Sector | General fresh produce
UK: Weekly average wholesale market prices for fruit and vegetables
Round tomato prices up by 49% compared to last week
Frustrated resident throws rotten produce at noisy cars
How EU laws affect the fresh trade more and more
The symbiotic relationship between ethylene and fruit ripening
Northern Vietnam supermarkets increase purchases from the south after typhoon Yagi
Mpumalanga fresh produce market opens after a decade
Cost of fresh produce is not typically higher or lower than processed
Navigating climate change and heatflation in South Korean agriculture
Peru's agro-expert sector on the rise despite challenges
Peru expands its agricultural presence in Asia
Week 35 Fruit Wholesale Market Report
Chilean avocados arrive in small quantities
Klaus Rauhaus, Managing Director of Genossenschaft der Öko-Bauern:
"We have to say goodbye to the familiar look of fruit and vegetables"
Avocado, cucumber, and tomato movement from Mexico expected to increase
Exhibitors and attendees comment on late opening
Quiet third day at Asia Fruit Logistica
Threat of Super Typhoon Yagi impacts second day of Asia Fruit Logistica
Logistics UK indicates that new border controls may lead to higher food prices and potential product shortages
Busy first day at Asia Fruit Logistica in Hong Kong
UK cuts inspection tariff for Kenyan horticulture by half
Manjimup Horticulture Research Institute
Western Australian government's $1.2m investment is set to boost the state's apple production
Five tips for Jordanian sectors entering the EU market
Horticulture crop damage in Andhra's NTR district due to heavy rains
Bangladesh exporters call for reduced cargo fares and more space for fresh produce
Strategies for boosting exports in agriculture in Pakistan
USDA report on California crop progress & condition
California almond harvest in full swing
Grape production in Tajikistan sees an elevenfold increase
Asia Fruit Logistica 2024 kicked off with grand opening gala dinner
UK: Weekly average wholesale market prices for fruit and vegetables
Green capsicum prices down by 35% compared to last week
Greece faces rising fruit and vegetable prices
Thomas Crabos, Cofruid'Oc
“Reine des Reinettes available now or in a year”
Week 34 Fruit Wholesale Market Report
Mid-autumn fruit gift sets increase. Peruvian blueberries arrive in small quantities.
Trade between Afghanistan and Pakistan affected
Protesters disrupt peak import season at Torkham border
New Zealand supermarket chain reports full supply of local produce
Canadian Sustainability Strategy updated ahead of November launch
What Mexico’s “pause” with U.S. and Canadian embassies could mean for produce
Serbia's drought-related losses on fruit and vegetable crops could reach $550 million
Düsseldorf wholesale market about to move to Hilden
Current capacity is already over 80 percent of the possible total area
BLE KW 34:
'Tight supply gap for cucumbers intensified'
"This year, there were neither delays nor shortages in the fruit and vegetable sector"
“In some instances, we have growers telling us they’ve not had an increase in the price they’re paid for as long as a decade.”
NFF Horticulture Council, community groups call out Australian supermarkets for record profits in cost-of-living crisis
Australia:
Supermarkets cash despite cost of living
Australia:
$41 million investment to boost fruits, nuts and crops
Top fruit season kicks off in Kashmir
Week 33 fruit wholesale market report
New Zealand apples and South African oranges arrive in small quantities
Drought in the Azores causes crop loss of up to 70%
Thailand's produce imports from Vietnam see a surge in 2024
The shortage of warehouse space is causing significant concern in Central Asia
Average daily intake of fruits and vegetable has dropped
Rising fruit and vegetable prices have impact on South Korean diet
BLE report Week 33:
'Deliveries of nectarines and peaches from Spain and Italy have decreased'
Research projects proposes solutions against food waste
Vegetable imports totaled 61,700 tons
Kyrgyzstan imported 25,500 tons of fruit in the first half of 2024
First edition of the 'Les Remarquables' Trophy by Interfel
"A trophy to highlight initiatives increasing consumption of fresh fruit and vegetables"
Uzbekistan's fruit and vegetable exports surged by 17.7%
South Africa
Commodities gaining momentum in Q2: citrus, avocados, apples and pears, grapes, dates, and pineapples
Jordan obstructs Syrian trucks on their way to Saudi Arabia
Rosselkhoznadzor identifies reason for doubling of fruit and veg imports from China to Amur Region, Russia
Azerbaijan fruit and veg exports experienced noticeable decline during first seven months of 2024
Puerto Rico's agriculture sector counts losses after Storm Ernesto
Spanish fruit and vegetable exports see growth in the first half of 2024
Vietnamese enterprises urged to strictly comply with EU quality requirements
Robert van Ooijen, Van Ooijen Groenten en Fruit:
"Belgian cucumbers unprecedentedly expensive for the time of year"
Turkish farmers protest over agricultural pressures and economic challenges
Pennsylvania schools receive $7.3 million to distribute fresh produce
Economic downturn in Venezuela causes continued high prices
Expected decrease in produce prices has not occurred after reopening of Curaçao-Venezuela border
Jessica Cornely, Biofrais:
"We favor short and French supply chains"
January to July 2024
Azerbaijan reported exports of 368,549 tons of fruits and vegetables
National Retail Report - Specialty Crops
Local and regional fruits and vegetables continued to dominate produce ads this week
Canada is among the fastest-growing exporters of fruits and vegetables globally
Ali Capper recommends more business-oriented approach for UK agriculture
Vegetable processor Heinz Düpmann from Borgholzhausen
"We are particularly concerned about the disease pressure on the seed onions"
Average weekly wholesale prices of fruit and veg & bananas
Bananas from Ecuador come in at £0.99 in the UK
Vietnam's fruit and vegetable exports to South Korea surge
Ethiopia's starts macroeconomic reforms, intent on changing domestic horticulture
Egypt's agriculture exports surpass 5.6 million tons in 2024
Brighter Bites and FreshPoint deliver over 3.6 million pounds of produce
USMCA seasonal perishable products weekly update
Avocado supplies from Mexico shifted to smaller sizes as new Flora Loca crop arrives
BLE report Week 32:
'Demand for strawberries was not particularly strong'
Northeast Thailand markets see an influx of Chinese produce
High-speed line through Laos benefits Chinese fruit and veg exporters
Quebec farms face challenges after heavy rainfall
Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region - Northern China
Increased fruit and vegetable exports from Inner Mongolia's land ports
Maximilian Kaas and Julian Heusler, K&H Bio-Partner
"We had to import pallets of organic courgettes from the Netherlands in early June"
Andrew Pollock – The Compostable Company
AGOA gives South African bioplastics a cost advantage over everyone
Hungarian apples in high demand due to weak European harvest
Reducing food waste through acceptance of "ugly" produce in Australia
Over 85 % of fresh products exported to Russia
Armenian export of fresh fruits and vegetables surges
In Kyrgyzstan, quarantine-controlled products inspected for export
Tightened EU control over food safety affects Vietnamese exports
Healthy food on the menu as research teams join forces in Colac
Major sources of fruit and vegetable imports in Israel
Export of vegetables and fruits from Transnistria, Moldavian Republic increases
UK self-sufficiency must be upheld amid global instability, NFU says
Oman sees an uptick in fruit and vegetable trade
Frischezentrum Frankfurt:
"The consequences of inflation are extremely noticeable this year"
Calsa, Bel'Export, Peters Fruithandel and Paul Leegwater
Ten years of Russian boycott: exporters are both looking back and ahead
Fresh produce growth set to help Queensland agriculture commodities soar over the next financial year
Drought in Greece leads to decreased fruit and vegetable production and rising prices
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Consumer industry crucial for China's economic growth
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Southeast Asian consumers more likely to boycott brands due to geopolitical tensions
Queensland appoints Food Farmers Commissioner to mediate with supermarkets
Average weekly wholesale prices of fruit and veg & bananas
Bananas from Belize at £0.94: 2% rise from last week
Michael Coote - AUSVEG
Asia Fruit Logistica an important platform for Australian vegetable trade
Ukraine:
Zmiiv greenhouse complex repurposed to berry cultivation after rocket attacks
Turkey's export strategy shifts focus to Palestine
Agricultural cooperation between China and Uzbekistan fosters economic growth
Croatia sees significant drop in agricultural production
'Foodstuffs, Fruits and Vegetables Market' is critical entry point for Chilean food companies
Dubai and Chile enhance trade and investment ties
National Retail Report - Specialty Crops
Total US ad numbers this week were 285,699, a 3% decrease from last week
Current supplies of Canadian greenhouse bell peppers are a bit short
Driving cherry and blueberry consumption through influencer education
BLE report - week 31:
'Presence of the Bühler Frühzwetschge is expanding'
The opinion of Raffaele Lasciarrea of ILFRES
Fruit and vegetables and Ferragosto: scheduling versus versatility
Poland, a market with high growth potential for Italian companies
Bangladesh's fruit and vegetable intake among lowest in South Asia
2024 International Fresh Produce Association Southern Africa conference
Anticipated growth in South African fruit exports, but vegetable exports contract
India-Bangladesh trade through Bengal land ports to normalize
Fresh produce exports surge in Uzbekistan in 2024
David Figueredo, from Agrupa2 Hortofrutícola:
New auction in El Ejido, brings together more than 100 members
Manel Simon from Afrucat:
"We emerge stronger after a decade of Russian embargo"
Frischezentrum Frankfurt:
"The acquisition of Kronenfrucht has enabled us to increase our clout"
Peru eyes trade agreement with Morocco to enhance exports
Paul Schockman: "Exports from South Africa to the Middle East present opportunities"
Freshclusive expands with branch in South Africa
Disruption attributed to erratic internet impacting the banking sector
Trade between India and Bangladesh at a standstill
Chile and Brazil enhance agricultural cooperation
EU and Mercosur nearing trade agreement conclusion
Clemens Götzinger from Lindner Fruchtimport Ltd:
"Staff shortages are the biggest challenge we currently face"
Grape variety reminds Canadians of childhood
The Southern Africa Conference 2024 - International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA)
"We want to lessen your pain," Transnet CEO tells South African fruit industry
"We've come out stronger from adverse international contexts, such as the pandemic or the war in Ukraine"