Wednesday, November 29, 2023

Mango pricing could pick up in near future

Supply of mango in the U.S. has been sporadic thanks to some delays. “It’s going to shorten up quickly. The glut over Thanksgiving was a one-time hit,” says Cindy Schwing, VP of Marketing for Splendid by Porvenir, noting that last year at this time, mango supply was more abundant and consistent. Mango…

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Israel avocado, citrus production and markets overview

The harvesting, packing and exports of avocados, citrus and dates are ongoing in Israel as volunteers stepped in to help out due to a shortage of people. According to an overview by Yosi Knop, marketing and sales manager at Galilee Export in Israel, “The unfortunate on-going situation keeps tension high…

"If these apple varieties get more expensive, demand will only get weaker"

Polish apple exports are slowly picking up the pace again after a slow November, says Aniruddh Ramesh, director of Polish apple exporter LVMG Grupa: “The season started on a very high note to all export destinations and slowed down from November. But it has very gradually started picking up pace again,…

Howard Hansen - Hansen Orchards

"We are seeing a good crop set on all blocks and are expecting the biggest volume of cherries ever"

The Tasmanian cherry harvest is still a few weeks away but so far it is looking positive. Howard Hansen from Hansen Orchards grows all of his cherry crop under cover so although the recent good weather has its advantages his crop no longer relies on it. “We had good winter chill and the spring…

Photo report: Global Berry Congress

Despite a significant surge in input costs, particularly in labor, the pricing of berries has not kept pace, placing substantial pressure on profit margins in the global berry industry. Further complicated by climate challenges and extreme weather conditions, the industry is actively seeking a more…

Filipino’s want to scale up coconut industry as yields decline

The Filipino Department of Agriculture is looking to upscale the coconut industry to boost the production of the sector. The latter covers over a third of the country's agricultural exports, amid a declining yield. The Philippines are the second largest coconut producer in the world behind Indonesia, but…

EU extended duty-free imports of fruits, vegetables and nuts from Uzbekistan for another 4 years

In April 2023, EastFruit wrote that the European Union intends to extend Uzbekistan’s status as a beneficiary of the GSP+ system for a new cycle. At negotiations with representatives of the government of Uzbekistan, the EU delegation at that time noted that Uzbekistan had ratified the necessary…

Evergreen invests out over US$222 million on containers and reefer equipment

Taiwanese mainline operator Evergreen Marine Corporation will spend more than US$222 million on more equipment; it will buy 60,000 dry containers, 7,000 reefer containers, 7,000 reefer generators and 800 special containers. The company has stated it needs to replace older boxes and meet growing demand to…

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No suggested retail price for onions, despite high prices

There is no plan to impose a suggested retail price (SRP) on onions despite a spike in retail prices as the bulbs are sold at P220 per kilo. According to Bureau of Plant Industry director Gerald Glenn Panganiban, at least 21,000 tons of onions are expected to arrive in December to ensure a steady supply…

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Maharashtra and Gujarat assess crop damage due to hailstorms and unseasonal rainfall

Hailstorms and unseasonal rainfall have damaged standing crops covering over 99,381 hectares in 17 districts of Maharashtra. According to preliminary estimates, the loss is over 300,000-400,000 hectares in Gujarat state. In Gujarat, State Agriculture Minister Raghavji Patel said the government authorised…

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Flanders makes a case for local Belgian ginger

People in Flanders, Belgium, see chances to expand local ginger cultivation. Researchers wanted a project to address the biggest challenges in support of ginger farming in…

First container of Rwandan avocados arrives in the Netherlands

On Monday, November 27, the first reefer container of Rwandan avocados arrived at Avor in the Netherlands. Rwanda's ambassador to the Netherlands, Olivier Jean Patrick Nduhungirehe, his colleague Jean Hugues Mukama, Nico Spruijt of Avor, and Tom Bouwman of Flying Swans were there to welcome it. "The fruit's quality is good, and the avocados are suitable for ripening for our…

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"High prices cause lag in avocado demand"

"Hass avocado volumes have remained stable these past few weeks, but they're mostly smaller sizes (20 to 32)," says Elena Rogojnikova of The Greenery. "Arrivals from Chile in…

Filipino’s want to scale up coconut industry as yields decline

The Filipino Department of Agriculture is looking to upscale the coconut industry to boost the production of the sector. The latter covers over a third of the country's agricultural exports, amid a declining yield. The Philippines are the second largest coconut producer in the world behind Indonesia, but…

Mango pricing could pick up in near future

Supply of mango in the U.S. has been sporadic thanks to some delays. “It’s going to shorten up quickly. The glut over Thanksgiving was a one-time hit,” says Cindy Schwing, VP of Marketing for Splendid by Porvenir, noting that last year at this time, mango supply was more abundant and consistent. Mango…

Subtrop Symposium 2023: Jaco Fivaz, Mohlatsi Farm

South Africa's dried mango dilemma

A year ago, Jaco Fivaz (right) from Mohlatsi Farm, a Hoedspruit mango farmer and former chair of the South African Mango Growers’ Association, realised their own mango drying facility was facing some export challenges. He spent months researching the global trade in dried mango and told the recent…

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British Berry Growers launches campaign and policy board to ensure a sustainable future

British Berry Growers, the industry body representing 95% of the UK’s commercial soft fruit growers, has announced the formation of a Campaign and Policy board to advocate for the industry’s pressing needs. It is chaired by Anthea McIntyre CBE, a former member of European Parliament where she served on the…

New varieties of Ukrainian apples are successfully exported

Ukrainian apple varieties, including Gala, Schniga, Schniko Red, and Red Velox, cultivated by the agricultural company "Agrarna Kompaniya 2004" in the Khmelnytskyi region, have made their debut in international markets. The harvest from newly planted orchards is exclusively earmarked for export, with…

"If these apple varieties get more expensive, demand will only get weaker"

Polish apple exports are slowly picking up the pace again after a slow November, says Aniruddh Ramesh, director of Polish apple exporter LVMG Grupa: “The season started on a very high note to all export destinations and slowed down from November. But it has very gradually started picking up pace again,…

Howard Hansen - Hansen Orchards

"We are seeing a good crop set on all blocks and are expecting the biggest volume of cherries ever"

The Tasmanian cherry harvest is still a few weeks away but so far it is looking positive. Howard Hansen from Hansen Orchards grows all of his cherry crop under cover so although the recent good weather has its advantages his crop no longer relies on it. “We had good winter chill and the spring…

Challenges and prospects in Southern Russian horticulture

Horticultural enterprises in southern Russia face challenges this year due to unfavourable weather conditions, leading to reduced yields and fruit quality. Increased costs for agricultural machinery, fuel, and fertilizers have lowered the industry's profitability to 12%. The shortage of fruit storage…

Lidl tops British apple month sales as Tesco falls short of 2022 performance

British Apples & Pears Limited (BAPL) has published sales figures for October 2023, which was British Apple Month and the first month proper of the British apple season. In October 2023, Lidl significantly outperformed its market share, buying 3,030 tons of new season British apples via BAPL members.…

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"This season will be much easier than the previous"

The upcoming citrus season will be much easier from a commercial point of view for Egyptian exporters, helped by improved sizes and low competition, according to Eslam Gelila, CEO of Gelila. Eslam says, "Last season was very challenging to navigate. However, everything has improved this year - size, quality,…

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Thomas Heizmann from Frischebrüder at the start of the Spanish citrus season

"Lower yields for early clementines and oranges"

The excessively mild climate is having a noticeable impact on Spanish citrus cultivation this year. The lack of cold hours is generally reflected in weaker tree growth and the low rainfall is leading to more depleted soil, which in turn is having a negative impact on production volumes. "These negative…

Maharashtra government may absorb 50% of import duty to promote orange exports to Bangladesh

The Maharashtra government may absorb half the import duty impact levied by Bangladesh on oranges from India, said deputy chief minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday. The duty hike had drastically brought down the consignment of Nagpur oranges to the eastern neighbour, which is the mainstay export market…

Galilee Export launches Red Premium Grapefruit to markets -

Israel avocado, citrus production and markets overview

The harvesting, packing and exports of avocados, citrus and dates are ongoing in Israel as volunteers stepped in to help out due to a shortage of people. According to an overview by Yosi Knop, marketing and sales manager at Galilee Export in Israel, “The unfortunate on-going situation keeps tension high…

The primary shipments come from Turkey

Over six thousand tons of mandarins were imported into Russia over the weekend

The import season for new harvest mandarins is currently in full swing at the border crossings of the Krasnodar Krai. The past weekend, Russia received 337 batches of fruits, totalling more than 6,400 tons. The majority volume of deliveries came from Turkey, with 270 batches weighing 5,912 tons entering…

BGP International kicks off the Egyptian citrus campaign with vibrant lemons

November marks the start of the Egyptian Citrus Campaign by BGP International, a marketer and distributor of a wide range of agricultural products, including citrus, grapes, apples, stonefruit, and more. With a keen eye on quality and color, BGP International is excited to announce the launch of the…

Higher volumes for Moroccan Nadorcotts

For Moroccan fruit exporter Lady B, the Nadorcott season has been a positive one, says Khalid Bourass, General Manager of the company: “The cultivation of Nadorcotts this season has been successful. We have implemented advanced agricultural practices to ensure the health and productivity of our orchards.…

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