Australia set for record grape harvest

Australia set for record grape harvest
Australia’s table grape production in 2023/24 is expected to increase to a record 220,000 tons from an estimated 210,000 tons in 2022/23. According to a recent USDA report, this growth […]
Mon 20/11/2023 by Richard Wilkinson

Surge in vegetable prices expected over Christmas

Surge in vegetable prices expected over Christmas
UK retailer Sainsbury’s chief executive Simon Roberts has said that rising wages and high energy costs could delay any cuts in food prices, according to a report by The Times. […]
Thu 16/11/2023 by Richard Wilkinson

Falling inflation boosts UK grocery sales 

Falling inflation boosts UK grocery sales 
With grocery price inflation in the UK falling to single digits for the first time since July 2022, grocery sales have started to rise.
Tue 14/11/2023 by Richard Wilkinson

Egypt becoming major grape player

Egypt becoming major grape player
Egypt’s table grape crop is forecast to reach 1.57 million tons in 2023/24 (October-September), while exports are projected to total 170,000 tons. In Egypt, grapes are one of the most […]
Mon 13/11/2023 by Richard Wilkinson

Mercadona to market 10% more Spanish oranges this season

Mercadona to market 10% more Spanish oranges this season
With the Spanish orange just kicking off, retail giant Mercadona plans to market more than 140,000 tons of this citrus during the 2023/24 campaign, 10% more than in the previous […]
Mon 13/11/2023 by Richard Wilkinson

Chilean table grape exports to rise by 5% in 2023-24

Chilean table grape exports to rise by 5% in 2023-24
The first estimate of Chile’s 2023-24 table grape campaign indicates a 5% growth in exports, according to the Chilean Exporters’ Association (ASOEX). Shipments for the upcoming season are estimated at […]
Mon 13/11/2023 by Richard Wilkinson

Growth of organic produce in US continues

Growth of organic produce in US continues
Sales of organic fresh produce in the US continue to rise. In the third quarter of 2023, sale value and volume were up by 2% year-on-year, the same as in […]
Mon 13/11/2023 by Richard Wilkinson

Costa Rica committed to sustainable banana production

Costa Rica committed to sustainable banana production
The 30th anniversary of Costa Rica’s Banana Environmental Commission (CAB) saw a setting out of new green pledges. The establishment of the CAB in 1992 marked Costa Rica out as […]
Wed 08/11/2023 by Richard Wilkinson

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