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

Italy-China fruit trade set to expand

Italy-China fruit trade set to expand
Trade between Italy and China was on the agenda in Shanghai last Wednesday 22nd November during Mac Fruit Attraction China, a new trade show for international fruit and vegetable exhibitors. The […]
Mon 04/12/2017 by Richard Wilkinson

Italy underscores fresh produce trade relations with China

Italy underscores fresh produce trade relations with China
A trade show press conference, focus on Italy-China trade, was held in Shanghai last week during Mac Fruit Attraction China, a new trade show for international fresh produce exhibitors. Mac […]
Wed 29/11/2017 by Richard Wilkinson

Brazil-Europe trade route recovers

Brazil-Europe trade route recovers
As the Brazilian fruit export season gets underway, the latest container statistics for the Europe-East Coast South America trade indicate a strengthening of the southbound market, while the long-time downwards […]
Mon 13/11/2017 by Richard Wilkinson

Citrusvil moves to open up new markets

Citrusvil moves to open up new markets
Engaged in cultivating citrus for over 40 years, Citrusvil is a comprehensive company that began with fresh produce and later extended this to the industrial sector. Today, 13% is earmarked […]
Fri 01/09/2017 by Richard Wilkinson

Fresh produce opportunities in Singapore

Fresh produce opportunities in Singapore
There is strong demand for fresh products in Singapore, a country where the fresh fruit and vegetables market is estimated to have been worth about $1 billion last year. “Even […]
Wed 04/01/2017 by Julie Butler

‘Better than ever’ trade deals done at FHC China

‘Better than ever’ trade deals done at FHC China
The 20th edition of the FHC China exhibition for imported food and beverages and the 4th edition of ProWine China for wine and spirits ended Wednesday November 9 with reports […]
Mon 12/12/2016 by Richard Wilkinson

Guatemalan fruits and vegetables take position in Europe

Guatemalan fruits and vegetables take position in Europe
In data provided by the Guatemalan Export Association (AGEXPORT), in 2015 shipments of these two items accounted for 13% of total Guatemalan foreign sales, a figure equivalent to US $ […]
Fri 07/10/2016 by Richard Wilkinson

Italian apples to delight more distant markets

Italian apples to delight more distant markets
Even though prices have recovered slightly and the quality of Italian apples is just perfect, the European market has not yet restored its pre-embargo balance. This season will not be […]
Fri 30/09/2016 by Richard Wilkinson

America’s revolution in fresh food retail

America’s revolution in fresh food retail
The growing popularity of meal kit providers is something America’s supermarkets need to keep an eye on. Companies such as Hello Fresh and Blue Apron are effectively nabbing sales from […]
Thu 15/09/2016 by Richard Wilkinson

Argentinean lemons seeking to conquer mega-markets

Argentinean lemons seeking to conquer mega-markets
The Tucumán Citrus Association, ATC, is celebrating its 40th anniversary. The association includes all of the active agents in the sector, such as primary producers and fresh and industrial fruit […]
Wed 27/07/2016 by Richard Wilkinson

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