Record prices for the kaki from Ribera Alta
The Coalmar Fruits cooperative, the result of the merger between Agricola del Marquesat de Llombai and Agricola San Salvador de Alfarp, has reported record kaki prices in its first year, which

Limes from Colombia and Peru are making inroads into the USA
The lime market is in a bit of a lull right now. Fruit in Mexico, North America’s primary lime sourcing country, suffered from high temperatures and drought during bloom about three months ago.

Silafrica discusses best packaging options
When it comes to exporting fruits and vegetables, packaging is a critical aspect that cannot be overlooked. Not only does it ensure the produce reaches its destination in good condition, but it

“Our Alphonso farms have not been affected by rain as much as the Kesher farms”
The rains in India will not impact all mango growers and exporters. Yashwant Chakve Patil, director of Indian fruit exporter AA Reyach International, states that he even expects to harvest more

"Ramadan always boosts watermelon sales"
Melon sales are good this week, says Bertus Schipper of Zoutewelle in the Netherlands. "Melons were in very short supply at the start of the season, and prices had never been as high. Those have

Peru: Mango exports up eight percent in volume so far
By the end of week 10, the Andean country had exported 226,027 t of fresh mangoes, agraria.pe refers to the Association of Mango Producers and Exporters (APEM). The main destination market was

"Full forced rhubarb production arrives right on time for Easter"
In the Netherlands, tunnel production of forced rhubarb is in full swing at De Rond Agro. "At the beginning of last week, I still thought it would be quiet, but the warm (night) temperatures

MG finalises Southern Paprika acquisition
New Zealand grower co-operative Market Gardeners (MG) has finalised the purchase of Warkworth-based Southern Paprika (SPL). Featuring 27ha of modern glasshouses across five developments, housing

Ecuadorian banana exporter sees 68% volume increase in first two months of 2023
Freskbana S.A., a banana exporting company based in Guayaquil, Ecuador, reported: “Exceptional 68% sales growth in the first two months of 2023. We plan to expand our operations, and we are busy

Our new logistics address for fruit and vegetables in Northeastern Italy
Ortalba Srl, with warehouse in Sommacampagna (Verona), operates on an insulated surface area for the storage of goods of 1500 m2, of which 1030 are refrigerated, and which lies a few km from the