“The focus of Indian mango exporters is primarily on meeting the demand of international markets”
The mango season is about to kick off, says Amit Sharma, owner of fruit trader Fresko Fruits: “Indian summers are nothing without mangoes. They are renowned for their aroma and flavor. Depending

Germany: Wholesale selling prices for chicory go through unusual ups and downs
Chicory is usually a predictable product that is hardly subject to price fluctuations. This year, however, there has been a striking development. For months now, wholesale prices have been going

“Only one thousand of the eight thousand avocado orchards in Michoacan are legal”
Mayela Salas Saénz, the Deputy of the 14th District of Uruapan Norte, stated in the presentation of an initiative to modify the Law of Integral Sustainable Rural Development of Michoacan that

QS Academy: Workshop Series "Correct Sampling in Residue Monitoring
The use of plant protection products on fresh fruit, vegetables and potatoes is strictly controlled in the QS scheme. With residue monitoring, QS has established an effective instrument for

Heavy rains take their toll on Peruvian fruit exports
Heavy rains in northern Peru are affecting the harvesting of crops including mangoes, table grapes, avocados and organic bananas. The intense rainfall brought by Cyclone Yaku could derail the

Lineage Logistics opens headquarters in Madrid, Spain
Lineage Logistics, LLC, one of the leading temperature-controlled industrial REIT and logistics solutions providers worldwide, has opened a new Southern Europe headquarters in Madrid, Spain on 17

Peru: Obstetrics exports affected by heavy rains
The north of Peru, and with it the production of organic bananas, avocados, mangoes and grapes, was hit hard by Cyclone Yaku, which brought heavy rains. As a result, the hoped-for export target of

Top 10 importers of Egyptian potatoes in 2021
According to data from the international Trade Centres, Egypt exported 194,955 USD worth of potatoes in 2021. The top 10 importing countries of Egyptian potatoes in 2021 were: Russian Federation -

Will California be able to re-start grape exports to Asia?
It would be an understatement to say that 2022 was a challenging season for California table grape exports. “Inflation reared its head, but what played a bigger role is that the dollar went

Georgian apple exports have increased over the year, but there is a catch
From September, which marks the start of the apple season in Georgia, to the end of February, Georgia has exported 6 300 tonnes of apples – 17% more than in the same period but a year before.