This week in Fruchthandel Magazine: Logistics, Asparagus, Overseas

South African avocado exports to increase by 23% this season
The first of this season’s avocados from South Africa arrived in the European market in week 10, the total export is expected to be 80,000 tonnes, up 23% on last year. “Volumes out of South

Northwest Seaport Alliance handled 3.4 million TEUs in 2022
The Northwest Seaport Alliance (NWSA or the alliance) is one of the top maritime ports in North America. Cargo operations through our terminals have a significant impact on international trade and

Solidus enters new growth phase with new name
Solidus Solutions, a supplier of solid board packaging, is now called Solidus. The new brand identity coincides with a new growth phase for the company, which in March appointed a new CEO, Rienk

Zagora watermelon volumes to decrease by at least 25%
Due to restrictions on watermelon production in the Moroccan region of Zagora, imposed by the local government, watermelon volumes from this region will decline significantly this season. The

Another stage of onion price increase has started in Moldova
The wholesale prices for yellow onions of the 2022 harvest in the markets of Chisinau increased by 0.5-1 MDL/kg in the first half of this week up to an average of 15 MDL/kg ($0.83/kg). The rise in

BVL/QS: Emergency approval for isomate CLR MAX IT
The Federal Office of Consumer Protection and Food Safety (BVL) has granted emergency approval for Isomate CLR MAX IT for the control of the fruit cup moth (Adoxophyes orana) and the leathery cup

CIV is becoming more and more international
CIV's latest strawberry innovations were presented at the North American Strawberry Symposium (NASS), held in San Louis Obispo, California/USA, from 7 to 10 March 2023. Mauro Grossi, President of