China to import more nuts this year

China to import more nuts this year
FAS China forecasts commercial production of in-shell walnuts to remain unchanged in 2023/24 at 1.4 million tons. Cold winter temperatures in Xinjiang damaged the almond crop this year. FAS China […]
Mon 23/10/2023 by Richard Wilkinson

Chilean peaches and apricots gain access to China

Chilean peaches and apricots gain access to China
Ties between Chile and China are strengthening, as testified by the news that China has granted access to Chilean peaches and apricots after the signing of a protocol in Beijing […]
Mon 23/10/2023 by Richard Wilkinson

Colombian banana growers agree to increase wages

Colombian banana growers agree to increase wages
The Association of Banana Growers of Colombia (AUGURA), a non-profit union entity, has announced it is to increase wages, following a “historic” agreement with the union. The deal is intended […]
Thu 19/10/2023 by Richard Wilkinson

The new yellow kiwi project has a name: “Kikoka”

The new yellow kiwi project has a name: “Kikoka”
At Fruitattraction in Madrid, RIVOIRA Group (Italy) finally revealed, during a crowded press conference, the name of the NEW BRAND created for the marketing of the two recently launched yellow-fleshed varieties: "KIKOKA."
Thu 19/10/2023 by Rivoira

Luna ucr avocado tree to revolutionise sector

Luna ucr avocado tree to revolutionise sector
At this year’s Fruit Attraction, Eurosemillas presented the first variety of the international platform Green Motion Avocados, a type B flower avocado called LUNA ucr, that will revolutionise the concept […]
Thu 19/10/2023 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

60% of world’s fresh produce unprofitable

60% of world’s fresh produce unprofitable
A new report highlights how the soaring production and operating costs seen over the past three years have left around 60 per cent of supply unprofitable, meaning that the majority […]
Tue 17/10/2023 by Richard Wilkinson

Colombian Hass exports rice

Colombian Hass exports rice
Colombian Hass exports rice up by 25-30%. The main avocado harvest began in the week starting on September 11 and is projected to end in week 15 starting on April […]
Tue 17/10/2023 by Richard Wilkinson

Positive outlook for table grapes

Positive outlook for table grapes
Although global table grape exports dropped slightly last year, the prospects are positive for the industry, according to a recent report by Rabobank. It notes that supply countries dealing with […]
Thu 12/10/2023 by Richard Wilkinson

Colombian banana growers agree to increase wages

  The Association of Banana Growers of Colombia (AUGURA), a non-profit union entity, has announced it is to increase wages, following a “historic” agreement with the union. The deal is […]
Wed 11/10/2023 by Richard Wilkinson

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