Intercitrus warns that lethal citrus predator is now in the EU

Intercitrus warns that lethal citrus predator is now in the EU
After being detected in Israel last year, Diaphorina citri has now been identified in Cyprus, which should force Brussels to investigate the origin of the outbreak as well as finance and supervise eradication measures.
Tue 12/09/2023 by Richard Wilkinson

Sustained growth of Ecuadorian banana shipments

Sustained growth of Ecuadorian banana shipments
Exports of Ecuadorian bananas from January to July this year totalled 220.85 million boxes, up 6.4% from the 2022 total of 207.56 million boxes over the same period. According to […]
Wed 06/09/2023 by Richard Wilkinson

China greenlights imports of South African avocados 

China greenlights imports of South African avocados 
South African avocado producers and exporters are celebrating having gained access to China, following the signing of a new agreement at the Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa (BRICS) […]
Tue 05/09/2023 by Richard Wilkinson

Peru’s blueberry exports down 25%

Peru’s blueberry exports down 25%
Peru has not enjoyed a happy 2023-2024 blueberry campaign. Proarándanos reports that up to the last week of July, Peru had exported 10,000 tons of this fruit, which represented a […]
Mon 04/09/2023 by Richard Wilkinson

Washington apple exports plummet

Washington apple exports plummet
Washington fresh apple exports this year are estimated to fall 18.7% from a year ago, according to the August 2023 Washington Apple Commission. So far this year, 23.5% of Washington’s […]
Thu 31/08/2023 by Richard Wilkinson

Rise in Chile’s stone fruit production

Rise in Chile’s stone fruit production
Chile’s 2023/24 cherry crop is estimated to reach 500,000 tons, which represents a 6.6% rise over 2022/23. According to the latest USDA report, Chilean cherry exports are expected to be […]
Wed 30/08/2023 by Richard Wilkinson

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