Initial months of 2024:
Sector | General fresh produce
Fruchthof Berlin to celebrate its 75th birthday on 15 September
"We have agreed to further develop this property"
Frankfurt-based wholesale company Josef Stapf set to expand
"The latest business acquisitions have enabled us to significantly expand our catchment area"
Canada's certified organic fruit and vegetable production declined in 2023
Russia imposes import ban on Armenian fresh produce over food safety concerns
China Week 28 Fruit Wholesale Market Report
First batch of Peruvian blueberries of the new season arrives - Sichuan seedless pomegranates are on the market
A partnership between the Abiomed and Opisicula producers' organizations
Sicily's first AOP brings together 500 producers
North Carolina growers grapple with severe drought
BLE report week 28:
'There were some domestic bell peppers, which could be relatively expensive'
Photo report of another successful Organic Produce Summit
Iran's agricultural exports see a rise in the first quarter
Summer price drop in fruit and vegetables not seen in Turkey this year
Sustainable food advocates want to boost local produce supply for Brisbane by 2032 Olympics
Brand Cross: "There is a false myth that needs to be dispelled"
Understanding the importance of communicating about fruits and vegetables
China looks to South African food exports to diversify sources
Stats NZ unveils data indicating a notable decline in food prices
Costa Group:
"Time is ripe for new approach to fresh produce exports"
Rising prices of fresh produce in Russia: what to expect this autumn
South Africa's trade ties with the US under scrutiny
Central Asian Republics to supply fruits and vegetables to Russian regions
Average weekly wholesale prices of fruit and veg & bananas
Bananas from Colombia priced at £1.32
Pakistan prevents entry of 300 Afghan trucks with fruits and vegetables
BLE report 27
The availability of strawberries generally became a little more limited
Investments in Australian horticulture sector to counter the recent decline in fruit and veg consumption
National Retail Report - Specialty Crops
Cherries, peaches, nectarines, grapes, and cantaloupes received the most advertisements
USMCA seasonal perishable products weekly update
Avocado markets continue to weaken in both demand and price for Mexico product as volume increases
From January to May 2024, Uzbekistan exported 722,100 tons of fruits and vegetables
Italy-focused exporter Fris-Co incorporated into the Dole group
Frischezentrum Frankfurt:
"Cucumber prices have roughly doubled within a week"
Snacking category offers significant opportunity for fresh produce
403 tonnes of produce distributed to various charities
"We really want to encourage other food companies/businesses to come on board"
Azerbaijan
Fresh produce is quite expensive in Baku this summer
Recovery and optimism in New Zealand's produce industry
Record employment in Brazilian agribusiness in early 2024
Hendrix Fruit & Vegetables and P. Seelen Grubbenvorst join forces:
"Selling more volume per customer through a wide product range"
China: Specialty crop market situation and trends from 2017 to 2023
Most specialty crop import values from the US have dropped over the last several years
Global demand for frozen fruits and vegetables, an opportunity for Peru
Kyrgyzstan Ministry of Agriculture reveals which vegetables and fruits are exported to Russia
Ethiopian agricultural exports thrive despite the Red Sea shipping disruption
In the first half of 2024
Value of Egyptian agri exports increases by $600 mln YoY
Hawke's Bay horticulture's recovery from cyclone Gabrielle needs more funding
New Zealand annual fruit and vegetable prices drop for first time in six years
Appeal to reopen all PMC-controlled markets
Utilization of vegetable markets under scrutiny in Pune
Liberian President to launch new national agriculture development plan
South Africa grapples with AGOA compliance concerns
New Zealanders divided on genetic technology in food production
India-UK Free Trade Agreement talks to resume
Vietnamese fruit and vegetable exports forecast to remain smooth
Jamaican growers work on recovery after Hurricane Beryl
New export arrangements between New Zealand and Indonesia will boost two-way trade
Black frost impacts agriculture in Limpopo, South Africa
Decline encompasses areas designated for fruit and berry plantations
Estonia sees a decrease in agricultural land use in 2024
Average weekly wholesale prices of fruit and veg & bananas
Bananas from Belize at £1.04: unchanged from last week
Canada's reliance on food imports is increasing
Huseyin Culdur, Enes Groenten en Fruit:
"Cash-and-carry business is alive and well, we are now open on Saturday mornings too"
USMCA seasonal perishable products weekly update
Avocado shipments from Mexico expected to increase as inspections have resumed
Many US retailers opted to extend their ads through July 4
New name and location RAAD (Inter-)national
Supporting international produce companies as they expand into the European market
Export of fruit and vegetable products to Russia from Asia
Michigan fruit and vegetable growers face challenges
Jamaican Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries & Mining reports damage from Hurricane Beryl
Challenges and opportunities in Ukraine's 2024 fruit and vegetable season
Unrest affects sales in New Delhi fruit and vegetable market
Armenia sees 20% increase in the export of fresh fruits and vegetables in 2024
Cambodia sees notable increase in agricultural exports in H1 2024
Increased import of seasonal fruits and vegetables into Siberia from China
Düsseldorf wholesale market moves:
New era at the modern site in Düsseldorf-Hilden
Davide Vernocchi presenting Apo Conerpo's 2023 budget
"Orchard protection brings a more optimistic look to the future"
Is Canadian retail the right fit for CEA produce?
Many mango exporters in attendance
Italy-Senegal relations going strong in the fruit and vegetable sector
BLE report week 26:
'Apple imports from overseas increasingly penetrated the market'
India will displace China as the main driver of growth in agricultural demand
58% of Armenia's agri-food products are exported to Russia
Armenia attempts to diversify agricultural exports
Greece sees a rise in fruit and vegetable imports in the first half of 2024
ZimTrade and Turkish Exporters Assembly initiate partnership to enhance trade relations
Heemskerk fresh & easy and Fruity Pack sign partnership agreement
Heat arrives amid harvest season for various summer crops in California
West Coast braces for first major heat wave of the summer
Minister of Agriculture and Forestry, Ibrahim Yumakli:
"Turkey secures top spot in Europe for agricultural revenue"
Pakistan
Increased regulatory duties on imported produce in Finance Bill 2024
Matthews Moatli – Productivity SA
Business coaching opportunity for fresh exporters from Gauteng
Price escalation for fruits and vegetables in Russia
Syngenta to construct €9.6 million innovation center in El Ejido
Iran's agro-food exports see uptick in first quarter
How produce pricing fares for a 4th of July barbecue
Kyrgyz farmers invited to export fruits and vegetables to major Russian retail chains
EU-Kenya trade agreement comes into effect
The strike has affected various agricultural products in different ways
Senasa workers' strike: a latent risk for Peruvian fruit and vegetable exports
Average weekly wholesale prices of fruit and veg & bananas
Bananas from Belize at £1.04: up 4% compared to last week
Post-Brexit border issues are still impacting plant imports in Britain and Europe
Jane Strijdom – International Fresh Produce Association
IFPA Southern Africa Conference takes the measure of fresh produce in post-election South Africa
Philippe Dumay, Viale et Dumay - A lackluster market
"We sell small quantities of everything"
Colombia increases fruit exports by 29% in 2024
Charlotte Buyck, Calsa:
"Due to weather extremes, we are diversifying our sourcing so as not to be dependent on any one region"
TAHA CEO announces development
Tanzania has a new initiative to boost horticultural exports to the UK
Strawberries, oranges, apples all went up in price
VAT reduction impacts food prices in Spain
National Retail Report - Specialty Crops
With 4th of July approaching, the number of advertisements has increased this week
USMCA seasonal perishable products weekly update
Avocado imports from Mexico expected to increase
Flood impact on agriculture in Chongqing and Hunan, China
Australian legislation aims to modify tax system to favor fresh produce donations
Advertising and communication, the keys to increasing fruit and vegetable consumption, according to Anecoop
"Nowadays it is difficult for fruit and vegetable brands to have visibility on supermarket shelves"
Hungary announces €125 mln tender for horticultural development
Vegetable and fruit prices in Kazakhstan: annual dynamics
Robert Blomsteel, EDN:
"Availability of organic greenhouse vegetables very limited, prices are at firm levels"
BLE report week 25
'Domestic asparagus offers continued to dominate the wholesale markets'
Vegetable prices reach new heights in Khulna
Exploring the growth of fresh fruit and vegetable production in Canada
Affecting essential crops such as tomatoes, corn and more
Egypt faces fertilizer shortage due to natural gas supply issues
Peruvian president visits China to boost trade
Uzbekistan's fruit and vegetable exports increase by 10% in first five months of 2024
National Bureau of Statistics examines Nigeria's agricultural landscape
Surge in demand for fresh fruits and veg quadruples in Greece
Produce auctions on the rise in Ohio
NSO report reveals: Fruits & vegetables top list of all crops in value terms
Early Moroccan vegetables: mixed results for a difficult season
Significant portion of the populace faces food scarcity
Ghana struggles with rising food prices
Kyrgyzstan considers banning vegetable and fruit imports from Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan
Barra Sweetnam, Allfresh Wholesale
"We have taken to social media to let chefs, hotels and restaurants know what is available from our local growers"
The influence of the Olympic Games will be “double or quits”
June was “too quiet” at Rungis
Average weekly wholesale prices of fruit and veg & bananas
Bananas from Belize at £0.99: 4% drop from last week
U.S. will probably hit record agricultural trade deficit
Mustafa Ozdemir, AGF Overtoom:
"Using our Turkish fruit and vegetables as an asset, we now export to all over Europe"
Turkey’s fresh fruit and vegetable exports surge to $284 million in May
National Retail Report - Specialty Crops
Peaches, nectarines, cherries, and grapes were some of the sweetest deals this week
USMCA seasonal perishable products weekly update
Mexican avocado shipments via Texas expected to decrease sharply
Over 60,000 tons of fresh produce sent from China to Mongolia
Vietnam's fruit and vegetable exports surge in the first half of 2024
Kurdistan region increases fruit and vegetable exports to Iraqi provinces
Nico Gaude from Abels Früchte Welt Ltd: