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Chris Swart - CoreFruit

South African stonefruit campaign off to a good start

Usually South Africa’s first nectarines and peaches coincide with the last Spanish nectarines and Italian Angeleno plums, but this year they arrived on an empty market after a…

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Farm Manager - Ethiopia

Virtual marketplace for Moroccan fruit and vegetable producers

Morocco’s proximity to Europe and production of fruits and vegetables, including counter-season produce, are big draws. Still, there is room for improvements. Improving…

Fruit, vegetables and flowers

Kenyan growers expect large EU vegetable orders despite lockdowns

Despite a fresh round of lockdowns in the key market to contain the Coronavirus, Kenyan growers forecast bigger orders of fruits and vegetables from Europe.…

But 2020 rains might lead to bumper table grape harvest

Namibia: Agriculture industry hit by drought

The drought that plagued Namibia over the last two years has had dire consequences for the nation’s agricultural sector. However, the rains received in 2020…

Negotiations on a trade deal with Kenya have been finalized

UK and Kenya secure a trade agreement

The UK has moved a step closer to signing a sixth trade deal in Africa today (3 November), as negotiations on a trade deal are finalised with Kenya. The…

Kenyan farm thefts demoralise Nakuru County growers

Theft of crops mainly, fruits, vegetables and maize from farms has been identified as a deterrent and setback among small scale farmers in Nakuru County.…

Didier Groven, Enzafruit New Zealand, Belgium

“European Jazz harvest 10% lower than last year”

Enzafruit New Zealand Continent is currently selling their last Jazz apples from New Zealand. They're getting ready to switch to the new European harvest. "This year, the…

Herbert Scholdei (Macalea LLC) at the start of the overseas season

"Marketing window for Brazilian grapes tends to get shorter"

The overseas grape season is getting underway. The first arrivals from Brazil are expected soon, says Herbert Scholdei, Hamburg fruit importer and managing director of Macalea…

First arrivals of apples from Serbia to India

IG International, India’s largest fresh fruit importer, has entered into an association with COPA- Cooperative of Pannonian Apples, Serbia’s leading global apple exporter, to…

Grower educates podcast listeners on greenhouse farming

How do you build a greenhouse? Why are trade shows important? These are just a few of the topics covered on the Mucci Farms “Spill The Greens” podcast which has, to date, been…

Special Wholesale markets

Slight dip for UK fruit and veg wholesaler Minor, Weir and Willis

Due to a challenging year, turnover and pre-tax profits dipped at a Birmingham-based global importer and wholesaler of fresh fruit and vegetables. Minor, Weir…

Global focus citrus

PO Esperidio

A sustainable citrus fruit campaign

"The first blood oranges were launched on the market a few weeks ago. The prices are very good and there is a lot of demand for the oranges. From 8 December onwards the citrus…

Jan Willem Verloop, GKE, Belgium

Nice growth for Migo pears, Austria now in too

"It's expanding nicely," says GKE's Jan Willem Verloop about the Migo pear. "The market demand is developing positively, but, for now, we can still handle it…

Ad Toet, Hars-Hagebauer, the Netherlands

“Small avocado market will be so-so”

“It’s hard to predict what the market will do when it comes to mangos,” says Ad Toet of the Dutch wholesaler, Hars-Hagebauer. “That’s mainly because it varies…

Dried Bravo Apple Slices

"Although production has slowed, we will still sell all we have on the domestic market"

A Western Australian food company says demand for its Dried Bravo Apple Slices continues to rise, despite having an extremely challenging year with the coronavirus impacting…

Colombian Nam Dok Mai mango season to start in December

While it’s not one of the largest players on the mango market, Colombia grows a wide variety of mangoes. Melida Prado of Cooltropy, who market their brand under the Exotic…

Nicola Winter (Koerner Agro LLC) on marketing Thai airfreight goods

"We are still able to deliver, despite difficult freight situation"

The Corona crisis has hit the suppliers of air freighted goods from afar particularly hard. One such company is Koerner Agro, a major supplier of Thai agricultural products,…

Hurricane Eta threatens rambutan plantations in Honduras

An extremely powerful Hurricane Eta is battering Northeastern Nicaragua. “It is moving very slowly and as a result, the storm has already brought torrential rain to Nicaragua…

Orange season expected to be hectic

Most Sicilian orange producers are completing the final, finishing touches before operations fully start, although the first negotiations have already begun. Donnalia, one of…

PO Platinum productions are now nickel-free

An intensive horticulture that prioritizes the health of the consumer

Covid-19 isn't the only thing that affects our health, there are many other factors that can compromise our well-being, such as our food. Reducing the allergy risk factors in…

Alex van Ieperen, Direct Fruit Services

"The quality makes me fairly optimistic about the top fruit market"

"Because of the fruits' quality, I'm fairly optimistic about the top fruit market," says Alex van Leperen of Direct Fruit Services. This Dutch company specializes in marketing…

Shipping company adds 1,000 Carrier Transicold PrimeLINE refrigeration units

ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd. is expanding its refrigerated shipping capabilities with 1,000 new containers equipped with Carrier Transicold’s PrimeLINE® refrigeration…

TOMRA Food publishes new eBook for vegetable processors

TOMRA Food has published an eBook to help vegetable processors respond to current and future market demand changes. The new 17-page publication identifies how the COVID-19…

Subtropical sweet potatoes locally produced in Canadian greenhouses

Over the past few years, sweet potatoes have risen in popularity among Canadian consumers. Ontario production meets just over 50 per cent of the province’s…

November 17-18, 2020

Chile will host the 2020 International Cherry Tree Technical Seminar

The 2020 International Cherry Tree Seminar will be held online on November 17 and 18. The event will bring together national and international cherry experts,…

Valparaíso port system takes a close look at China's requirements

Looking ahead to the fruit season, and especially to the export of Chilean cherries, the Valparaíso Logistics Forum (FOLOVAP), the Association of Fruit Exporters of Chile…

India and the onion shortage; 15,000 tons to be imported

The rise in prices of vegetables has been a major issue of concern amongst citizens of India in the last few days. Prices of onions and potatoes have…

Spain

The protected Leanri mandarin hits the market this season

The Leanri protected mandarin, a variety developed by ANBGCM Material Vegetal, a company owned by Biogold EM (based in Seville and devoted to plant varietal…

Antonio Arjona, of Cítricos Reunidos

Mandarin production in Spanish province of Huelva down by 30 to 35%

The extra-early mandarin campaign has already started in the province of Huelva. The price of the fruit, which is selling well in both national and…

UK farms should learn to deal with weather extremes

After the exceptionally dry spring and hot summer had already hit cereal yields, East Anglian growers struggled with potato harvesting and wheat planting…

UK: Brussels sprouts seem to be the new favourite vegetable

At this point in time, more and more people seem to like Brussels sprouts than detest them, as they have been voted the nation's favourite green vegetable.…

San Antonio’s Fresh acquires Austin Veggie Noodle Co. manufacturing plant

San Antonio’s Fresh From Texas LLC, which sells fruit and vegetable meal kits, announced it has acquired the Austin manufacturing plant of Veggie Noodle Co.…

Retail

Woolworths: Q1 sales surged 12%

Ahold Delhaize: Strong Q3 results

Spain: DIA launches its 'Express Service' for home deliveries in 1 hourDIA launches its 'Express Delivery' service to offer its customers the opportunity to shop online and…

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