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Chile’s cherry production is expected to be up this year thanks to ideal weather conditions during the growing season. Forecasts are for a rise of 30% on last year’s levels. […]
Mon 13/11/2017 by Richard Wilkinson
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Although most fresh cherries sold in the US are produced domestically market, average imports between 2010 and 2016 reached 14.8 million kg, up from the 2000-09 average of 10.4 million […]
Mon 13/11/2017 by Richard Wilkinson
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Having stopped off in Belgium, France and the Netherlands in recent years, PotatoEurope will be coming to Germany in 2018. The European potato industry’s main event will feature the entire […]
Mon 13/11/2017 by Richard Wilkinson
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Setting its targets to produce 1.5 million tons of certificated seeds by 2023, seed growing industry is now aiming for the sky. Production of certificated seeds increased by 560 percent […]
Mon 13/11/2017 by Richard Wilkinson
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The banana is the world’s most valuable export market for fresh fruit, but until now, conditions for those working in the industry have not been good enough. This is why […]
Mon 13/11/2017 by Richard Wilkinson
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Compared with the previous year, 2017 has been a disappointing year so far for Peruvian asparagus exports. Following a sluggish start to the year, exports eventually started to pick up […]
Thu 09/11/2017 by Richard Wilkinson
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The marmalade-loving cartoon character will promote the sweet taste of SanLucar citrus fruits in Germany and Austria (Valencia, Spain – 06 November 2017). SanLucar, the premium brand for fruit and […]
Thu 09/11/2017 by Richard Wilkinson
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By and large, this year’s trends have very closely paralleled last year’s for Peru’s banana exports. So far this year, average monthly export volumes are almost the same as last […]
Thu 09/11/2017 by Richard Wilkinson
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Commercial apple production in the EU for 2017/18 is expected to fall to 9.2 million tons, representing an 18% (or 2.09 million ton) drop from 2016/17. This figure will constitute […]
Thu 09/11/2017 by Richard Wilkinson
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Offering more kilos per hectare and a higher average price, BelOrta holds exclusive rights to distribute the Migo pear in Belgium. The firm hopes more fruit growers will opt to […]
Thu 09/11/2017 by Richard Wilkinson
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Banana production is becoming ever more sustainable, as demonstrated by the sharp increase in production areas being certified. After cotton, bananas were the crop that experienced the highest growth rate […]
Thu 09/11/2017 by Richard Wilkinson
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Between 2004, when there was 28,500 ha of organic citrus fruit grown worldwide and 2015, the area more than doubled to nearly 71,000 ha. This latest figure constitutes 0.6% of […]
Thu 09/11/2017 by Richard Wilkinson