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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

"Weather in Sichuan is excellent, Chinese pomegranate trees are already in bloom"

Huili county in Sichuan is known as the hometown of pomegranates. The soil there is fertile and the weather is great, so there is more than enough sunshine for the growth of…

NTU Singapore scientists develop antibacterial gel bandage using durian husk

Food scientists from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) have made an antibacterial gel bandage using the discarded husks of the popular tropical…

The market supply volume is currently limited

Chinese pineapple season began late in Hainan, due to cold winter

Hainan is one of the most suitable places in China for the production of pineapples. The overall surface area devoted to pineapple plantation in Hainan exceeds…

China: Overseas market for domestic vegetables grows

Although it will still take several weeks to harvest all the cabbages, growers from Pingdu, Shandong province, have started preparing to sell the vegetables to…

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…

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…

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…

Indian government set to work towards GI tags

Goa’s famous Mankurad mango, the Taleigao variety of brinjal (aubergine) and Saat Shireacho Bhendo (lady’s finger) may soon find themselves on the global map…

Hailstorm strikes North Maharashtra onion belt

The hailstorm that occurred on Monday and Tuesday in Nashik and Dhule districts has washed out large parts of the onion crop, also badly damaging grape and…

Special Australia / New Zealand

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…

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…

Struggling Filipino banana industry seeks lower fees and fewer restrictions

The Pilipino Banana Growers and Entrepreneurs Association (PBGEA) is demanding fewer government fees and more support to prop up the troubled industry. PBGEA…

Philippines

Department of Agriculture waives fees on pesticide residue tests

In an effort to help lift agriculture exports and support economic recovery, the Department of Agriculture has ordered the Bureau of Plant Industry (BPI) and…

shaffe

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’.…

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…

Suezcanal.gov.eg

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…

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…

"Victory has presented a correct performance in the field"

El Pinar, a family business dedicated for more than 40 years to the production of plants and fruits in the red fruit sector, is the exclusive licensee for southern Europe and…

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…

Growers choose Cerescon's Sparter for guaranteed operational reliability

NL: Teboza, Martens Asperges get first selective asparagus harvesting robots with underground detection

It was a first for two Dutch asparagus farms on Wednesday, 24 March. Teboza and Martens Asperges took delivery of the Sparter. This is Cerescon's selective asparagus…

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…

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.…

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…

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…

Declares Quarterly Dividend

Lamb Weston Holdings announces $250 mln investment in new French fry processing facility in China

Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. announced today an expansion of French fry processing capacity in China and the declaration of its quarterly dividend. “The french…

A puzzle to be solved

This season’s apple prices increased in Russia, but decreased in Moldova

Wholesale prices for apples in Russia in the 2020/21 season increased in relation to the last season. In Moldova, which also sharply reduced the volume of…

Turkish tropical fruit exports nearing US$7 million

In 2020, Turkey exported tropical fruits to some 57 countries, gaining revenues of US$ 6,461,000. Aegean Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Exporters Union Chairman Hayrettin:…

Retail

Dreamstime

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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