From Moldova with Love: Cherries Ready to Take the EU Market by Storm
The sweet cherry season in Moldova has just begun. Despite poor pollination for medium and late varieties of cherries in some regions of the country, the overall harvest looks promising and sweet

Moldovan cherries eyeing the European market
The sweet cherry season in Moldova has just begun. Despite poor pollination for medium and late varieties of cherries in some regions of the country, the overall harvest looks promising and

Fyffes announces new sales manager for German business
Gunnar Seitz will be the new sales manager at Fyffes International, one of Europe's largest importers of tropical fruits, the company said. He starts work at Fyffes on 15 August 2023. Seitz comes

GLOBAL MARKET OVERVIEW KIWIS
The global kiwi market is experiencing various dynamics and challenges across different regions. In the Netherlands, importers are facing a limited supply of kiwis, particularly from Chile,

Mexico consolidates position as world’s largest avocado exporter
Mexico has retained the title of the world’s leading avocado exporter, while the US is the leading importer. This is the finding of a recent Rabobank study, which reports that Mexico currently

"Rand exchange rate most welcome for South African citrus exporters"
South African citrus is currently enjoying good demand on the European market. However, phytosanitary regulations, logistical problems, and increased demand from other markets make it increasingly

Eksport porzeczek mrożonych w I kw. 2023 r.
Wolumen eksportu z Polski mrożonych porzeczek (kategorie CN: 08112039 - Porzeczki czarne niegotowane lub gotowane na parze lub w wodzie, zamrożone, niezawierające dodatku cukru lub

"Limited good-quality Spanish fruit makes for high prices"
"I wouldn't know which fruit to call cheap currently," says Henk Vlaeminck of the Belgian importer Van Dijk Foods. He sees imported fruit prices rising while consumers are more reluctant to pay a

McGarlet innovates the drinking coconut
McGarlet, a leading importer, distributor and processor of exotic fruits from around the world, has in recent months added a new version of the much sought-after McGarlet Drinking Coconut to its

“2022/2023 is the most successful kiwi season Greece has ever seen in India”
It’s been a solid season for Greek kiwifruit in the Indian market, says Saurabh Tanwar of Indian fruit importer Fruitways: “The Greek kiwi has proven to be the most important origin for the

Dinajpur litchis see bumper yield
Measures have been taken to export litchis from Dinajpur to a number of countries, including France. Bangladesh’ growers hope this will massively benefit local farmers alongside boosting the

FreshPlaza Special on The Mediterranean
This month FreshPlaza will focus on The Mediterranean. Are you a grower, importer or exporter, or in the packaging or cooling business? If you are in anyway involved in the fresh produce business

"Compared to last year, we expect to market more volumes at lower prices"
"The first Senegalese mangoes of this season will soon be harvested and the first export batches are expected to be loaded between June 15 and 20," said Papa Alioune Dieng of International