Morocco: imports of raisins up 20-fold in just five years!
Along with fresh grape and wine production, Morocco is a relatively large producer of raisins; however, Moroccan production of dried grapes is not enough to satisfy the domestic market demand,

FLP Colombia obtains B Corp status
Exotic fruit specialist FLP Colombia has been awarded B Corp Certification in recognition of its social and environmental standards relating to its governance, workers, community, environment, and

Lords inquiry focuses on seasonal labour issues
The House of Lords Horticultural Sector Committee is putting its focus on seasonal workers and asking how much abuse and exploitation they face. On 11 May, the committee was due to continue its

Organic purchases in 2022, declining fruit (-2%) and vegetables (-0.8%)
After dropping 4.6% in 2021, sales of organic food and beverages grew by 0.5% last year, lower than expected especially in a strongly inflationary context (+9.1% agri-food price growth in 2022).

LABCOLOR achieves two new ENAC accreditations
From stand 23E, on the ground floor of the Palacio de Congresos y Exposiciones de Aguadulce (Almería), it has unveiled two important new developments that represent major milestones and position

Vegetable prices in Georgia declined by 6%
EastFruit analysts review the latest retail price dynamics in Georgia. According to official statistics, retail prices for vegetables in Georgia went down by 6% in April 2023 compared to March

“Current market is looking for smaller sized cherries”
The Turkish cherry season is very close to starting. Kubra Guven, marketing manager of Ana Fruit, states they’re expecting a larger harvest than they had last year. “This year, the weather

"The lower supply of Chilean plums in the markets is leading us to expect a good start for the Spanish plum season"
The stone fruit harvest has started slowly in Extremadura with the first apricots and with very limited volumes. Soon the first nectarines, peaches and extra early flat peaches will also arrive.

BelOrta starts using new fully automated top fruit sorting warehouse
BelOrta's new sorting warehouse has been up and running for a few weeks. Its realization was delayed by several months, but the first apples and pears are now passing through the fully automatic

MOYA 2023 finalists announced
Produce Plus Magazine and the International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) are delighted to announce the finalists for the 2023 Marketer of the Year Award (MOYA), proudly sponsored by Seeka. Now