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OVERVIEW GLOBAL ORANGE MARKET

During the lockdown in March, the demand for oranges went through the roof; a market development from which the southern hemisphere benefited the most. Towards the end of the…

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Commercial Manager | Fresh Produce | Germany

Iwan Labuschagne - Provar

Independent cultivar evaluation gives growers peace of mind

Over the eight years between 2011 to 2019, more than 830 peach varieties were imported into South Africa, with apples not far behind at 782 new varieties (right: Provar…

Namibian grape season starts two weeks late

"A lot more merchandise should have arrived by now"

The campaign of overseas grapes from Namibia and South Africa is now ready to get going. "The first Namibian table grapes have now been loaded and will arrive in week 50, but…

Culdevco's commercial plum varieties

Over the past decade, Culdevco Pty Limited has established itself as a major player in the international arena of deciduous fruit licensing and the commercialisation of…

Gazetting of new citrus export levy will see R1 billion invested into the industry over the next 4 years

The Citrus Growers’ Association of Southern Africa (CGA) welcomes today’s gazetting of the new statutory export citrus levy by the Minister of Agriculture,…

Optimism as SA’s late table grape crop is rushed to markets

Roughly 95% of South Africa’s table grape crop is exported, and as a result, the current delay experienced in harvesting has resulted in a rush to get the…

Produce from Brazil and Argentina available on the Italian winter market

In a peculiar year such as 2020, it is essential to keep working and reach Christmas trying to find some sort of "new normal": "The passion that generally pushes the import of…

Martin de Dreu, De Dreu Onions, the Netherlands

"The first quieter onion export week in a while"

There's been a flurry of onion activity in recent weeks. However, demand has been somewhat tempered this week. That's according to Martin de Dreu of De Dreu Onions in the…

First trial shipment of Polish apples finds its way to Taiwan

Polish apples have found their way to the Taiwanese market for the very first time. A trial shipment was sent and received a couple of days ago. Although it’s too late in the…

Increasing frustration among traders with fears of further lockdowns and looming Brexit

Things are tough for fresh produce traders in the UK at the moment not only have they have to contend with two lockdowns already this year, the lifting of some restrictions is…

Special Year Overview

Year overview 2020: June

Citrus continued dominating headlines in June 2020. In South Africa, an increase on lemon volumes took growers by surprise. At the same time, South African citrus exporters'…

Global Focus Exotic/Tropical Fruit

Vietnam: Durian, pomelo, passion fruit to be exported to China

According to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, the total import-export turnover of agricultural products between Vietnam and China reached…

Simon George and Sons

"Pineapples are priced well compared to other summer fruits so they're still a favourite"

Australian wholesale company Simon George and Sons is gearing up for a busy pineapple season, despite yields being slightly down due to the effects of drought in the past few…

MKC only UK grower to produce year round kale

Molyneux Kale Company (MKC) based in south west Lancashire have been growing kale for over 30 years and are the only UK producer to supply kale year-round. As well as kale…

Lower apple volumes in the US make for strong domestic market

While the overall apple volumes out of Washington are down this year, the sector is facing a good market. John Long of L&M Companies shares: “Last year the Washington State…

University of Florida

Decision support system to manage postbloom fruit drop on citrus

Postbloom fruit drop (PFD) is a severe fungal disease of citrus that causes fruitlets to fall off trees prematurely and is linked to wet weather during bloom. Florida growers…

Carter & Spencer Group and Bundaberg Sugar Ltd form partnership and start Bundaberg Fresh

Australian fresh produce company Carter & Spencer Group, and agricultural giant Bundaberg Sugar Ltd have announced their partnership in the formation of Bundaberg Fresh, a…

Day two of the virtual New York Produce Show

Matthew D’Arrigo talks about the wholesaler’s experience during pandemic

Thursday, December 10th, was the second day of the virtual New York Produce Show. To kick off the day, Jim Prevor chatted with Matthew D’Arrigo, CEO of…

São Paulo and West-Southwest Minas Gerais citrus belt

Updated orange crop forecast totals 269.36 million boxes

The 2020-2021 orange crop forecast update for the São Paulo and West-Southwest Minas Gerais citrus belt is 269.36 million boxesof 40.8 kg each. The first…

Salix Fruits incorporates new positions for Chile, Europe, and Russia

Salix Fruits, importer and exporter of fresh fruits, announced the incorporation of two new key positions to continue with the growth and commercial positioning of the company…

Tephrosia vogelii essential oil against Cerosipha forbesi in strawberry crop

Botanical insecticides based on oils and plant extracts have proven to be an efficient alternative method for pest control, as required by agroecological systems. Tephrosia…

Tevel Aerobotics wins award for Best Field Robot Concept 2020

The International Forum of Agricultural Robotics - FIRA - and the magazine Future Farming awarded the Prize for the best robot concept 2020 to Tevel Aerobotics…

Their value falls by 85% compared to 2019 and by 200% compared to 2015

The price of Spanish almonds plummets

The Union of Agricultural Producer and Rancher Unions has denounced the current economic situation of the majority of Spanish almond producers, who have seen…

'Covid and Brexit put veg revival at risk'

A recent increase in vegetable sales is under threat from a slowdown in the rate of retail sales and concerns over the impact of covid-19 and Brexit. Research…

USA Pears collaborates with Cabot Cheese and California Walnuts on 360° promotion

USA Pears is excited to announce a new partnership with Cabot Cheese and California Walnuts. Coinciding with National Pear Month throughout December, the 360°…

Florida all orange forecast 17% down on last season's production

The 2020-2021 Florida all orange forecast released today by the USDA Agricultural Statistics Board is 56.0 million boxes, down2 percent from the October…

New novel tomato variety debuts

Village Farms has introduced its newest exclusive tomato variety, Sensational Sara®. Sensational Sara® is a novel tomato variety with a deep red color inside and out. The…

"Argentina could place around 40,000 tons in that market in 2021"

US has positioned itself as the second destination for Argentine lemons behind Russia

Despite the drop in global lemon production, which this year reached 1.5 million tons compared to 1.85 million tons in 2019, the season has been positive for the citrus…

Australia agrees to let seasonal workers in

Fruit farmers have been forced to destroy their crops or leave them to rot, given a severe labour hole blown open by the pandemic. The government estimates the industry…

National Lost Crop Register launched

A National Lost Crop Register enabling horticulture growers around Australia to anonymously record crops that have gone to waste because of a lack of seasonal labour. The…

Brazil develops its first-ever organic mango farming system

Brazil has its first-ever organic mango farming system. Research had been underway for over 10 years at the Mandioca e Fruticultura (Cassava and Fruit Culture)…

Lulu group inks MoU with Fruit Master Agro Fresh J&K

In a significant meeting between a delegation from Jammu and Kashmir led by Navin Choudhary, Principal Secretary Agriculture and Horticulture and top management of Lulu group…

Three reasons why prices of agricultural commodities have not spiked despite the protests in India

When farmers began their protests against the three new farm laws, camping along the borders of the national capital Delhi a fortnight ago, there were fears that it would lead…

The EastFruit team audited supermarket fruit and vegetable departments in eight cities in five countries on November 24-25, 2020. For the first time ever, kiwi fruit was…

Ports gridlocked and retailers struggling as Brexit deadline looms

The government is facing growing pressure to take action at the UK’s gridlocked container ports, as the looming Brexit deadline is also resulting in thousands…

CBD oil could extend strawberries’ shelf life

University of South Florida researchers say CBD oil applied to strawberries can extend the fruit’s shelf life, potentially opening a new commercial end use for…

Dole names new president of fresh vegetables division

Dole Food Company has promoted Timothy Escamilla to president of Dole Fresh Vegetables. As division president, Escamilla will develop and implement a strategic…

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Lidl: New store concept test in Belgium

Germany: HelloFresh SE increases its full year 2020 guidance and provides first indicative outlook for full year 2021HelloFresh SE (“Company”) has experienced continued…

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