Antonio Pronostico/European Union and CSO Italy
Despite weather problems limiting production, Mediterranean kiwi fruit continues to be appreciated all over the world thanks to its superior quality and taste. Funded by the EU, CSO Italy, and […]
Thu 27/01/2022 by Richard Wilkinson
Global Times
Trade between China and Chile is expected to surpass US$55 billion this year, according to a recent forecast by the Chilean Ambassador in Beijing, Luis Schmidt. The trade is driven […]
Wed 26/01/2022 by Richard Wilkinson
D-Quality Survey
With over 7,000 containers loaded with Chilean cherries arriving in Hong Kong’s port over this period, the current slow customs clearance is a real problem, according to industry insiders. While […]
Mon 24/01/2022 by Richard Wilkinson
Freepik/@prostooleh
Canada is facing growing shortages of fresh fruits and vegetables as border agents have begun refusing entry to unvaccinated US truckers, leading to chaos, according to a Bloomberg report. A mandate starting […]
Mon 24/01/2022 by Richard Wilkinson
El Core Inglés
The total value of EU agri-food trade (exports plus imports) for January-September 2021 stood at €239.5 billion, a 6.1% increase compared to the corresponding period last year. Exports were 8% […]
Thu 13/01/2022 by Richard Wilkinson
In 2020, Poland imported 2.5 million tons and exported 1.7 million tons of fresh fruit and vegetables, making the country the world’s 10th largest importer and 19th largest exporter.
Fri 10/12/2021 by María Belén Barbini
EU Commission
In light of pandemic-related travel restrictions affecting the region, EU Agriculture Commissioner Janusz Wojciechowski decided to postpone his high-level mission to Singapore and Vietnam, originally announced for March/April 2022. Led […]
Wed 08/12/2021 by EU Commission/Richard Wilkinson
Eurofresh Distribution
Food prices worldwide have reached near record highs, according to a Bloomberg report. A United Nations gauge of global food prices rose by 1.2% last month, as further evidence of […]
Mon 06/12/2021 by Richard Wilkinson
The port of Valencia is considered a strategic hub in the Mediterranean for reefer maritime traffic.
Fri 03/12/2021 by Luis Enrique Juvinao
Alexandra Sautois/Eurofresh Distribution
Egypt’s 2020/2021 table grape sector experienced a difficult season due to unexpected weather conditions. In April and May 2021, a heat wave accompanied with strong winds resulted in a 17% […]
Thu 02/12/2021 by Richard Wilkinson
Following its successful participation at the Fruit Attraction fair in Madrid, the Import Promotion Desk (IPD) is preparing for Fruit Logistica 2022 with African exhibitors.
Thu 02/12/2021 by Pierre Escodo - Translation Richard Wilkinson
