Friday, December 1, 2023

GLOBAL MARKET OVERVIEW MANGOES

There is a shortage of mango in the Netherlands and supply will also remain low for the time being. In Germany the mango supply remains tight, leading to high prices, especially with challenges at the origin, including serious harvest losses in Peru due to El Niño affecting blossom development. In Italy, a decrease in mango…

“The rate of high-quality Sichuan Anyue lemons has increased, but the current price is not as good as expected.”

Lemons from Anyue in Sichuan, China started to be harvested in October. The weather was ideal and it is now the golden harvesting period. China Sichuan BonThai Lemon Co., Ltd. is mainly engaged in the cultivation, processing, storage and export trade of Anyue lemons. According to Mr. Liao Chengjun, the…

"The grape season was predicted to be eventful and promising until last week"

At the moment, the export of grapes from India is mostly going to markets in Asia. Sagar Deore, director for Indian produce exporter Janki Freshyard Private Limited expects that trade to Europe will start after the New Year: “This year's Indian table grape season got underway early, and fruit is already…

"Increase in demand for Turkish apples may start after New Year"

For one Turkish apple exporter, the Gala is already out of stock, as there was a lot of demand for this apple variety according to Mehmet Çakmak, sales and marketing manager for Turkish fresh produce exporter Ani Tarim: “Our apple season has started in August with the Gala variety. Due to high demand,…

Tajikistan explores swift perishable goods delivery with Agroexpress integration

Tajikistan is set to join the "Agroexpress," a Russian specialized service aiming to expedite the delivery of perishable goods and mitigate risks affecting their quality. The Tajik Ministry of Transport revealed that the possibility of connecting to Agroexpress was outlined in the 2023-2025 roadmap…

Philippines to import onions to avert price surges

The Philippines is planning to import tons of onions to prevent another increase in prices. Import licenses will be issued to private firms to bring in 21,000 tons of onions before the end of the year, according to a statement from the Bureau of Plant Industry on Friday. The measure is to guarantee ample…

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Already having exported 5,000 tons to Japan

Thailand aims to export more bananas

Thailand has recently signed the deal to export 5,000 tons of bananas to Japan. Chantapun Bunjamanon, director of the International Trade Promotion Department in Tokyo, said the office had previously worked with the Nakhon Ratchasima provincial trade office to bring Japanese banana experts to the area…

Crop damage caused by unseasonal rains climbs to 390,000 hectares in India

According to new estimates, the crop damage caused by the unseasonal rains over the last few days has climbed to 390,000 hectares. The maximum damage has been in Yavatmal, where 130,000 hectares of crops have been affected. In total, the damage is spread over 22 districts. The crops affected include…

Vietnamese Monthong durian prices jump on Chinese demand

Four countries focus on China’s $20 billion durian market

China is the world’s largest durian market with expected value of $20 billion by 2025. There are four major rivals in the market and Vietnam is one. Members of Phu Quy Cooperative in Cai Lay district of Tien Giang province are busy these days harvesting durian to sell at the prices of VND97,000-125,000…

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Post-Covid, Chinese buyers and US exporters want to rebuild connections

As travel resumes following the end of Zero Covid in China, marked by the elimination of quarantine restrictions on January 8th , 2023, FAS has already assisted with four reverse trade missions to the United States to rebuild connections between Chinese buyers and US exporters. In 2023, FAS…

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Alfafood Ltd opens new C+C store in Ingolstadt

"On opening day, we already sold over a truckful of vegetables"

On November 20, the first franchise branch of catering wholesaler Alfafood GmbH opened its doors in Ingolstadt. On a spacious area of approx. 1,500 square meters, the cash & carry market stocks a carefully selected range of products, including a wide variety of fresh vegetables specially tailored to the…

Tajikistan explores swift perishable goods delivery with Agroexpress integration

Tajikistan is set to join the "Agroexpress," a Russian specialized service aiming to expedite the delivery of perishable goods and mitigate risks affecting their quality. The Tajik Ministry of Transport revealed that the possibility of connecting to Agroexpress was outlined in the 2023-2025 roadmap…

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Eqraft opens new headquarters in Netherlands

Following a period of continuous growth, Eqraft decided they needed a new headquarters. The Dutch tech company found a brand new property, big enough to match their ambitions and future plans. For the grand opening of their new headquarters in Emmeloord, Eqraft opens the doors of their new facility on 2…

170th anniversary for Bonduelle

2023 marks the 170th anniversary of an adventure born in 1853. The history of the family and the Bonduelle company are inseparable. The torch of the family business has already passed through seven generations, with a vocation that remains intact over time: placing plant based at the heart of food. Christophe Bonduelle gives us…

Sanlucar expands its business to Asia

The multinational company SanLucar continues its international expansion plan, with its sights set on Asia. The fruit and vegetable brand has launched its products in Singapore. As part of its strategy to open up to Asian markets, the company's CEO, Armin Rehberg, accompanied by Bilal Issa, Commercial Director…

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Maersk settles lawsuit over blockage Suez Canal in 2021

A.P. Moller-Maersk A/S settled a Danish lawsuit against the companies behind a ship that blocked the Suez canal in 2021. The Ever Given was stuck for six days in March 2021. However, the event disrupted global shipping for months. Maersk controls about 15% of the world’s container fleet, while Evergreen…

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First commercial shipment of Namibian produced table grapes through Walvis Bay

Walvis Bay is Namibian grape growers' answer to Cape Town Port

At the International Table Grape Symposium commercial director of Capespan, Charl du Bois, told attendees that the port of Cape Town really challenging at the moment. Namibian grape growers have realised an alternative which, although not closer than Cape Town, lies within their own borders. "This week…

DP World announces start of Air Cargo Hub Operations in Punta Cana

DP World, a global leader in end-to-end supply chain solutions, announces its first export operations at its new air cargo logistics hub in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. The new facility, which was announced earlier this year, enhances the Dominican Republic’s position as the largest trade and…

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World Container Index - 30 November

Drewry’s World Container Index stable at $1,382 per 40ft container this week

Drewry’s World Container Index remained stable at $1,382 per 40ft container this week. The composite index remained stable and has dropped by 40% when compared with the same week last year. The latest Drewry WCI composite index of $1,382 per 40-foot container is now 3% less than average 2019 (pre-pandemic) rates of…

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International Table Grape Symposium: Logistics

New Durban pier 2 operator in conversation with South Africa’s fruit industry

Symposium attendees were keen to hear from Hans-Ole Madsen from Philippine-based International Container Terminal Services, Inc which is the preferred bidder to operate pier 2 of the Durban Container Terminal (DCT) over the next 25 years. Hans-Ole Madsen from Philippine-based International Container…

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"The grape season was predicted to be eventful and promising until last week"

At the moment, the export of grapes from India is mostly going to markets in Asia. Sagar Deore, director for Indian produce exporter Janki Freshyard Private Limited expects that trade to Europe will start after the New Year: “This year's Indian table grape season got underway early, and fruit is already…

Rosselkhoznadzor noted a sharp increase in shipments of fruit and vegetable products with pests from Armenia

Russia's agricultural watchdog, Rosselkhoznadzor, has raised concerns about a significant surge in shipments of plant products with pests from Armenia. This year alone, harmful organisms were found in Armenian floral and fruit-vegetable products in 72 instances, with a sharp increase in violations noted…

"Increase in demand for Turkish apples may start after New Year"

For one Turkish apple exporter, the Gala is already out of stock, as there was a lot of demand for this apple variety according to Mehmet Çakmak, sales and marketing manager for Turkish fresh produce exporter Ani Tarim: “Our apple season has started in August with the Gala variety. Due to high demand,…

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"Late planting of winter strawberry plants meant that earlier volumes were lower"

A dry spring allowed the winter strawberry season in south-east Queensland to extended until November. This differs from a normal season that would usually see excessively hot and humid days put an end to the winter season in October. The above average temperatures seen in late winter and early spring…

Blueberries from Jalisco exported to US, Canada and Japan

Jalisco is the main Mexican blueberry producer of and many of the fruits harvested there will be exported to the US, Canada and Japan. Its sales abroad reached a value of 490 million dollars and an average annual growth rate of 15.5%, with the United States being the main destination for Mexican exports…

University of Maryland scientists work on heat resistant apples

University of Maryland scientists have developed red and yellow varieties of apples that are heat resistant, which will become increasingly important as the planet continues to warm. Professor Emeritus Chris Walsh, who helped to develop the apples: “These apples were bred for direct-to-consumer sales.…

Blueberries are likely to remain expensive for a while yet

According to EastFruit analysts, on the sidelines of the Global Berry Congress held in the Netherlands on November 28, 2023, the prospects for blueberry pricing were actively discussed, given the unprecedentedly high level of prices in the current season. Let us recall that the main reason for high…

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