Oversupply of Chinese apples leads to low prices

Oversupply of Chinese apples leads to low prices
With China’s 2017-18 apple harvest almost over, production volumes are down, apple sales are poor, and imported sizes are mainly small. Forecasts for China’s apple production are for 44.5 million […]
Tue 12/12/2017 by Richard Wilkinson

Heavy rains ravage India’s grape crops

Heavy rains ravage India’s grape crops
On 5th Decemeber, India’s largest grape-producing region, Maharashtra, was struck by tropical storm Ockhi, which left a ravaged crop in its wake. Output was already expected to be lower before […]
Tue 12/12/2017 by Richard Wilkinson

Mali’s mango production falls

Mali’s mango production falls
The production of mangoes in Mali this season was lower than last year with 64,730 tons produced, against 67,315 tons last year. Losses are expected to reach € 774,000. The […]
Mon 11/12/2017 by Richard Wilkinson

Egypt could become world’s top orange exporter in 2018

Egypt could become world’s top orange exporter in 2018
Demand for Egyptian oranges in the international markets has increased significantly over the last ten years. In 2016 the devaluation of the Egyptian pound made the country’s oranges more competitive […]
Mon 11/12/2017 by Richard Wilkinson

Chilean avocado exports climb 61.7% in value

Chilean avocado exports climb 61.7% in value
From January to September 2017 Chilean avocado exports were up by 42.9% in volume, to 90,985 tons, and rose by 61.7% in value to US$197.5 million compared with 2016 levels. […]
Mon 11/12/2017 by Richard Wilkinson

Dark-green Faiza RZ bean surprises German consumers

Dark-green Faiza RZ bean surprises German consumers
Greentense is one of Rijk Zwaan’s newest concepts. It is based on Faiza RZ, an innovative variety of pole-slicing bean with an attractive dark-green colour and intense flavour. Various customers […]
Mon 11/12/2017 by Richard Wilkinson

Citriculture Forum discusses health risks to crops

Citriculture Forum discusses health risks to crops
In attendance at Huelva’s Citriculture Forum organised by the Ecovalia association was Valentín Almansa, general director of Spain’s Health of Agricultural Production department of the Ministry of Agriculture. Almansa underlined […]
Wed 06/12/2017 by Richard Wilkinson

Thailand’s bumper longan crop leads to price fall

Thailand’s bumper longan crop leads to price fall
2017 has been a bumper year for Thailand’s longan  producers. In heavy demand in many world markets, this year’s crop is of higher quality than last year’s thanks to the […]
Tue 05/12/2017 by Richard Wilkinson

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