India: Fresh grape exports higher this year on good demand and higher supplies
India’s grape exports during 2021-22 stood at $305.7 million, a 2.6 per cent decline over the previous year’s $314 million. The top ten export destinations of grapes during 2021-22 were the

Vietnamese oranges from Cao Phong hit UK shops
Cao Phong oranges from the northern province of Hoa Binh are now officially put up for sale in the UK. This marks the return of this specialty to the global market after over 40 years. The nearly

According to the latest estimate, Chilean grape exports will decrease by 13.2% this season
As a result of the lower volume of table grapes available in the central area of the country, the Table Grape Committee of the Association of Fruit Exporters of Chile AG (ASOEX) decided to carry

“This year has been quantitatively and financially difficult for the Rocha pear”
With approximately 40% of a normal harvest, this year’s Rocha pear campaign will end earlier than usual. “We will have merchandise until the end of April/beginning of May, while we usually

World exports of major tropical fruits estimated to fall by some 5 percent in 2022
The Major Tropical Fruits Market Review Preliminary Results are issued on an annual basis to Members and Observers of the Subgroup on Tropical Fruits of the Intergovernmental group on Bananas and

"These prices aren't normal, but neither is selling peppers at 50 cents/kg in December"
"In general, the production of bell peppers, not only of the Lamuyo, but also of other kinds, is much more limited at the moment due to the weather conditions. Although this is not the only

Strong showing for Kanzi
Kanzi has maintained its position as Europe’s second best-selling apple variety and continues to win over consumers in the US, new market research data shows. Danelle Huber, senior marketing

Chile prepares to host 4th Global Cherry Summit
Cherries have great potential, but the sector will face important challenges in the coming years, both at a production, logistical and commercial level according to Claudia Soler, executive

BASF: Data-supported cucumber cultivation in the moving image
In the first episode of the video series on data-driven cucumber cultivation, Marcel Huibers (agronomist) and cucumber specialist Kees van Vliet invite you to the BASF Vegetable Seeds greenhouse

UK cukes sent to Singapore as retailers continue price strategy
Empty shelves in UK supermarkets, but British cucumbers are for sale in Singapore. It has been another eventful week for the British fresh produce industry. The fresh battle in the UK continues.

Banana Link welcomes UK retailer commitment
This week, nine major UK retailers have made a public commitment to close the living wage gap in their banana supply chains. Aldi, Asda, Co-op, Lidl GB, Marks and Spencer, Morrisons,

Belgium ‘ready’ to fill UK supermarket shelves
Belgium is poised to help UK retailers fill empty shelves as shortages continue in tomatoes, cucumbers, and a range of other produce. This was the message from leading Belgian fresh produce

Chile trims grape export forecast
Chile’s Asoex Table Grape Committee has released a new forecast for the 2022/23 export campaign, showing a fall in available volumes from the central zone, mainly as a result of climatic issues.

Brazil: Orange processing slows down
Although the processing of the oranges from the 2022/23 crop is beginning to slow down in Brazil, it is still higher than the usual for this time of the year. In February, five plants – of the

Diversification is the key to overcoming challenges
Anyone in the fresh produce business knows that it is not one of the easiest businesses to be in, with all the ups and downs, be it from the markets, currency, weather or even global pandemics!

"Trading is the best job in the world"
In the Netherlands, Bakker AGF's Jan Bakker recently celebrated his 70th birthday. Of those seven decades, he has been trading fruit and vegetables for six. "I started peddling cauliflower at ten,

Andrew Taylor joins Tozer Seeds
Tozer Seeds has appointed Andrew Taylor to replace the retiring Alec Roberts as account manager. Taylor has worked for many years in the plant-raising and seed-processing sector, most recently

Murray Valley region grape harvest affected by rain and downy mildew
Currently, many growers have fallen victim to the dreaded downy mildew disease that is inflicted extensive damage to vineyards in the Murray Valley region. Downy mildew is among the most feared

Peruvian table grape exports up but Ica region down 12%, losing $90 million
The export of table grapes in Peru from the northern zone (Piura) and south (Ica) in a comparison with the previous campaign shows an increase in container volumes. In the north of the country we

“Autumn Crisp is a recent, but very promising variety”
Although preparations for the new Portuguese grape season are already underway, looking back at the previous season there were lots of challenges to deal with, says Susana Ferreira, marketing

South Africa: Kiwi industry growing rapidly
New genetic material, increasing global demand for golden kiwifruit and specific supply gaps in the export market have led to significant growth in the South African kiwifruit industry over the

Chile lowers export forecast for grapes
Climatic problems in the central growing regions are responsible for this, eurofruit reports with reference to Asoex. In a new estimate, the export volume is now expected to be 64.52 million

South African table grape crop estimate revised down to 63.6 million cartons
South Africa's table grape crop estimate has been adjusted downwards to 63.6 million cartons (4.5 kg equivalent) that will be inspected for export. It is mainly due to a decrease in the estimate