Argentina’s citrus production to rise in 2017/2018

Argentina’s citrus production to rise in 2017/2018
Argentina’s experts predict that overall fresh citrus production will increase this year thanks to the favourable weather conditions in the country. As for exports, volumes of lemons shipped overseas are […]
Mon 29/01/2018 by Richard Wilkinson

Slump in Peru mango exports so far this season

Slump in Peru mango exports so far this season
The Ecuadorian mango season, which began in the last week of September and will run until mid January, is expected to see around 14.1 million boxes produced. The country’s main […]
Thu 04/01/2018 by Richard Wilkinson

Mexico’s grapefruit exports boosted by European demand

Mexico’s grapefruit exports boosted by European demand
Mexico’s grapefruit exports for 2017/18 are expected to rise to 20,000 tons due to higher demand. Europe’s demand is stronger and offers better prices than the US market. Around 84% […]
Tue 02/01/2018 by Richard Wilkinson

Mexico’s lemon and lime production up slightly

Mexico’s lemon and lime production up slightly
Although they are not yet officially confirmed, estimates for the 2017/18 production of Key limes and Persian limes are for a yield of 2.5 million tons. This is thanks to […]
Tue 26/12/2017 by Richard Wilkinson

Mexico’s orange harvest slightly down in 2017/18

Mexico’s orange harvest slightly down in 2017/18
Mexico’s orange harvest is predicted to fall slightly to 4.6 million tons in 2017/18.  Although weather conditions and rainfall might still affect overall production, producers are expecting good quality and […]
Tue 26/12/2017 by Richard Wilkinson

Chilean avocado exports climb 61.7% in value

Chilean avocado exports climb 61.7% in value
From January to September 2017 Chilean avocado exports were up by 42.9% in volume, to 90,985 tons, and rose by 61.7% in value to US$197.5 million compared with 2016 levels. […]
Mon 11/12/2017 by Richard Wilkinson

An EU-Mercosur Free Trade Agreement on the horizon

An EU-Mercosur Free Trade Agreement on the horizon
Following protracted negotiations, the EU-Mercosur Free Trade Agreement is starting to make progress. This negotiation process dates back to 1999, but failed to reach an agreement leaving the process suspended […]
Thu 07/12/2017 by Richard Wilkinson

Chile to position blueberries as ultimate winter snack

Chile to position blueberries as ultimate winter snack
The Chilean Blueberry Committee’s brand-new UK campaign will promote blueberries as the perfect sharing food and health snack, as exports prepare to break a new record. Chile’s 2017-18 blueberry campaign […]
Tue 28/11/2017 by Richard Wilkinson

Mexico expects low apple production

Mexico expects low apple production
Apple production in Mexico is expected to be rather low and apples sizes slightly smaller than those of last year. The forecast for 2017/18 (August/July) apple production is expected to […]
Mon 13/11/2017 by Richard Wilkinson

Bumper year in store for Chilean cherries 

Bumper year in store for Chilean cherries 
Chile’s cherry production is expected to be up this year thanks to ideal weather conditions during the growing season.  Forecasts are for a rise of 30% on last year’s levels. […]
Mon 13/11/2017 by Richard Wilkinson

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