New Zealand avocado sector endures difficult two years
Exports of New Zealand avocados were far lower than anticipated in the 2022-23 campaign owing to weather damage to the country’s crop. With the current season ending this month, shipments were

ЕС потратит 25 миллионов евро на увеличение экспорта Кении
Европейский союз объявил о выделении 25 миллионов евро компании TradeMark Africa (ранее TradeMark East Africa) для поддержки

St. Lucia banana farmers not producing enough for regional market
Banana farmers in Saint Lucia, according to Minister of Agriculture Alfred Prospere, are not producing enough bananas to satisfy the local market, and he is taking action to expand their supply to

"Smaller sizes are currently selling a lot better than thicker pears"
The pear market seems to be running smoothly during the second half of the season. "There is really nothing really holding back the pears at the moment. Trade is flowing in all directions and the

Philippine's banana export drops to six year low
The Philippines’s banana export volume last year dropped to a six-year low of 2.273 million metric tons as producers faced high input costs to the spread of Fusarium wilt. The country’s total

Unprecedented imports of potatoes in Georgia – how much more is needed?
Analysts note that wholesale prices for potatoes in Georgia are remaining stable. The price levels are record-breaking. The latest weekly survey revealed that the local suppliers hoped for even

AMI: Limited supply of courgettes
The strongly fluctuating weather conditions in the past weeks in both the Spanish and Italian growing regions have inhibited growth in the courgette crops. As a result, the supply volumes on the

Cyclone Gabrielle leads to banana shortage in New Zealand
Several signs have been spotted on empty shelves, where bananas normally are, by shoppers at supermarkets all over New Zealand. Local horticulture is among the sectors most severely hit by Cyclone

Avocado producers in Colombia aim to increase exports worldwide
Growers in Colombia see a chance to increase their market share in the global avocado industry. To produce more of this fruit in 2023 and beyond, growers are planting new plantations and replacing

This week in Fruchthandel Magazine: Germany, Fresh Convenience, Netherlands
Not only FRUIT LOGISTICA 2023 as a whole - with a significant increase in visitor numbers and exhibitor space - left last year's smaller 'April intermezzo' due to the pandemic far behind. Hall 20,

Good anytime with Paolillo's fresh fennel
Good at any time is precisely the claim that accompanies the brand, referring not only to the presence of Paolillo fennel on the table all year round but also to the care dedicated to each stage

Tomato prices rise in Ukraine due to lack of imports from Turkey
The supply of greenhouse tomatoes on the Ukrainian market has decreased again this week, EastFruit project analysts inform. Most Ukrainian representatives of greenhouse complexes reported their

Changing the flavor of fresh with greenhouse grown offerings
The Nature Fresh Farms team is Changing the Flavor of Fresh, highlighting the flavor, quality, and sustainable fresh offerings greenhouse-grown can bring to market at this year's Southern Exposure

Australian bananas travel over 6 880 km from farm to store
James Howe, a banana farmer, is astonished by the lengths and turns his fruit takes to get to customers. The bananas are placed in 15-kilogram cartons, piled, and refrigerated the previous night

+Broccoli promotes broccoli consumption
Buying broccoli in greengrocers now has a prize. The +Broccoli Association has launched a campaign in greengrocers' shops all over Spain to promote the consumption of fruit and vegetables,

NZ kiwifruit growers cast their votes
New Zealand kiwifruit growers are voting on whether to continue a compulsory levy on their exports, except fruit sent to Australia. The process will be conducted via a postal and online

EU to spend €25 million to boost Kenya's exports
The European Union announced a funding commitment of €25 million to TradeMark Africa (previously TradeMark East Africa) to support a five-year initiative to increase Kenya's exports and assist

"This campaign has been very good so far in terms of prices for butternut squash"
The pumpkin campaign is underway and going well, with Spain for another year as the leading exporter in Europe. In 2021, in fact, according to the most recent figures, it led this segment at a

Potato prices in the fresh market are stable, good export movement to the Mediterranean continues
Retail and food service sector trade remains buoyant. Colder weather forecast for the next week should drive home consumption. One year on from the invasion of Ukraine, there is still huge concern

The rise of China’s avocado sector
Known as “butter fruit” due to its creamy flesh, avocados are being produced in every greater volumes across China. The main production area is Menglian county in Yunnan province,

Spanish nursery sells more than 400,000 bare root plants
If Viveros Hernandorena is a reference in potted stone fruit trees, it is also a reference in bare root plants in species such as almond, kaki, kiwi, quince or pomegranate, crops where

Unprecedented imports of potatoes in Georgia – how much more will the country need?
Analysts at EastFruit note that wholesale prices for potatoes in Georgia are remaining stable. The price levels are record-breaking. The latest weekly survey revealed that the local suppliers

Tropical produce took center stage at Fruit Logistica
WP Produce, a Miami-based and family-owned grower, packer and shipper of Desbry® brand tropical fruits and roots, joined the trade fair for the global fruit trade, Fruit Logistica, held annually

Peru: Asparagus exports down in value and volume
In 2022, 131,295,602 kg worth US$372,252,711 were exported. This is a decrease of 12.02 % in value and -8.19 % in volume compared to 2021, agraria.pe refers to data from the Agrodata Peru portal.

Avocados among most important agri exports for Mexico in 2022
Mexico registered record-high agri-food exports and exceeded 50 billion dollars for the first time in 2022. Beer, tequila, and avocados were the most important agri-food export