Uncertainty remains over South African citrus
It has been smooth sailing for South African citrus in Europe so far this year, but this is not expected to continue when the big orange shipments start in July. “Therefore, we will only see the

Greenyard: Positive business year, strengthened market position, confident outlook for the future
Although the average per capita consumption of fresh fruit and vegetables declined by 10% in 2022, Greenyard's like-for-like sales increased by 7.9% year-on-year to €4.638bn, despite the current

Uzbekistan improves banana import logistics
EastFruit analysts draw attention to the continued increase in the efficiency of banana trade in Uzbekistan, which allows them to reduce wholesale price relative to other countries. In particular,

Peru exported 71.4 million boxes of grapes
During the 2022/23 season, grape exports increased by 10.18% to 71.4 million cartons compared to the previous season. This also represents a 24% increase compared to the 2020/21 campaign, when

BVL/QS: Downy mildew on fresh herbs in the greenhouse - emergency approval for Fonganil Gold
For the control of downy mildew on fresh herbs in greenhouses on sealed surfaces, the Federal Office of Consumer Protection and Food Safety (BVL) has granted an emergency authorisation for the

Cold snap affects Chilean citrus and avocado production
According to Fedefruta President Jorge Valenzuela, the frosts have not only affected larger areas, but have also lasted longer. "The frosts have not only hit the central and southern areas this

T&G Global launches new premium apple variety

"From September onwards, Spanish pitahaya is practically alone in the European market"
This year, the Andalusian pitahaya season will start somewhat early and with a substantial growth of the production. "The harvest will start in mid to late June and we expect good sizes," says

Top 10 cheapest currencies in the world in 2023
Despite all recent developments, the US dollar is still a powerhouse among the world’s currencies: It’s the money that’s most traded on the global stage by a wide margin and is often used as