The Avocado Collective
West Australian avocado growers have successfully shipped a verification shipment of Hass avocados to Thailand after gaining access in May. Peak industry body Avocados Australia welcomed the news of the […]
Thu 28/09/2023 by Richard Wilkinson
Kantar
Lidl has reached a 6.3% share of Spain’s grocery retail sector, which is 0.6 points more than last year, making it the fastest-growing chain, according to the “Distribution Balance” report […]
Thu 28/09/2023 by Richard Wilkinson
Westfalia fruit
South African avocados have been granted access to the Chinese market. The export agreement was signed by South Africa’s Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development Thoko Didiza and […]
Thu 28/09/2023 by Richard Wilkinson
Adex
The El Niño weather phenomenon is having a major impact on Peru’s blueberry export campaign. Figures from consultancy Fresh Fruit Peru show shipments to mid-September stood at 40,527 tons, just […]
Wed 27/09/2023 by Richard Wilkinson
Fruits from Turkey
Turkey’s total cherry production in 2023/24 is forecast at 900,000 tons, which is 8 per cent higher than in 2022/23, due to favourable weather and soil conditions. According to a […]
Wed 27/09/2023 by Richard Wilkinson
Kantar
New Kantar research published by Zespri finds that kiwifruit has climbed two spots to become the seventh most popular fruit in key markets. Kantar has tracked the rise of kiwifruit’s […]
Wed 27/09/2023 by Richard Wilkinson
Zespri
This year’s NZ kiwifruit campaign has been a challenging one due to poor pollination, wind, flooding, hail, and cyclones. Speaking to the New Zealand Herald, New Zealand Kiwifruit Growers Incorporated […]
Tue 26/09/2023 by Richard Wilkinson
Mercamadrid
The services available in Mercamadrid online are growing, with the incorporation of the first specialised logistics operator to the platform. This service connects purchasing companies and suppliers at Mercamadrid more […]
Tue 26/09/2023 by Richard Wilkinson
CalFruitos
World production in the 2023/24 campaign is forecast up by 827,000 tons to 25.0 million as good growing conditions boost output in China and the European Union, according to the […]
Mon 25/09/2023 by Richard Wilkinson
Eurofresh Distribution
The European Commission has reported through the RASSF system (European Union Rapid Alert System for Food) that during the 2022-2023 campaign, 49 batches of Turkish lemon and grapefruit were rejected, […]
Mon 25/09/2023 by Richard Wilkinson
Winn Dixie
A deal has been signed for Aldi to acquire Winn-Dixie and Harveys Supermarket. The acquisition continues the discounter’s growth in the US market. Jason Hart, CEO of Aldi, said: “Like […]
Thu 21/09/2023 by Richard Wilkinson
