China imports 25% more Ecuadorian bananas

China imports 25% more Ecuadorian bananas
Despite logistical challenges, China’s banana imports from Ecuador have risen by over 25% in the first half of 2022 compared to the same period of the previous year. According to […]
Mon 22/08/2022 by Richard Wilkinson

Spanish tomato sector concerned about drop in EU production 

Spanish tomato sector concerned about drop in EU production 
Spain’s fruit and vegetable federation Fepex has expressed concern that European tomato production will be down by 3% this year, while imports will grow by the same percentage, according to […]
Tue 19/07/2022 by Richard Wilkinson

South African citrus exports to EU in jeopardy

South African citrus exports to EU in jeopardy
South Africa’s Citrus Growers Association (CGA) believes that the new EU cold treatment regulations for oranges could see 3.2 million cartons of citrus currently headed to the region being destroyed […]
Mon 18/07/2022 by Richard Wilkinson

Exotic fruit sees slight recovery in Italian market

Exotic fruit sees <strong>slight recovery</strong> in Italian market
Exotic fruit is the segment that probably suffered the most during the pandemic. While demand has fortunately increased in recent months, it is not yet back to pre-pandemic levels. Avocados and organic bananas are regaining ground, however.
Fri 24/06/2022 by Gabriele Orsi

Italy is the EU’s third-largest market

<strong>Italy </strong>is the EU’s third-largest market
Italy’s food retail sales reached US$170 billion in 2020, 5.6% more than in 2019, while online grocery shopping grew by 134%.
Fri 24/06/2022 by Maria del Mar Valenzuela 

Golden Gardens, the berry importer from Dubai

Golden Gardens, <em>the berry importer from Dubai</em>
“Though our principal category is berries, we also offer a large assortment of stone and citrus fruit to our clients in the UAE, including hypermarkets, supermarkets, wholesale markets and catering companies,” said […]
Fri 10/06/2022 by Natalia Bammatova

US opens doors to Ecuadorian avocado

US opens doors to Ecuadorian avocado
Ecuador’s avocados have gained access to the US market after the US Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection (APHIS) authorised imports of commercial fresh avocados of all varieties […]
Thu 09/06/2022 by Richard Wilkinson

US fruit imports surge in January and February

US fruit imports surge in January and February
US fruit imports jumped by 23% y-o-y to a record $4.9bn during January and February this year, with fresh, frozen and processed categories all seeing double-digit growth, according to USDA […]
Thu 05/05/2022 by Richard Wilkinson

UK postpones border controls on EU imports for fourth time

UK postpones border controls on EU imports for fourth time
The UK government has announced that it will be once again postponing phytosanitary controls on imports of fresh products from the EU, making this the fourth such delay. Government reports […]
Mon 02/05/2022 by Richard Wilkinson

India to lower tariffs on imports of Australian citrus 

India to lower tariffs on imports of Australian citrus 
As part of ongoing free trade agreement negotiations, India and Australia have reached an interim arrangement whereby tariffs on Australian citrus exports will be halved. Once it comes into force, […]
Wed 27/04/2022 by Richard Wilkinson

Belgium overtakes Spain as main market for French potatoes

Belgium overtakes Spain as main market for French potatoes
Spain is no longer the first destination for French potatoes, having been surpassed by Belgium this season. While Spanish imports of French potatoes fell by 18% in the first six […]
Wed 20/04/2022 by Richard Wilkinson

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