XVIII International Banana Convention to have hybrid format

XVIII International Banana Convention to have hybrid format
The Bananatime2021 convention will be held in a hybrid format from 26-29 October at the Hilton Colón Guayaquil hotel, Ecuador. Meetings will be held with professionals from the Ecuadorian banana […]
Tue 07/09/2021 by Richard Wilkinson

Macfrut 2021 is finally here!

Macfrut 2021 is finally here!
The 2021 edition of Macfrut, the international trade fair for the fruit and vegetable sector, will take place from 7-9 September at the Rimini Expo Centre in Italy. The international […]
Mon 06/09/2021 by Richard Wilkinson

The PMA Fresh Summit to be held in person in New Orleans

The PMA Fresh Summit to be held in person in New Orleans
The Produce Marketing Association (PMA) has announced that the 72nd edition of the Fresh Summit fair will take place in person on October 28, 29 and 30 at the Ernest […]
Mon 06/09/2021 by Richard Wilkinson

Andalusia breaks export record

Andalusia breaks export record
The Spanish agricultural region of Andalusia set a new record for fruit and vegetable exports in the first half of 2021, with shipments worth just over €4 billion. This figure […]
Thu 02/09/2021 by Richard Wilkinson

Girona expects 16% larger apple crop

Girona expects 16% larger apple crop
The producers of the Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) Poma de Girona predict a harvest of 84,580 tons this year, 16% more than in the previous season. The favourable growing conditions […]
Thu 02/09/2021 by Richard Wilkinson

Peru’s blueberry exports set to smash 200,000-ton barrier

Peru’s blueberry exports set to smash 200,000-ton barrier
Peru expects another record-breaking season for its blueberry exports in 2021/22, with volumes up by 30% from last season to around 211,000 tons. To put this achievement into perspective, in […]
Wed 01/09/2021 by Richard Wilkinson

Turkey’s stone fruit crops contract due to spring frosts

Turkey’s stone fruit crops contract due to spring frosts
Turkey’s stone fruit crops are down this year due to adverse weather in key growing areas. After years of growth, the total cherry production forecast for 2021/22 is 860,000 tons, […]
Wed 01/09/2021 by Richard Wilkinson

Poland expects larger cherry crop 

Poland expects larger cherry crop 
In the 2021 campaign, FAS Warsaw forecasts Poland’s total cherry production at 213,000 tons, consisting of 165,000 tons of sour cherries and 48,000 tons of sweet cherries. This represents an […]
Wed 01/09/2021 by Richard Wilkinson

Spain’s fruit exports rebound in June

Spain’s fruit exports rebound in June
After months of decline, Spain’s fruit exports were up 22% Y-O-Y in June 2021. According to Fepex, fruit exports in June 2021 totalled almost 900,000 tons and were worth €962 […]
Tue 31/08/2021 by Richard Wilkinson

Californian plums to enter Japan for first time

Californian plums to enter Japan for first time
California’s plums have gained access to the lucrative Japanese market, as long as the sector can overcome a series of phytosanitary barriers. The California Fresh Fruit Association made the announcement […]
Tue 31/08/2021 by Richard Wilkinson

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