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World banana exports down 7.5% in 2022

World banana exports down 7.5% in 2022
AEBE
Global exports of bananas fell by 7.5% during the first 10 months of 2022, compared to the previous year, with volumes shipped between January to October 2022 totalling 292.01 m […]
Tue 29/11/2022 by Richard Wilkinson

Banana’s exports drop by 7%, imports by 1%

Banana’s exports <strong>drop by 7%, </strong>imports<strong> by 1%</strong>
Eurofresh Distribution
According to the FAO, the global trade in bananas in 2021 was affected by several factors on both the supply and demand sides. If its estimates are accurate, the contraction involved will be among the largest annual drops in global banana shipments ever recorded. Anecdotal evidence suggests organic bananas continue to attract high demand throughout the year, however, as consumers in key import markets, notably in the European Union and United States, displayed a higher propensity to spend on organic produce.
Thu 17/11/2022 by Nadia Venticinque

Russian consumers switching to cheaper products

Russian consumers switching to cheaper products
Eurofresh Distribution
Before February 2022, experts were rather optimistic about the development of Russia’s FMCG market. It seemed that global trends, such as sustainability concerns and a shift toward healthier products, had taken hold among Russian consumers. Unfortunately, all the projections have been overturned as price awareness is now the leading factor influencing most consumer behaviour.
Wed 16/11/2022 by Natalia Bammatova

First China-Europe cold chain train leaves from Xiamen

First China-Europe cold chain train leaves from Xiamen
Xiamen Free Trade Zone
The first ever China-Europe freight train with reefer containers departed from Xiamen last Wednesday (Oct. 19). The train, which will travel from East China’s Fujian Province to Moscow, will transport […]
Tue 25/10/2022 by Richard Wilkinson

Fall in Ecuador’s banana exports to Russia and EU

Fall in Ecuador’s banana exports to Russia and EU
AEBE
Shipments of Ecuadorian bananas to Russia fell by 3% in volume between January and April 2022, compared to the same months in 2021, according to the monthly report published by […]
Tue 28/06/2022 by Richard Wilkinson

Russian consumers face 40-% surge of prices for open field vegetables

Russian consumers face 40-% surge of prices for open field vegetables
Eurofresh Distribution
Russian retailers have been recently facing shortage of open field vegetables, white cabbage, beetroot and carrot, in particular, and prices surge. Thus, cabbage suppliers’ prices increased by 56% during March […]
Mon 25/04/2022 by Natalia Bammatova

Fruit & vegetable preferences of Russian consumers

Fruit & vegetable preferences of Russian consumers
Perekrestok
Apples, oranges, cucumber and carrot became the leaders of express delivery purchases in March 2022, stated Evgeniy Tchetchetkin, Director for omni-channel business of Perekrestok brand. The research was carried out […]
Fri 01/04/2022 by Natalia Bamatova

Peruvian avocado exports feel impact of war

Peruvian avocado exports feel impact of war
Peru’s avocado exports have been hit by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. In February 2021, Russia was the third-largest market for Peruvian fruits. According to analysis from produce consultancy FreshFruit.pe, Peru […]
Thu 31/03/2022 by Richard Wilkinson

Surge in fruit imports entering Russia via Turkey

Surge in fruit imports entering Russia via Turkey
iStock/BODRUMSURF
Fruit exporters from South Africa and South America are using Turkey to get their fruit to the Russian market. Turkish fruit exporters report being barraged by calls from overseas producers […]
Thu 24/03/2022 by Richard Wilkinson

Fertiliser prices soar due to war in Ukraine 

Fertiliser prices soar due to war in Ukraine 
The war in Ukraine and the resulting sanctions imposed against Russia have sent fertiliser prices skyrocketing. Russia is the world’s largest exporter of fertiliser. Its exports in 2020 were valued […]
Wed 23/03/2022 by Richard Wilkinson

Russia market reopens to Chinese apples and pears

Russia market reopens to Chinese apples and pears
Eurofresh Distribution
After a 3-year suspension, Russian authorities have re-opened their market to Chinese apples and pears. The Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Supervision, an agency of Russia’s Ministry of Agriculture, […]
Wed 23/03/2022 by Richard Wilkinson

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