Day 1 of CPMA Vancouver:
Sector | General fresh produce
Minister of Agriculture Floyd Green:
‘Agricultural growth in Jamaica exceeds 10% in early 2024’
Including carrots and grapes
South Korea to lower tariffs on farm products, tackling inflation
Thai Commerce Minister to assess Laos and China checkpoints for fruit export readiness
CPMA Vancouver trade show has come to a close
Vegetables and pulses outlook: April 2024
U.S. vegetable sales soar by 82 percent amid declines in harvest area and farms
Onion and garlic prices stabilize in Port Moresby
Hungarian strawberries experience minor frost damage and a delay in maturation
Frost affects fruit growers in many parts of Europe
EFRA Committee raises concerns and seeks clarity from Defra over reported delays to 30 April checks
Looking at the water footprint of Egypt's strategic crops
Jack Ward - British Growers Association
“With so much delay and ground conditions it is inevitable that there will be delays in getting product to market"
BLE Week 16
"Dutch, Belgian, and domestic strawberries were at the top of the price range"
Aston University research:
'Social media can be used to increase fruit and vegetable intake in young people'
Farmer confidence in New Zealand shows slight improvement
A look at zero-proof cocktails and produce
Russia is the primary market for Georgia's fruit and vegetable exports
Great start to MedFEL 2024
GLOBALG.A.P. c/o FoodPLUS GmbH - Brian Windsor:
GLOBALG.A.P. standard allows more room for farms’ own stories
Retail Tour
A closer look at Vancouver’s retail offerings
"Major grower in Lebanon seeks cooperation with north European fresh produce importer or processor"
City Commences Demolition at Düsseldorf Wholesale Market
"In disbelief, we stand amidst the ruins of what was once a thriving industry"
Azpromo facilitates meetings between Azerbaijani and European companies
Half of the local harvest does not reach Europe
Kenya is Europe's vegetable garden: "That's how the world works"
Kurdistan region farmers face challenges due to imports
Greens Bali, a 1000m2 vertical farm, for sale:
"Grow what the customer wants, not what you want"
Nigerian agricultural sector: approximately 50% of fresh produce lost at post-harvest stage
Increasing attacks are choking Nigeria's food basket
"CO2 emissions per fruit and vegetable product on Albert Heijn's shelves"
Spain, guest of honor at Morocco's International Agricultural Fair
Average weekly wholesale prices of fruit and veg & bananas
Bananas from Belize at £0.96: 3% drop from last week
Queensland-based fruit and vegetable entity has entered liquidation
Aldi's fruit and vegetable sales have increased by 39% over the past five years
Queensland probes supermarket pricing practices
Farming Unions urge major retailers to back British farming
USMCA Seasonal Perishable Products Weekly Update:
Asparagus growers continue their transition from Caborca to the Obregon, Constitution regions
Bell peppers of all colors, zucchini, tomatoes, and cucumbers chased the winter chill away
Louis-Marie Asselin, Desmettre Bio:
"The whole chain has to play the game"
First Fruit Attraction São Paulo hailed as a success
BLE Week 15
Elstar, Jonagold, and Braeburn continued to dominate as domestic offerings
Drought conditions impact New Zealand's North Island agriculture
Tim O'Malley - Nationwide Produce
It’s grim out there
Valadao, Costa, Rouzer, and Slotkin launch bipartisan Congressional Specialty Crops Caucus
CPMA responds to Federal Budget 2024
"Companies in search of new markets and technologies for the supply chain"
"Business growth with Bulgaria is possible"
NFU rebuts newspaper claims that cheap imports benefit food security
Vietnamese fruit and vegetable exports to South Korea and Thailand see significant growth
Broadening its export basket with products like blueberries, pecan nuts, chilies, and more
Zimbabwe wants to diversify its export portfolio to China
Post-harvest solution granted approval for use in Canada
Portugal increased its fruit, vegetable, and flower exports in 2023
New Zealand agri sector is on the path to enhanced productivity
Anthony Dentice, Grosbusch
“The winter is over and consumers want change!”
Looking at vegetable supply chain issues in Bangladesh
Ignacio Antequera - FoodPLUS GmbH
South Africa’s GlobalG.A.P-certified producers triple over six years
Freshfel Europe’s Consumption Monitor -
Europeans still not consuming minimum recommendation of 400 g/day of fresh produce
'Supermarkets still in denial about unconscionable behaviour in Australia'
CPMA joins Parliamentarians’ visit to Washington
Morocco is Spain's foremost non-EU provider of fruits and vegetables in early 2024
Mulgowie portfolio on the market in Australia
Second tranche of environmental law reforms announced by Minister Plibersek
Australian farmers welcome staged approach to environment overhaul
Ruud Krul, Freshclusive:
"Lower air freight rates boost exports to distant destinations"
Zidane Omeirat from Johann Quast Ltd at the Hamburg Wholesale Market
"We primarily supply daily staple foods to the North"
Johann Bergmann from Raiffeisen Obst & Gemüse in Leverkusen:
"The conflict has not affected the volumes, quality, or prices of Israeli produce"
Turkish agri sector ships record exports in first quarter of 2024
Engaging market players from Ukraine, Moldova, Uzbekistan, Georgia, and Tajikistan
The most profitable crop in 2024/25 – survey’s results
Average weekly wholesale prices of fruit and veg & bananas
Bananas from Belize at £0.99: 2% rise compared to last week
Efforts to stabilize prices for local agricultural produce in Qatar
Satisfaction in Huelva about the reduction of irrigation water restrictions to 25%
Uzbekistan's fruit and vegetable exports to Russia see significant rise
HortNZ calls for urgent changes to RMA to protect New Zealand fruit and vegetable production
Uzbekistan increases fruit and vegetable exports to Russia by almost 1.8 times in Q1
Reports include severe impacts on crops and fruits on over 40,000 hectares
Maharashtra officials initiate assessment for crops affected by unseasonal rains and hailstorms
U.S. retailers shifted to specials on springtime favorites like strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, lemons, and cantaloupes
USMCA seasonal perishable products weekly update:
'U.S. vegetable production dropped over 3% from 2017-2022'
How inflation impacts fruit and vegetable prices in Argentina
Food prices in New Zealand see marginal increase
Businesses prepare for the implications of new post-Brexit border controls between the UK and the EU
Second-anniversary gala raises over $450,000 to aid under-resourced communities
BLE report Week 14:
"After Easter, interest in asparagus noticeably waned"
Vietnam and WSDA sign agreement on agri development and trade
"Eight companies will be present at Macfrut":
Turkmenistan companies seek commercial partners
Improving product quality is essential for Vietnam's exports to China
Abrafrutas director participates in Agricultural Auxiliary Industry Trade Mission in Almería
Deal on trade support for Ukraine with more protection for EU farmers
Merqato aims to make the fruit and vegetable sector more sustainable and effective through data:
Accurately predicting volumes and pricing through AI
Average weekly wholesale prices of fruit and veg & bananas
Wholesale prices: Bananas from Belize at £0.96
On April 9, the SPD parliamentary group visited the Cologne Wholesale Market
"The current situation at the present location is dystopian and harmful to business"
ILFRES Espana
A new project for trade among European production districts
Growers forced to foot the bill:
Exploitative powers of supermarkets confirmed in Australia
National Retail Report - specialty crops:
Ad numbers down this week as retailers took a break after Lent and Easter promotions
USMCA Seasonal Perishable Products Weekly Update:
Asparagus demand is light following the Easter holiday pull
Vietnam's fruit and veg export turnover up 27% YoY in first quarter of 2024
Khazaen central market for fruits and vegetables to open in Oman
COAG and ASAJA deem the proposal document from the Ministry of Agriculture insufficient
Frequent fresh produce promotions by supermarkets challenge Australian producers
Opportunities for organic agriculture in Uganda
Didier Lepoutre - Belorta
“We are being approached directly from the UK looking for our products"
Nigeria
Plateau State growers face irrigation challenges
Setting up two facilities specifically for onion storage
Cameroon announces significant investment in agricultural storage units
Jeroen Den Haerynck joined new Belgian company in January
"Creating equal negotiating positions for South American and African exporters"
Produce industry increasingly focused on creating value opportunities for customers
Tanzania
Flooding impacts Rufiji district following dam water release
BLE report Week 13:
"The supply of Spanish oranges has increasingly shifted from Navelate to Lane Late"
Fruit and Vegetable Trade Mission of Egypt and Morocco to Uzbekistan
Unique opportunity for fruit and vegetable exporters from Egypt and Morocco
South Korea
Inflation in Busan predominantly driven by significant rise in fruit prices
Including fruits, vegetables, nuts, and more
Various US agri products identified as having strong potential in South Korean market
IFPA director named to Wilson Center Task Force on Ag Labor
"Freshfel Europe presents PEFCR research for public consultation - Part 1"
"Uniform and reliable methodology needed across the entire sector"
James Cook University spearheads species conservation efforts in Queensland
Nigel Jenney, Chief Executive of the Fresh Produce Consortium:
"UK government's new import charges set to cripple fresh produce & flower industry"
Indian Ministry shifts focus to push fresh fruits and vegetables to US and EU
Average weekly wholesale prices of fruit and veg & bananas
Bananas from Colombia at £0.96: up 6% compared to last week
CPMA welcomes government commitment to national school food program
Baja California Sur seeks to expand agricultural exports to Dubai
South Africa prepares for winter crop season
Sam Pope - British Growers Insights
Collecting data such as price, promotions, country of origin and packaging
A tough last stretch for Moroccan blueberries, making way for summer crops
Vancouver Fresh Week kicks off with Retail Tour
South Gippsland producers need to adapt to Australian consumption patterns
New warehouse in Lille for downgraded fruit and vegetables, Atypique:
“We are excited to build a more sustainable food future for everyone”
New products favored over traditional Easter range at Belgian wholesaler
"Citrus and grapes had their day; now French specialties are in high demand"
Ukraine identified import violations in the fruit and vegetable sector last month
National Retail Report - specialty crops
Easter items like pineapples, strawberries, avocados, grapes abundantly featured
USMCA Seasonal Perishable Products Weekly Update
Asparagus demand from Mexico continues to improve
Vietnam sees fruit and vegetable export growth in first quarter
Australian horticulture eyes Indian market
Michigan ag census reveals decline in national rankings for key crops
Global survey on the costs in produce production launches
