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Logistics Coordinator

Head of Delivery and Support - Bristol, UK

Sales Manager (Fruit & Vegetable) - Erkelenz, Germany

Crop Inspector - San Jose (CA) USA

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OVERVIEW GLOBAL TABLE GRAPE MARKET

The Netherlands: Grape market is under pressure due to large supply in a short period of time.The large supply of grapes on the European market at the moment is making their…

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Logistics Coordinator

Global Fruit Latam Conference

"Diversification of markets and product branding will be key for Latin America"

The Global Fruit Latam conference wraps up today, March 26th, and multiple more educational sessions and discussions are planned for the day. Yesterday, one of the discussion…

2019 Tomato Suspension Agreement: Inspections, PACA, and compliance tips

In the second instalment of their webinar on the 2019 Suspension Agreement on Fresh Tomatoes from Mexico, the US Department of Commerce and the International Trade…

"Franui has created a new category within the sweet world"

Patagonia's frozen chocolate-dipped raspberries arrive in Spain

Franui, the chocolate-dipped raspberries from Patagonia, have arrived in Spain supplied by the Argentine company Rapanuí. The company is expanding internationally, starting in…

"Value of Argentine citrus cargoes shipped to The Port of Philadelphia was $55 million in 2020"

Growth in all categories is what produce exporters and importers like to see. And that is the current state of the produce trade between Argentina and…

Sustainable Farming: Agranimo integrates with SAP BTP

Despite the ongoing debate of whether it’s a fruit or a vegetable, the avocado has been an export hit around the globe. Avocados are grown in the southern…

Mexico and Morocco strengthen their commercial relationship and their technical and scientific cooperation

The head of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (Sader) of Mexico, Victor Villalobos, and the Moroccan ambassador to Mexico, Abdelfattah Lebbar,…

Reaching $6.3 billion

Peruvian exports to the US grew during 2020

The long and strategic trade partnership between Peru and the United States is strong, successfully surviving the Covid-19 pandemic, with sectors like…

Chile: 117 tons exported in week 11 marks end of 2020-21 blueberry season

With an increase in the volumes with respect to initial expectations, the blueberry season of the Chilean industry is culminating. The 117 tons exported during…

40 containers of organic bananas from Piura were shipped after the end of the transporters strike

The transporter's strike in Peru affected more than 7,000 families engaged in the production of organic bananas in the Piura region. On Monday, producers will…

Global Focus Bananas

Suez blockade raises concerns for delayed bananas and increased container shortages

On Tuesday March 23rd, a large gust of wind blew the containership Evergreen off course and the ship ran aground in the Suez Canal. The ship, which is still stuck, has blocked…

Frank Levarht:

"Excellent melon demand throughout the Central American season"

The Central American melon season is in full swing at Levarht in the Netherlands. "The transition from Brazil to Central America went well; it was seamless," says Frank…

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Southern Hemisphere Fresh Fruit Trade Congress

Labour, logistics and climate - biggest challenges for Southern Hemisphere exports

Yesterday the very first Southern Hemisphere Fresh Fruit Trade congress organised by SHAFFE took place virtually. The theme of the congress is ‘Keeping the world supplied’.…

Saint Lucia government aims for more resilient agri sector

The government of St Lucia has stated it is committed to building resilience in the national agricultural sector. In a press release, the government stated: “The…

APHIS authorizes importation of pepper fruit from Colombia into the Continental United States

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is authorizing importation of five commodities of fresh pepper fruit…

Mercedes Auris, CEO of Viveros Los Viñedos: "Great growth in the demand for mandarin plants"

Peruvian company Vivero Los Viñedos reaches agreement with Eurosemillas to propagate the Tango mandarin

The cultivation of Tango seedless mandarins continues to expand in Peru, where interest is growing in planting citrus fruits that will make it possible to export to the most…

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Ever Given still stuck in Suez Canal

Stranded Suez ship's owner, insurers face millions in claims

The Suez Canal has been closed for transit since 23 March due to a blockage by the container ship MV Ever Given. All major container carriers have been impacted by this…

Special Australia / New Zealand

Johan Kant, Kalisa Trading:

"There's definitely demand for early potatoes, despite the surplus Belgian stocks"

In Belgium, the early potato season has just begun. The first Egyptian potatoes of the 2021 harvest have arrived and are now in stores. But there are still many unsold Belgian…

Demand for Polish apples was strong

“March has had the biggest export level of the season”

Although some Polish apple exporters have already ended their season, others are still going at it. Demand has been stronger in March than it was in February, resulting in a…

Rob Cullum - Pacific Produce

Grapes in general have had a rough time for the last year

Grapes in general have had a rough time for the last year, both in the sales markets but also at production level and with logistical challenges. There have been different…

Basil continues to increase in popularity

Supplies of basil could become slimmer as the Easter holiday approaches. Camilo Penalosa of Infinite Herbs in Miami, FL says basil volume at this time of the year typically…

The keys to the success of a sector that has known how to adapt to change, according to Rafael Bolinches, General Director of Projar

How the fruit and vegetable sector has managed to emerge stronger from the COVID crisis

For many years now, the fruit and vegetable sector has been changing, both structurally, technologically and commercially. Every year it faces new challenges related to the…

European Commission

DG agri dashboard - Apples

EU average apple prices remain relatively stable

EU average apple prices remain relatively stable, with a slight increase that is similar to the seasonal pattern. During the ongoing marketing year prices remain firm above…

Australia: Roadtrains start massive watermelon shipments in Northern Territory

Between Easter and Christmas, more than 63,000 bins of watermelons are expected to be moved by Primary Connect from the Northern Territory. Primary Connect’s carrier partner…

Purchase price of Chinese bananas is coming down

The Chinese banana market is dominated by bananas from Yunnan between November and April in the subsequent year. The supply from Guangxi, Guangdong, and Hainan…

When can I collect my container?

The business world revolves around efficiency. Clients want to know exactly when their container will arrive at port. Or even better, at what time it will be ready for collection.…

Price of Chinese local cherries much higher than imported products

As the sales season of imported cherries comes to an end, Chinese local cherries grown in greenhouses are making an appearance on the market. It is reported…

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Video Excellent results for the production of 500 hectares of organic pineapple from Togo

A year ago, a pineapple project was launched in Tsévie in the African country of Togo, launched by the Italian company Agrintesa based in Emilia Romagna and under the Brio…

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DIA: 1.028bln euro plan to convert debt into equity and issue new shares

Albert Heijn plans to phase out plastic bags for loose fruit and vegetables

Amazon calls on India not to alter e-commerce investment rules - sourcesAmazon asked the Indian government not to change e-commerce foreign investment rules until…

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