Lower fruit production in Chile

Lower fruit production in Chile
Climatic conditions combined to prune yields of cherries, table grapes, apples, walnuts, and wine grapes in Chile during the 2015/16 marketing year, reports the USDA Global Agricultural Information Network (GAIN). […]
Fri 03/06/2016 by Richard Wilkinson

Blackcurrants: Around the World

Blackcurrants: Around the World
These berries are grown commercially in 21 countries but over 90% of global production occurs in Europe, mainly Poland. The world commodity production averages around 180,000 tons. Two-thirds of the […]
Fri 03/06/2016 by Richard Wilkinson

Morocco Nadorcott Seedless label makes grand debut in Berlin

Morocco Nadorcott Seedless label makes grand debut in Berlin
The Moroccan Nadorcott Producers’ Association (Association des Producteurs de Nadorcott au Maroc – APNM) chose Fruit Logistica, the biggest fruit and vegetable trade event in the world, to launch its […]
Thu 02/06/2016 by Richard Wilkinson

Saudi Arabia: the biggest consumer in the region

Saudi Arabia: the biggest consumer in the region
The market is growing by over 5% a year with fruit and vegetables the most imported food. It is estimated that the rise in food consumption in the GCC countries […]
Thu 02/06/2016 by Richard Wilkinson

Vegacañada renews its commitment to melon taste & quality

Vegacañada renews its commitment to melon taste & quality
Late melon production will be higher than the early varieties this season and Vegacañada is again committed to top quality and maximum flavour in both lines. In principle, the higher […]
Thu 02/06/2016 by Richard Wilkinson

Oppy reports strong growth in sales of Envy™ apple

Oppy reports strong growth in sales of Envy™ apple
Sales of the Envy™ apple nearly doubled in volume between 2014 and 2015, reports Canada’s Oppenheimer Group (Oppy). And Envy’s dollar contribution rose by over 120%, growing faster than all […]
Wed 01/06/2016 by Richard Wilkinson

How to win in both online & conventional retail

How to win in both online & conventional retail
Fruit and vegetable consumption may be declining in Europe but as highlighted at the ‘Tomatoes, trends towards 2020’ conference in Antwerp in April, the market value of tomatoes has nevertheless […]
Wed 01/06/2016 by Pierre Escodo

Conhexa to have storage for 44,000 pallets in 2017

Conhexa to have storage for 44,000 pallets in 2017
The top French controlled temperature port logistics operator has confirmed the growth of its fruit and vegetable business out of its Dunkirk terminal. In 2015 it handled 5% more by […]
Tue 31/05/2016 by Pierre Escodo

CSO has a new board

CSO has a new board
In April in Ferrara, Italy’s fresh produce agency Centro Servizi Ortofrutticoli (CSO) – a leading forum for operators throughout the fruit and vegetable supply chain – held its assembly to elect its governing bodies for the […]
Tue 31/05/2016 by Gabriele Orsi

Agroponiente re-extends melon trading till at least September

Agroponiente re-extends melon trading till at least September
Agroponiente is starting up its melon campaign, with the marketing calendar to be extended again until September. Black and striped watermelon, seeded or seedless, renowned for their great taste and […]
Tue 31/05/2016 by Richard Wilkinson

A new gold nugget for the Idyl Groupe

A new gold nugget for the Idyl Groupe
The Idyl Groupe is expanding and announces the launch of its start-up – Maghreb Palm Biotechnologies. This new company reflects Idyl Groupe’s desire to strengthen its specialist position in agricultural development. […]
Mon 30/05/2016 by Richard Wilkinson

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