Italian fruit exporters spying new Asian markets 

Italian fruit exporters spying new Asian markets 
Italy’s fruit exporters are increasingly looking towards Asian markets, particularly for pears, apples and kiwifruit, according to CSO Italy. The organisation recently organised four inspection visits in the region to […]
Mon 20/11/2023 by Richard Wilkinson

Calls to ban individually wrapped produce

Calls to ban individually wrapped produce
In the UK, 60% of people are in favour of banning individually wrapped fruit and vegetables, according to a recent survey. Sustainable packaging firm W.F.Denny surveyed over 1,000 people, with […]
Tue 07/11/2023 by Richard Wilkinson

Spanish F&V exports drop

Spanish F&V exports drop
Spain’s fresh produce exports from January to August 2023 were down by 7.7% in volume compared to the same period of the previous year, with a total of 7.6 million tons, while the value increased by 6 .5%, to €11.69 billion.
Wed 01/11/2023 by Richard Wilkinson

MSC sued by Chilean fruit exporters for “systematic abuse”

MSC sued by Chilean fruit exporters for “systematic abuse”
A group of 23 Chilean fruit exporters have sued Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) for a “continuous and systematic succession of abuses” during the 2021/22 export season, resulting in losses of US$38m.
Tue 31/10/2023 by Richard Wilkinson

Spain’s non-EU produce exports fall by 35%

Spain’s non-EU produce exports fall by 35%
Spanish exports of fresh fruits and vegetables outside Europe fell by 35% in volume from January to July 2023 compared to the same period in 2022, dropping to 169,735 tons. […]
Thu 26/10/2023 by Richard Wilkinson

Aldi slashes prices of fresh produce

Aldi slashes prices of fresh produce
Discount retailer Aldi UK has announced price cuts on 10 fresh fruit and vegetables by up to 36% to boost healthy eating during the cost-of-living crisis.
Tue 15/08/2023 by Richard Wilkinson

Spanish horticultural exports continue to fall

Spanish horticultural exports continue to fall
The Spanish export of fruit and vegetables in May fell by 4.4% compared to the same period of 2022, with a total of 1.03 million tons, a figure that maintains […]
Tue 01/08/2023 by Richard Wilkinson

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