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Consumers in the UK spent £176.4m more on fresh fruit this year than they did in 2016. Nielsen found that fresh fruit and free-from foods were the fastest-growing grocery categories of the year in the UK, […]
Tue 02/01/2018 by Richard Wilkinson
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Mexico’s grapefruit exports for 2017/18 are expected to rise to 20,000 tons due to higher demand. Europe’s demand is stronger and offers better prices than the US market. Around 84% […]
Tue 02/01/2018 by Richard Wilkinson
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The commercial landscape of Almeria’s California pepper has been very favourable in recent years. Israel has reduced its shipments to Europe as its product did not fully meet the requirements, […]
Thu 28/12/2017 by Richard Wilkinson
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The arrival of significantly lower temperatures led to a reduction in the supply of courgette in Week 49. From Week 47 to 49, the price paid to the farmer for […]
Thu 28/12/2017 by Richard Wilkinson
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Trading in apple futures began on the Zhengzhou Commodity Exchange on December 22nd, 2017. This is the first trading in fresh fruit futures in the world and could boost the […]
Thu 28/12/2017 by Richard Wilkinson
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Currently, the most expensive tomato types are the vine and ribbed varieties. The ribbed tomato reaches its optimum quality in the month of December and is popular around Christmas time. […]
Wed 27/12/2017 by Richard Wilkinson
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Exports of Morocco’s tomatoes to the EU under quota began on October 1 (Week 40) and continue until April 20. The total quota for the 2017/18 campaign amounts to 285,000 […]
Wed 27/12/2017 by Richard Wilkinson
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Spanish citrus exporters feeling the pressure from Morocco in US markets are looking towards Asia instead. The US tariff on citrus imports from Spain of €0.019 per kg, which is […]
Wed 27/12/2017 by Richard Wilkinson
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India’s largest grape producer, Nashik, has begun exports of its early harvest products. As of 21st December, 106 containers (approximately 1,600 tons) had been exported to Russia, Dubai, Sri Lanka […]
Tue 26/12/2017 by Richard Wilkinson
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Mexico’s orange harvest is predicted to fall slightly to 4.6 million tons in 2017/18. Although weather conditions and rainfall might still affect overall production, producers are expecting good quality and […]
Tue 26/12/2017 by Richard Wilkinson
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The first Interpoma China has been a success, offering the international exhibitors that followed Interpoma in this new adventure the opportunity to familiarize themselves with the Chinese market and hosting […]
Wed 20/12/2017 by Richard Wilkinson
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The cooperation between Christian Befve and Cesena Fiera has resulted in the launch of the International Asparagus Days. It is a new international event dedicated to the asparagus supply chain […]
Wed 20/12/2017 by Richard Wilkinson
