Uzbekistan has the cheapest mandarins in the EastFruit region
EastFruit analysts draw attention to the fact that the average wholesale price for mandarins in Uzbekistan is the lowest among countries where the international project team monitors wholesale

"Chinese market set for strong return"
Exhibitors are recommended to book and secure their stand at Asia’s premier fresh produce trade show. Asia Fruit Logistica is back in Hong Kong this year, taking place on 6-8 September 2023 at

"Цена, а не качество услуг, стала решающим фактором для тех, кто контролирует посты пограничного контроля".
В июле прошлого года компания PML выступила с заявлением о пагубном воздействии постоянных разворотов

Earthpad marks “World first” for Sirane
UK-based packaging specialist Sirane has announced that its paper-recyclable absorbent pad for fruit has been approved for recycling by OPRL, making it the world’s first approved recyclable

Wellpak (UK) enters administration
Evesham-based fresh produce business Wellpak (UK) has been placed into administration, FPJ understands. Wellpak was founded in 1995 and is described as a supplier of exotic fruits, vegetables and

Peruvian avocado producers committed to expanding the campaign window with more varieties
In Peru, companies such as Agrícola Cerro Prieto are expanding their avocado varietal portfolio to extend the campaign's commercial window. The export volume skyrockets from the first half of May

"Cold weather, search for affordable trade is helping citrus sales"
In Europe, Citrus demand is currently running smoothly. "Cold weather always boosts citrus consumption, and the high prices and shortages for many products means people want affordable wares,"

Harvesting rhubarb by candlelight, not as romantic as it sounds
It is rhubarb harvesting time in West Yorkshire. This 23km2 is known as the Rhubarb Triangle and is famous for its early forced rhubarb crop. One grower in the famous Rhubarb Triangle is Robert

ASOEX's Fruit Technology Consortium presents the first 100% Chilean red grape variety
Southern D’Light was announced last Thursday, February 16, on the Field Day of the Fruit Technological Consortium's Table Grape Genetic Improvement Program. This 100% Chilean red grape was

Almeria: Tomato shortage on the European market keeps prices high
International tomato supply on the European market continues to be reduced. Production in the Netherlands is low and in Turkey the low winter temperatures have slowed down the harvests. Exports of

Sri Lanka cultivates Australian ‘Hass’ avocados
Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Agriculture has initiated a program to cultivate Australian ‘Hass’ avocado varieties with the aim of boosting foreign earnings through more exports. Dharma

Mpact confident even as consumers cut back, with a number of trends in its favour
According to spokespeople from Africa's largest paper and plastics packaging group, Mpact, the company is very positive about its prospects even as tough economic conditions weigh on consumer

"We are fooling ourselves if we think we are irreplaceable suppliers of oranges"
"For us, the exports of Sicilian blood oranges are over as, after the heavy rain and strong winds of February 8-9-10, the produce was significantly damaged and most of it cannot be sold," reports

"So far we have picked twice the number of strawberries compared to last year"
"This year, because of the mild weather from fall until ten days ago, we picked larger amounts of early strawberries. However, now the colder temperatures of the past ten days have slowed down the

Argentina seeks to boost citrus exports to US
A trade mission led by the governor of the Argentine province of Entre Rios, Gustavo Bordet, is heading to Washington to negotiate access for the region’s oranges and mandarins to the US market.

Food Safety solutions leader presents Ultrascreen PRO for fruit and vegetable processing
As a well-established Food Safety solutions leader, Ammeraal Beltech has developed yet another revolutionary product. Namely, the Ultrascreen PRO belts which were carefully engineered to address

Australian grapes look forward to strong domestic and export markets
The Australian grape growers are looking forward to a good season after a couple of challenging ones. The current harvest started 2-3 weeks late but the fruit is looking very good and it is

Ziemniaki spadły w cenie w Mołdawii. Czy ten trend utrzyma się długo?
Cena hurtowa zeszłorocznych ziemniaków na rynku mołdawskim spadła w zeszłym tygodniu o około 7% - do poziomu średnio 6,5 MDL/kg (0,34 USD/kg). Trend spadkowy jest jednak

"Due to the delayed start of the season, overbidding cannot be ruled out"
Emsland Gemüse Ltd is expected to be able to harvest the first tomatoes of this year's season in week 17, about two weeks later than in previous years. "Of course, we have also noticed how

"Belgian supply could tip vegetable situation"
In Europe, the entire vegetable range is currently costly. In Spain, temperatures dropped sharply again recently, and in Belgium, the market is still waiting for larger volumes. "There aren't

North Carolina peach growers keep close eye on spring temperatures
North Carolina peach growers are on freeze-watch until the end of April. “We’re about 20 days ahead this year compared to last year which was quite a normal year. So we’re pretty much on the