Increased volume from Mexico slightly softens mango pricing
Mango volume is growing from Mexico. “We’re just starting the Mexican season though there’s been product coming in for the last month,” says Daniel Ibarra of Splendid by Porvenir.

FAO/OECD: Avocados will be the most traded food in 2030
With 12 million tonnes of production and 3.9 million tonnes for export, it will surpass pineapple and mango in terms of volume. This would triple the production volume within 20 years, according

Mexican import volumes are behind normal levels
This season, unpredictable weather conditions have played a significant role in the growing regions of Mexico and some parts of California. Reports from the West Coast, suggest that inclement

Indian government wants duty waiver on grape exports to Bangladesh
The Indian government has sought waiver of duty on the import of some fruits, especially grape, as Indian exporters face a setback due to complexity in opening letters of credit (LCs) by

“We have a full crop of apples and they are looking good"
The apple harvest is just about to start in Tasmania and grower Howard Hansen from Hansen Orchards is hopeful of a return to a normal season after hail destroyed a whole orchard in the Huon Valley

New label for Moroccan Nadorcott
The Moroccan Nadorcott, a mandarin variety grown exclusively in Morocco, has recently been granted a new quality label: “Nadorine, Naturally Low Seed”. Launched in 2022 by the Association of

Photo report of ZON fruit & vegetables' Buyers and Growers Day

Barfoots extends veg life with new FreshLock tech
Leading sweetcorn supplier Barfoots has launched an award-winning new packaging solution called FreshLock designed to extend product life, reduce food waste, and save time in the kitchen. The

Na polskim rynku pojawiła się młoda kapusta z importu
Sezon handlu białą kapustą wszedł w Polsce w nową fazę, chociaż skutki tej zmian staną się odczuwalne dopiero za pewien czas. Zaczął się bowiem handel młoda kapustą

‘Supermarket shortages highlight relevance of wholesale market model’
As the extensive nationwide coverage on the shortage of vegetables and salads on supermarket shelves played out across the media, a serious message emerged for everyone in the industry. It may

How did California’s wet winter impact Florida strawberries?
The strong supplies of Florida strawberries could slow down soon. “It has been a good high-priced season until about when the Valentine’s Day pull ends around February 9-10. Then the brakes

SEAL LABEL is suitable for packaging in cartons
Change is imminent. Increasingly we will see cardboard tubs in supermarkets and convenience stores. The emergence of these new formats is a result of global agreements on climate change and the