Claridock launches new trade platform
Claridock has announced the launch of a new platform for global trade consisting of a database for fresh food that will be turned into a two-sided marketplace. According to Claridock, the

Florida orange growers struggle to keep the juice flowing
Florida orange farmers are suffering devastating supply and labor issues. The state’s orange production is projected to hit historic lows in 2023, with the U.S. Department of Agriculture

Onions at Rs320 per kilo in Karachi due to supply shortage
Onions sell at Rs250 per kg in Karachi markets. In other parts of the country, the rate hovers between Rs200-320 due to limited arrivals from Sindh and Balochistan crops and additional taxes on

Blue Whale: Focus on promising potentials
While the heat last summer led to lower harvests in other European countries, Blue Whale, France's market leader in the apple sector, is satisfied with the campaign so far. "The high temperatures

UK fruit and vegetable growers' margins are tight post-Brexit
On 26 January, the future of post-Brexit agricultural policy in England became more clear with the official announcement of six new standards under its Sustainable Farming Incentive. While UK

Prices of Gala apples in Moldova are too low for the local farmers but too high for the EU buyers
According EastFruit analysts, in January 2023, the weighted average wholesale price for high-quality apples of Gala variety increased only slightly – by about 0.5 MDL/kg (US $0.02/kg). So far,

Only 1,900 tons of imported onions arrived in Philippines last week
Just 1,900 tons of the authorized 5,000 tons of imported onions have arrived as the Department of Agriculture's (DA) deadline for the importations passed on Friday. "So far, approximately 1,900

Could the dissolution of the 2M alliance lead shipping lines into a tariff war?
According to Port Economics, the announcement of the dissolution of the 2M alliance (MSC and Maersk) could trigger “the start of an industry-wide reshaping of existing operating arrangements,

Carrot prices in Moldova are growing and further price increase is expected
As EastFruit price monitoring shows, prices for carrots have been rising on the Moldovan fruit and vegetable market for two weeks in a row now. After a slight and short decline caused by a

Guatemala dislodges Philippines as world’s second-largest exporter of bananas in 2022
Guatemala dislodged the Philippines as the world’s second-largest exporter of bananas last year, ending the Asian country’s four-year reign as it struggled to keep its share in key markets

What can be done to strengthen the blueberry market in Poland? Is a Blue Revolution needed?
For many years, we have seen an upward trend in Poland in terms of the area under blueberries and the amount of fruit harvested. It paid off! Blueberries provided a good income and were a tasty

Onion prices in Tajikistan soared
According to EastFruit analysts, the wholesale price of onions in Tajikistan continues to grow rapidly, renewing previous records. Literally in one day, wholesale prices for onions increased by 1

Zero-residue radicchio, an extra chance to gain interest among consumers
The range of pest-free vegetables offered by the Italian company Fellini Patrizio continues to expand. Red, pest-free radicchio started to be available a few weeks ago. "Right now, the product is

Showcasing a flowpacker for increased sustainability
After spending 2022 consolidating its position on both a domestic level and on the foreign markets, GNA is ready to attend Fruit Logistica with some news. "Over time, packaging material has

AMI: Scarce cucumber supply continues
In the main Spanish growing areas, smaller quantities of cucumbers are available for export. Prices on the Spanish producer markets fluctuated strongly in the first weeks of the year. In the

“Turkish apple exports mainly went to India, Russia and Syria”
Their first apple export season in 2021 had its challenges, but Turkish produce exporter Ani Tarim is very confident about the current Turkish apple season, says Mehmet Çakmak, sales and

Teesside Airport in the UK approved for handling of perishables
Teesside International Airport in the UK has been approved as a Border Control Point (BCP). This means it can handle perishable produce. The airport said it is now in talks with several

Ecuadorian banana exporter aiming for double-digit growth in sales
The Ecuadorian banana exporter, Freskbana aims to maintain their double-digit growth in sales during 2023 following a challenging season for the industry last year. According to Gaetano Leone,

Governments of Canada and Manitoba invest nearly $100,000 to upgrade horticulture storage facility
The governments of Canada and Manitoba are investing $98,970 through the Canadian Agricultural Partnership to upgrade the University of Manitoba’s horticulture storage facility so it can conduct

Hispagroup: with an eye on new markets
The company, present in 30 international markets, has attended the sector's main trade fair events, and will do so again with its presence at Berlin's Fruit Logistica. "Our attendance at the

Marlene makes most of winter season with marketing push
While South Tyrol’s apple orchards enjoy a welcome rest, one of its leading brands, Marlene, continues to engage with consumers via a series of international marketing initiatives and