentina’s experts predict that overall fresh citrus production will increase this year thanks to the favourable weather conditions in the country. As for exports, volumes of lemons shipped overseas are […]
Mon 29/01/2018 by Richard Wilkinson

Italy’s citrus crop set to fall by up to 10%

Italy’s citrus crop set to fall by up to 10%
This year’s citrus production in Italy has been hit by adverse weather conditions and phytosanitary problems, which have also resulted in smaller sizes. The warm winter during flowering damaged the […]
Mon 29/01/2018 by Richard Wilkinson

Global orange production falls by 4 million tons

Global orange production falls by 4 million tons
The world’s orange production is set to drop by 4 million tons in 2017/18 to 49.3 million tons due to unfavourable weather conditions in Brazil, the EU, and the US. […]
Mon 29/01/2018 by Richard Wilkinson

Evidence of citrus black spot in Europe contested

Evidence of citrus black spot in Europe contested
EFSA’s plant health experts believe that the pathogen causing citrus black spot disease (CBS) is present in Europe. Phyllosticta citricarpa is listed as a quarantine plant pest in the EU […]
Mon 29/01/2018 by Richard Wilkinson

Low supplies of German apples lead to high prices

Low supplies of German apples lead to high prices
The high prices currently charged for German apples are justified by the low stocks available. The slightly lower sales in December did little to redress the supply gap, which still […]
Wed 24/01/2018 by Richard Wilkinson

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