Avocado sales climb at Mission Produce
Mission Produce has announced its results for the second quarter (Q2) of the year, seeing 19 per cent growth in avocado volumes sold when compared with the same period of 2022. Total revenue

Lusia market, bad weather reduces volumes but increases prices
Events such as the one that occurred in mid-May in Emilia Romagna, with its dramatic impact on people and property, once again catalyse everyone's attention on the issue of hydraulic risk, after

Apples fly in May
In week 21, fruit and vegetables by weight again showed declining sales, while Lcc was still positive. However, the gap between the two performances is narrowing. In terms of channels, everyone is

Grapes and kiwis, the challenge to size uniformity begins
There is a common thread running through the commercial season for table grapes and kiwifruit, and it is the uniformity and homogeneity of the fruit that has a decisive influence on the perceived

Large amount of Greek apricots damaged by weather conditions

Berries introduced on top of stone fruit
For "Domenico Laghi", a historic trading business based in Forlì, the apricot, peach and nectarine campaign has started off well with good demand from both Italy and abroad. "Demand is lively but

UK - Australia trade deal: Tariffs on strawberries and pears will be eliminated over four years
As the UK-Australia trade deal is now in force, not everyone seems to totally informed. Unlike Australia, the UK is retaining its tariffs, quotas and product specific safeguards on Australian

Drewry’s composite World Container Index remained stable this week
Drewry’s composite World Container Index remained stable at $1,681.04 per 40ft container this week. Source: Drewry World Container Index, Drewry Supply Chain Advisors The composite index

Port of Tauranga reports strong mid-year results
Port of Tauranga Limited has reported strong financial results for the first six months of the 2023 financial year, despite decreases in some cargo volumes. Group Net Profit for the six months to

Interest from India in South African fruit more than doubles
Every day he gets five or six inquiries from India about South African fruit, says Sri Krishna, founding director of Paarl-based Fruitful Global which he set up after 26 years in the trade in

Kuehne+Nagel takes over Morgan Cargo
Kuehne+Nagel has signed an agreement to acquire Morgan Cargo, a leading logistics company in South Africa, the UK and Kenya specialising in perishable goods logistics. Kuehne+Nagel said the

Euro and dollar’s dominance increased on EU market
Goods imported and exported by the EU can be invoiced in a range of currencies. In 2022, the US dollar was the most used currency for extra-EU imports with a share of half (50%) of all extra-EU

"Red Conference has potential on all green Conference pear sales markets"
"Very pricey" is how the Staay Food Group - Direct Fruit Services' Alex van Ieperen describes the current pear market. "Everything has been working in favor of good pear sales. In hindsight,