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China’s Sichuan orange production increased by around 15% this year, continuing the upward trend of recent years. As more trees reach fruit-bearing age, production will continue to expand for the […]
Tue 05/12/2017 by Richard Wilkinson
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Even though India is one of the world’s largest apple producers, increased demand by the country’s growing middle class requires imports. Indeed, the apple is the largest imported fruit in […]
Tue 05/12/2017 by Richard Wilkinson
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Adverse weather conditions are set to put the brakes on the rapid growth seen in pineapple production over the past decade, with global production in 2017 expected to rise by […]
Tue 05/12/2017 by Richard Wilkinson
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The Valencian Association of Farmers (AVA-ASAJA) is protesting against several large supermarket chains which are selling citrus fruit at loss-leaders. They claim this practice poses a serious threat to the […]
Mon 04/12/2017 by Richard Wilkinson
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Most EU sugar beet producing countries expect above-average yields and sugar contents. Weather conditions have largely been favourable in most of France and the main production regions of the UK, […]
Mon 04/12/2017 by Richard Wilkinson
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Over the past two seasons, citrus consumption has been slow to recover in Western Europe. However, in Eastern Europe, it is another story, with consumption rising steadily, from 9kg per […]
Mon 04/12/2017 by Richard Wilkinson
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On November 24, the four-day 2017 Zhejiang Agricultural Expo kicked off at the Zhejiang Agricultural Exhibition, the New Agricultural Exhibition Center and the Peace Exhibition Center. More than 1,500 agricultural […]
Mon 04/12/2017 by Richard Wilkinson
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France’s 2016 apple harvest took place around two weeks later than usual. The colouring is slow to express itself on early varieties such as Gala, Estar and Reine des Reinettes. […]
Mon 04/12/2017 by Richard Wilkinson
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Global avocado production is set to hit 5.8 million tons, up 3.4% from 2016, according to FAO reports. Increased worldwide demand is driving this growth for the fastest growing category […]
Mon 04/12/2017 by Richard Wilkinson
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With consumers wanting their products faster and cheaper, the market for perishables is changing. To meet the higher expectations, retailers need to adapt their perishables logistics. Even potatoes are now […]
Mon 04/12/2017 by Richard Wilkinson
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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
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Zespri recognised for best growth strategy The cooperative was awarded top prize in the Deloitte Top 200 Awards for its growth strategy, with global sales on course to double to […]
Tue 28/11/2017 by Richard Wilkinson
