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

Record level of rejections of SA citrus due to ‘Black Spot’ 

Record level of rejections of SA citrus due to ‘Black Spot’ 
Spanish citrus organisation Intercitrus is once again questioning the “aesthetic” measure adopted by South African operators to suspend shipments since September 15, not only because it is the seventh time […]
Wed 25/10/2023 by Richard Wilkinson

EU apple and pear forecasts revised downwards 

EU apple and pear forecasts revised downwards 
With harvesting underway this campaign, the World Apple and Pear Association (WAPA) has started revising its annual Apple and Pear Crop Forecast based on the latest insights from its members […]
Tue 24/10/2023 by Richard Wilkinson

Guatemalan exports disrupted by protests

Guatemalan exports disrupted by protests
Guatemala’s produce exports are being delayed by political protests, following allegations of interference in the election victory of anticorruption candidate Bernardo Arevalo.
Mon 23/10/2023 by Richard Wilkinson

Grocery inflation continues to fall in UK

Grocery inflation continues to fall in UK
The UK’s grocery price inflation has dropped to 11%, its lowest point in over a year, marking the seventh consecutive month of decline. According to the latest data from Kantar, […]
Thu 19/10/2023 by Richard Wilkinson

Carrefour to acquire 47 SuperCor stores from El Corte Inglés

Carrefour to acquire 47 SuperCor stores from El Corte Inglés
Carrefour is to purchase 47 SuperCor stores in Spain from El Corte Inglés in a deal worth €60 million. The transaction includes supermarkets and convenience stores located in strategic areas […]
Wed 18/10/2023 by Richard Wilkinson

Chile’s citrus exports surge by 46% 

Chile’s citrus exports surge by 46% 
After 2 challenging years due to drought and high shipping costs, there is finally some respite for Chile’s citrus exporters. Greater rainfall this year has helped increase productivity. At week […]
Wed 18/10/2023 by Richard Wilkinson

Hail storms cause €43 million in damage to Valencia crops

Hail storms cause €43 million in damage to Valencia crops
The Unió Llauradora reports that storms accompanied by rain, hail and wind affected a radius of more than 22,000 hectares of crops in the Valencia region, leading to estimated losses […]
Wed 04/10/2023 by Richard Wilkinson

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