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Canada’s largest fresh produce event taking place in April

‘Educate, Innovate, Create’ is the theme of this year’s Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA) convention and trade show.

CPMA’s new initiatives optimise the show’s utility for busy participants and focus on the keys to increasing fruit and vegetable sales

‘Educate, Innovate, Create’ is the theme of this year’s Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA) convention and trade show.

The largest fresh produce event in Canada, it will take place in Quebec from April 15–17 at Montreal’s Palais des Congress. The show is expected to attract more than 3,000 participants.

CPMA president Ron Lemaire said the event brings together members not only of the Canadian but also the whole North American and global supply chains. “It’s one of best events because it’s not as massive as Fruit Logistica or the PMA yet all the key stakeholders are still there.”

The ‘Educate, Innovate, Create’ theme reflects the three keys to increasing fresh produce consumption, Lemaire said.

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CPMA president Ron Lemaire

Innovation showcase for new products

Price is naturally important to Canadian consumers but they are also looking for quality and taste, where innovation plays a big role.

The event’s trade show and new product showcase is a “must see,” covering diverse new retail ideas from around the world ranging from packaging – including new types enabling longer shelf life – to marketing – such as ready–to–eat programs, he said.

Speed learning in comfy lounge areas

New this year are ‘learning lounges’. Lemaire said these offer busy attendees a concentrated burst of knowledge as an alternative to longer sessions or workshops. The idea emerged from feedback that more and more people want opportunities to acquire useful information fast – something they can “consume when back in the office.” After all, they are at the event to build business and need to get back out among the diverse stakeholders present and more than 250 companies showcasing products, he said.

Spread around the venue, the  lounges will be relaxed settings where small groups of 25–30 people will gather for 15 minute informal discussions with experts. There will be repeats of the sessions topics, which will cover issues from marketing to retail, such as emerging trends and technology, how to use Canada’s new ‘Half Your Plate’ campaign to drive fruit and veggie consumption, and where the North American regulatory framework is headed.

Retail program

The event also includes a retail program which retail produce managers can attend for free to expand their product knowledge. Topics such as banana production, merchandising leafy greens, and in-store positioning of hothouse produce will be among those covered. “They then walk the trade show floor to see some of the new packaging and products and, in an ideal world, return to their stores to share their increased knowledge so their store can provide expert advice to consumers.”

The latter is increasingly important because product knowledge helps drive sales but is a challenge given Canada’s wide product diversity and a transient and often part–time workforce.

Some of Canada’s top retailers will be featured in the event’s opening session, and a lunch-time panel on the Thursday will bring together retail leaders from the US “to discuss what’s new and exciting and how the entire supply chain must work together to grow the market.”

During the Friday brunch, the CPMA will recognise leaders in the industry during its annual awards ceremony, Lemaire said.

Register at convention.cpma.ca/register

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Huge demand in China for fresh fruit, says CIQA president

There is huge domestic market demand for fresh fruit in China, according to Ge Zhirong, president of China Entry-Exit Inspection and Quarantine Association (CIQA) and former vice minister of the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine of China (AQSIQ)

Interview with Ge Zhirong, president of China Entry-Exit Inspection and Quarantine Association (CIQA) and former vice minister of the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine of China (AQSIQ – China’s customs and quarantine authority).

 

How many countries have now been approved for import fresh fruit approved, reviewed or amended by China ?

As at October 2014, fruit from 35 countries/regions had been approved for export to China, covering Asia, Europe, North and South America, Australia and Africa. Among the EU countries which have obtained market access are France, Spain, Italy, Belgium, Greece and the Netherlands.

AQSIQ issues the list of varieties of fresh fruits obtaining access to the Chinese market and list of the exporting countries/regions.

 

Are there any fresh fruit and vegetable products for which there is unmet demand in China and therefore room for more imports?

There is huge domestic market demand for fresh fruit. Along with the increased health consciousness and higher living standards of the people, fresh fruit and vegetables have become an indispensable part of their daily meals.

Consumer demand for fresh fruit and vegetables is diverse, with variations across regions and levels. With 1.3 billion people, China has great market potential in terms of fresh fruits and vegetables.

 

Do you have any advice for those hoping to export their fruit or vegetables to China?

Close attention should be given to laws, regulations and related rules of procedures on market access promulgated by Chinese government departments.

In regard to the entry-exit inspection and quarantine of fruits and vegetables, AQSIQ develops and oversees the implementation of the relevant technical regulations, standards and conformity assessment procedures on behalf of the Chinese government.

Both suppliers and buyers need to fully understand and comply with these rules so as to ensure smooth trade flow and avoid unnecessary obstacles to trade.

 

What steps has China taken recently to improve food safety and quality standards?

The Chinese government attaches great importance to food quality and safety and has developed a series of regulations and standards and keeps them updated along with developments in practice. For example, in 2009, China issued the “Food Safety Law”. Following the implementation practice in the past few years, an update was prepared. In December 2014, the draft revision was submitted to the National People’s Congress for examination and approval. Based on the original articles of the law, some new elements have been added to the draft version. These new elements include such points as to add some new specifications on food storage and transportation, market circulation of edible agricultural products, labelling of GMF (genetically modified food) and increased penalties for law breakers, and so on.

 

What role does CIQA play in improving fresh produce quality and safety and promotion of world trade? What specific activities have you carried out in this regard?

As a social organization approved by the State, the China Entry-Exit Inspection and Quarantine Association (CIQA) plays an important role in improving product quality and promoting international trade. It acts as a bridge linking the government departments and the import and export enterprises. On the one hand, the association promotes understanding and awareness of state laws, regulations and related procedures by organising technical exchange activities, seminars and training courses, On the other hand, it passes on to the government the demands of importers and exporters – based on their market operation and international trade – to fill regulatory gaps or enhance the applicability of current regulations. The association is always ready to offer quality technical service to enterprises.

 

What kind of technical services does CIQA provide for enterprises?

For example, since 2009, the association has organised the annual world FVF (Fruit and Vegetable Fair). During the fair, technical exchange activities are held. Based on the exchange content, we invite government officials and relevant experts to attend. Any producer, exporter or buyer at the fair may participate in these technical exchange activities.

Furthermore, depending on the needs of a specific country or organisation, we also organise bilateral seminars. For example, in November 2014, when China FVF 2014 was held, CIQA and the New Zealand Embassy in Beijing jointly organized the “China-New Zealand Fresh Fruit Technical Exchange and Trade Match-making Meeting” in Beijing, which was highly regarded by New Zealand’s fresh fruit exporters.
 

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What international exhibition and technical exchange activities does CIQA have planned this year?

In 2015, the following four international exhibitions will be sponsored by CIQA:

1. The Shanghai International Exhibition on Food, Meat and Aquatic products in June 2015,

2. The Guiyang Eco-Origin Product and Technology Exhibition in July 2015,

3. The Beijing World Fruit and Vegetable Fair (China FVF 2015) in September 2015, and the

4. Beijing International Inspection Technology and Equipment Expo in September 2015.

During each of these exhibitions there will be various forms of technical exchange activities, in which friends from all countries are warmly welcome to participate.

 

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AQSIQ list of fresh fruit and exporting countries/regions with access to the Chinese market. Updated December 31, 2014.

(This English version is for reference only, the definitive version is in Chinese.)

 

AQSIQ list of fresh fruit and exporting countries/regions with access to the Chinese market. Updated December 31, 2014.

(This English version is for reference only, the definitive version is in Chinese.)
   

COUNTRY

APPROVED FRUIT IMPORTS

Argentina

Orange, grapefruit, tangerine (& hybrids), apple, pear

Australia

Citrus (orange, lemon, grapefruit, lime), mango, apple (Tas.), grape, cherry

Belgium

Pear

Canada

Cherry

Chile

Kiwifruit, apple, grape, plum, cherry, blueberry, avocado

Columbia

Banana

Costa Rica

Banana

Cyprus

Orange, lemon, grapefruit, tangor

Ecuador

Banana

Egypt

Citrus

France

Apple, kiwifruit

Greece

Kiwifruit

India

Mango, grape

Indonesia

Banana, longan, mangosteen, snakefruit

Israel

Orange, pomelo, tangerine/mandarin, lemon, grapefruit

Italy

Kiwifruit

Japan

Apple, pear

Malaysia

Longan, mangosteen, litchi, coconut, watermelon, papaya, rambutan

Mexico

Avocado, grape, blackberry and raspberry

Morocco

Citrus (orange, tangerine, clementine, grapefruit)

Myanmar (Burma)

Longan, mangosteen, rambutan, litchi, mango, watermelon, muskmelon, zizyphus mauritiana (last 4 must enter via Ruili or Daluo port)

Netherlands

Pear

New Zealand

Tangerine, orange, lemon, apple, cherry, grape, kiwifruit, plum, pear

Pakistan

Mango, orange

Panama

Banana

Peru

Grape, mango, citrus (grapefruit, orange & hybrids, tangerine, lime)

Philippines

Pineapple, banana, mango, papaya

South Africa

Tangerine, orange, grapefruit, lemon, grape

Spain

Tangerine, orange, pomelo (grapefruit), lemon

Taiwan

Pineapple, banana, coconut, sweetsop (custard apple), papaya, starfruit, mango, guava, wax apple, areca (betel) nut, tangerine, pomelo, prune, loquat, persimmon, peach, date (Chinese), plum, lemon, orange, pitaya, Hami melon, pear

Tajikistan

Cherry

Thailand

Tamarind, orange, cherimoya (custard apple), citrus, pomelo (grapefruit), papaya, carambola, guava, rambutan, wax apple, jackfruit, langsat, pineapple, ginseng fruit (sapodilla), banana, passion fruit, coconut, longan, durian, mango, litchi, mangosteen

Uruguay

Citrus

USA

Plum (Cal.), cherry (Wash., Oregon, Cal., Idaho), grape( Cal.), apple (Red Delicious & Golden Delicious: Wash., Oregon, Idaho), citrus (Cal., Florida, Arizona, Texas), pear (Cal., Wash., Oregon)

Vietnam

Mango, longan, banana, litchi, watermelon, rambutan, jackfruit, pitaya

 

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Read the interview as it appeared on p25 of our latest edition, number 135.

 

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Grocery sales up in Ireland

Kantar Worldpanel says Ireland’s grocery market is improving and shoppers visiting supermarkets more often and putting more in their baskets.



The Irish retail landscape remains challenging despite growth as retailers battle hard to hold on to shoppers post-Christmas, reports Kantar Worldpanel in Ireland.

After a strong performance at Christmas, Irish grocery market sales were up 1.2% for the 12 weeks ending February 1.

Kantar Worldpanel consumer insight director Georgieann Harrington said there are clear signs Ireland’s grocery market is improving along with the overall economy. “Shoppers are taking advantage of lower grocery prices by visiting the supermarkets more often and putting more in their baskets when they go. On average, consumers increased their grocery spending by €5 in the latest period,” she said.

“The battle for shoppers will continue well into 2015 and this will create more value for Irish households as retailers go head to head.”

Kantar Worldpanel’s latest supermarket share rankings – for the 12 weeks ending February 1 – were:

  1. Tesco: has maintained its market-leading position, holding just over a quarter of the market, though its sales are down 2.1% on the same time last year;

  2. SuperValu: continues to grow and now holds just under a quarter share of the market;

  3. Dunnes: with a 23.8% share, has seen its basket spend increase by 3% to just over €35 and its sales growth of 1.7% made it the best performing supermarket;

  4. Aldi: has an 8% share and has also continued to perform well, achieving 11.5% sales growth as its shoppers spend more on each visit;

  5. Lidl: with 7.4% continued its strong performance with 12.5% sales growth and shoppers visiting its stores more often. Three in five Irish households shopped in either Lidl or Aldi in the previous 12 weeks.

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Data to February 1, 2015 (source: Kantar Worldpanel)

Read more: http://www.kantarworldpanel.com/grocery-market-share/ireland

 
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Potential for fresh fruit exports to Bangalore

Ffresh fruit is among products with the best prospects in Bangalore, India

 

Fresh fruit is among the products offering the best import prospects for US companies in India’s fifth-biggest city, Bangalore, says the USDA.

This fast growing market serves as a test market for many companies wishing to export their products and/or establish partnerships in India, it says in the GAIN report “Bangalore, Emerging Growth Market”.

“Bangalore market holds potential for imported U.S. food and agricultural products as its population becomes more familiar with international food brands and cuisines via food and beverage retail and food service providers.”

In regard to the retail sector, fresh fruit is listed among other products including edible oils, rice, pulses, spices, snack foods (savouries and sweets) and dessert mixes as having the best prospects.

It also said there is growing potential in Bangalore’s hotel and restaurant sector, particularly for fresh fruit, sauces, condiments, and bakery/confectionary ingredients.

How imported food reaches Bangalore

Imported consumer food products are usually transshipped through regional trading hubs such as Dubai and Singapore, as importers work in mixed consignments.

Most importers are based in Mumbai, Delhi, or Chennai and have distributors who supply retailers, hotels, and restaurants on a daily basis.

Imported food and beverage products distributed in Bangalore generally arrive via road or rail from Mumbai or Chennai ports. Some high-value and perishable food products are air freighted to the Bangalore airport, the report says.

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Map by AreJay from Wikimedia Commons

 

Quality, freshness matter more than price

Bangaloreans generally have a preference for product quality and freshness over price. Their retail stores carry a wide range of international and domestic products. Imported food products are available in all categories from fresh fruit to sauces, dressings and marinades, ingredients, noodles, flours, biscuits and cookies, snack foods and beverages.

source:

USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) FAS (Foreign Agricultural Service) GAIN (Global Agricultural Information Network) report:

“Bangalore, Emerging Growth Market”

 

 

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High Flandria cucumber volumes auger well for Easter deals

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Cucumbers have again lived up to their reputation as season openers, reports LAVA, the umbrella organisation for Belgium’s 5 most important fruit and vegetable auctions.

Friday 16 January saw the REO Auction selling the year’s first cucumbers under the Flandria label, LAVA said.

And from next month on, the cucumber season will be getting into full swing. By about week 10, the producers will already be supplying 1.5 million units. The week before Easter (week 13), large volumes – about 2.5 to 3 million units/week – should be available.

The ample supplies in March make the cucumber a perfect product for promotional deals in retailers around Easter, LAVA said. Supplies will be at their peak from May to September inclusive.
 

Sales system designed to ensure uniform pricing

“To bolster their position on the European market, the LAVA auctions BelOrta and REO have for some years now been selling cucumbers together on the clock. The principle behind this is to make the combined supply under the Flandria quality label available at the same time on the BelOrta clock. This means the trade can concentrate on a single clock, which ensures uniform pricing,” LAVA said.
 

Snack cucumber an attractive niche product

In the specialties range, the Donna Midi snack cucumber is once again available from BelOrta Auction. The quality standards and supply period are the same as for the traditional Flandria cucumbers. This specialty, with fruit weighing 150/250 g and about 15 cm long, is offered in EPS-T (20 units) on the clock. Supplies this year are set to increase slightly.

 

Read more: http://www.lava.be/documents/fm-prof-feb-2015/grote-volumes-flandria-komkommers-voor-pasen.xml?lang=en

 

 

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Trends in exotic fruit consumption

World consumption of exotics is on the rise, though more so for certain products, such as pineapple, mango and avocado, according to Freshfel Europe.

 

Demand is still high but EU imports of exotic fruit fell 8% over 2009-2013 and only those of avocados and guavas/mangoes are climbing, research by Freshfel Europe shows.

In contrast, in the US, the world’s top exotic fruit importer, imports are increasing across the range.

And globally, consumption of exotics is on the rise, although more so for certain products, such as pineapple, mango and avocado.

Exotic fruit production, imports that for total fruit

The Freshfel analysis, presented earlier this month at Berlin’s Fruit Logistica, also indicates worldwide production of exotics has risen 48% in the last ten years, while that of total fruits grew 28%.

Similarly, in 2013, global imports of exotic fruit were 146% higher than in 2002, more than double the change for total fruit.

Both the US and the EU, the second biggest importer of exotic fruit, rely heavily on Costa Rica for their imports, particularly for pineapple.

 

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Exoctic fruit consumption

In the EU, exotic fruit (mainly pineapple) accounted for about 5% of all fruit consumption in 2012, compared to 9% in the US (mainly pineapple and avocados).

Freshfel noted a trend towards increased avocado consumption in north and western Europe, while in middle and eastern Europe there’s more consumption of other exotic fruits, such as tamarinds, jackfruit and lychee.

EU imports in exotics from non-EU countries

Freshfel’s overview of the EU market also showed the main sources of EU exotic fruit imports in 2013:

  • Pineapples: 83% from Costa Rica

  • Guavas, Mangoes and Mangosteens: 61% from Brazil and Peru

  • Avocados: 40% come from Peru

  • Papaya: 81% from Brazil

  • Persimmons: 86% from Israel and South-Africa

     

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See the Freshfel presentation

“Exotic fruit – a highlight at POS

Consumption and Trends”

 

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Tesco returns to growth as British shoppers spend more on groceries

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The British grocery market is growing at 1.1%, the fastest rate since June 2014, according to Kantar Worldpanel.

Its grocery share figures for the 12 weeks to February 1 also show:

  • Tesco, Britain’s largest retailer, returned to growth for the first time since January 2014, increasing sales 0.3% on the same time last year, but its overall market share fell to 29%, down 0.2 percentage points on last year.

  • Asda reclaimed the title of second largest retailer this period with 16.9% of the market, overtaking Sainsbury’s, which traditionally performs more strongly at Christmas than the rest of the year. But both grocers saw sales fall compared with a year ago – Asda by 1.7% and Sainsbury’s by 1.0%.

  • Morrisons’ sales fell 0.4%, the best performance from the Bradford-based retailer since December 2013.

 

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based on data for 12 weeks to February 1, 2015

 

Kantar Worldpanel head of retail and consumer insight Fraser McKevitt said Tesco is bouncing back from a tough year, with efforts to overhaul the supermarket attracting an additional 236,000 shoppers into its stores in the last 12 weeks.

“Early results suggest that discounters Aldi and Lidl will find their accelerated growth levels hard to match in 2015. Aldi’s growth of 21.2% is still impressive but a relative slowing from its 36% peak in May 2014. Likewise, Lidl’s maximum growth of 24% in the same period is now down to 14.2%. Despite this slowdown, both retailers are still taking share from the other retailers – rising 0.8 percentage points and 0.4 percentage points respectively to 4.9% and 3.5%,” he said.

At the premium end of the market, Waitrose has supported growth with a greater focus on price and promotion, delivering a 7.2% sales rise taking its overall share to 5.2%.


British grocery market accelerating

McKevitt said British shoppers are taking advantage of lower fuel prices and the ongoing supermarket price war to slightly increase their grocery spending. “This has pushed the market into 1.1% growth, low by historical standards but a considerable improvement compared to November 2014, when the market contracted.”

“All of the major grocers have continued to compete fiercely on price leading to like-for-like grocery prices falling by 1.2%. This is another record low, saving Britain’s shoppers £327 million over the past 12 weeks,” he said.


Tool for seeing latest rankings

Kantar Worldpanel now provides an online visualisation tool for its grocery market share data (including historical figures) here:

http://www.kantarworldpanel.com/en/grocery-market-share/great-britain.

source: http://www.kantarworldpanel.com/en/Press-Releases/Market-accerlerates-and-Tesco-returns-to-growth

 

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Mercadona now holds 22.1% groceries margin in Spain

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Mercadona was by far the the leader but Carrefour Hiper, Dia, Eroski Supers and Lidl came next in holding the biggest share of Spain’s fast-moving consumer goods market last year, according to a report by Kantar Worldpanel.

Mercadona’s market share was triple that of its nearest competition, Carrefour Hiper, and it also dominated with its 17.5% share of perishables, climbing 6% on 2013.

But it was Lidl that grew the most in the perishables category, with its share rising 23.5% on 2013 to 2.1% last year.

The ten retail chains together accounted for 52.9% of total FMCG sales in Spain last year. All except Alcampo either improved or maintained their market share relative to 2013.

Perishables sales set to slump further

According to Kantar Worldpanel consumer insights director César Valencoso, last year was one of the worst for Spain’s FMCG sector, which lost 2.9% in sales value and 1.8% in volume overall – and he said the fresh produce category was largely to blame.

Indeed, the perishables category saw relative declines of 4.8% and 3.1% and the sales volume this year is poised to drop again, specifically by 1.1% on 2014, while most other categories are poised to improve, he said.

Market shares in Spain for sales of fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG)*

Retail chain

2014 ranking

2013 share in %

2014 share in %

change in percentage points

change in %

Mercadona

1

21.5

22.1

0.6

2.8%

Carrefour Hiper

2

7.5

7.7

0.2

2.6%

Dia

3

7.4

7.6

0.2

2.7%

Eroski Supers

4

3.1

3.3

0.2

6.4%

Lidl

5

2.7

3.1

0.4

14.8%

Alcampo

6

2.9

2.8

-0.1

-3.4%

Consum

7

1.7

1.9

0.2

11.7%

Eroski Hyper

8

1.5

1.6

0.1

6.6%

AhorraMás

9

1.5

1.5

0

0%

Caprabo

10

1.3

1.3

0

0%

 

* including food; baby, cleaning and personal care products; and pet food

source: Kantar Worldpanel based on sample of 12,000 households which reported daily to it on what they bought and where.

 

Read more: http://www.kantarworldpanel.com/es/Noticias/Buenas-perspectivas-Gran-Consumo-2015

 

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Russian veto could see withdrawal of 62,000 ton total of Spanish citrus

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The Russian embargo has already seen about 46,000 tons of Spanish-grown citrus fruit taken off the market and provision has been made for another 15,775 tons, according to EU Agriculture Commissioner Phil Hogan.

He was responding to a written question from Spanish MEP Clara Eugenia Aguilera García (S&D) about EU compensation for farmers affected by the veto.

Aguilera García had asked to what extent, from January 2015 on, the Commission expected the ban to affect the export of citrus fruit during its peak season and whether support measures would be extended or other forms of compensation provided.

“The exceptional measures that were brought in to offset the effects of the Russian embargo on agricultural producers (expired) on 31 December 2014 for fruit and vegetable farmers. However, January marks the start of the high season for citrus fruit and certain vegetables, with exports to Russian peaking in the first few months of the year,” she said.

“The Russian embargo has not just resulted in the loss of an important market for our producers; it has caused the price level in the EU for agricultural produce to drop too.

“Relations between the EU and Russia remain difficult, and farmers in the EU — especially those in Andalusia (Spain), where a significant proportion of the winter crop is produced — continue to suffer the consequences of this geopolitical conflict,” she said.

New envelopes for Spain: 26,650 tons vegetables & 15,775 tons citrus fruit

Hogan said the initial compensation provided – under Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 1031/2014 ( 1 ) – covered citrus.

“The quantities allocated for citrus fruit were calculated on the basis of exports to Russia during the period from August to March in order to prepare for the peak in exports during the first months of the year. Interim data on the use of the measure for citrus in Spain until 31 December 2014 show that around 46,000 tons have been withdrawn from the market.

“An extension of the abovementioned Regulation to counter pressure on prices for some products and regions was adopted on 19 December 2014. It applies until 30 June 2015.

“New envelopes for the same group of products have been calculated taking into account exports to Russia during the period concerned. The quantities allocated to Spain for the group of vegetables including tomatoes, carrots, sweet peppers, cucumbers and gherkins amount to 26,650 tons; for citrus fruit the allocated quantity is 15,775 tons including lemon,” he said.

 

http://www.europarl.europa.eu/RegData/questions/reponses_qe/2014/010605/P8_RE(2014)010605_EN.pdf

 

 

 

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Greek fruit export volumes up

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Greece seeing growth in its fruit export volumes

Greek exports of citrus, apples, cucumbers, kiwifruit and table grapes were all up in volume for the week to January 9, compared to the same time a year ago, figures from the Federation of Greek Export and Consignment Enterprises for Fruit, Vegetables and Juices show.

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As can be seen in the graph below – recently published on the Incofruit-Hellas website – the growth in kiwifruit exports is particularly striking.

Greece is also enjoying growth in its exports of oranges, the main destinations for which are Germany (30%), Poland, Romania and Hungary, with the Nordic countries an emerging market.

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Source: Hellenic Ministry of Rural Development and Food- Division Agricultural Policy and Documentation, Department of Agricultural Statistics

2014: a year marked by the Russian veto

According to other information from Incofruit-Hellas, while the volume of Greek fresh fruit and vegetables exports for January-October last year increased nearly 8%, the value fell 4% compared to the same period in 2013. (Based on preliminary data from Greece’s statistics bureau ELSTAT.)