Sector | General fresh produce
BLE report Week 20:
Availability of asparagus expanded unabated
Cautious optimism in New Zealand's horticulture sector
IFPA tracks trends with executive leaders in Chile
Egyptian agricultural exports reached record levels in 2023
Trade revival with Pakistan is a key issue in Amritsar elections
USDA awards $300 million to diversify export markets for U.S. agriculture
Uzbekistan delivers another blow to its own export of fruits and vegetables
Singapore's food security and local production challenges
Heavy rains impact fresh produce in Kenya
Guyana's president unveils agricultural development plans for Bonasika
Bangladesh
11,000 farmers empowered to adopt eco-friendly agricultural processes
Pre-monsoon showers impact horticulture in Pune, India
Tendai Chitapi, Oliver Windram – Kuronga
Smoothing the farming journey, the AI way
Nigeria's Central Bank disbursed $2.13 bln for food imports in 2023
Grape, blueberry, avocado, and mango exports stood out
In the first quarter of the year, Peruvian agricultural exports increased by 8.7%
Rob Gourmet
"Attractive prices help us promote niche products"
Fruit fly outbreak impacts South Australian supply of capsicum, eggplant, and zucchini
New Zealand launches "Made with Care" campaign in HCM City
Winners of 2nd Premier’s horticulture awards for excellence announced
UK's horticultural sector could enhance performance through sustainable practices
Average weekly wholesale prices of fruit and veg & bananas
Bananas from Belize at £0.99: 6% drop from last week
CPMA welcomes Loblaw’s support for Canada’s Grocery Code of Conduct
List of forbidden fruits and vegetables barred from entering Botswana set for new additions
Week 20 Fruit Wholesale Market Report
Durian prices are stable while the supply of coconuts and dragon fruits is low
Grønt Fra Nord opens new farm in Fauske
Norway: Maintaining import prices ‘to stay relevant’
The most exported Albanian fresh foods
Vietnamese agricultural products gain global popularity
Sarawak's agricultural sector is undergoing significant transformations
Simon Matthews - AgriCoat Nature seal
"We are doing some really exciting things with ready to eat products for salad bowls and sandwiches"
Kenya to gain from COMESA post-harvest loss plan
Reko market concept gains traction in Australia
East Africa faces food shortage after floods
BLE report Week 19:
'Moroccan TOVs are disappearing from the market'
Charles Mwirumbi - Charic Fresh Fruits & Vegetables Exporters
Ugandan exporter sees big interest at Macfrut
Tewodros Zewdie - Ethiopian Horticulture Producer Exporter’s Association
"Blueberries and avocados are up and coming products for export”
New tariffs on Chinese goods announced by the U.S.
Eight farmworkers lose their lives in Florida bus crash
Sunak unveils landmark £2.4B support plan to boost British farming and food security
Value of U.S. fresh fruit and vegetable exports to the world was $7.0 billion in 2023
Bosnia and Herzegovina still reliant on imported foodstuffs
'Export growth not attributed to re-export activities'
Armenia's agricultural exports to Russia show notable increase
U.S. organic sales witnessed a market surge in 2023
European Council extends trade liberalization for Moldova
Average weekly wholesale prices of fruit and veg & bananas
Bananas from Belize at £1.06: 8% drop from last week
Produce rescue efforts eye Western Canadian expansion
Tripartite agreement between French Ministry of Agriculture, CTIFL and Interfel
“A breath of fresh air for Fruit and Vegetable Research and Innovation”
Call for fruit and vegetable growers to vote in HortNZ levy referendum
Australian freshcare producers gain approval for Costco in the U.S. and Canada
Albanian greenhouse farmers continue to report large losses
National Retail Report - specialty crops
Great deals on Mother's Day favorites like strawberries, blueberries, asparagus, and pineapples
USMCA seasonal perishable products weekly update
Avocado demand from California and Mexico is slow
Turkey’s fresh fruit and vegetable exports reached $211.49 million in April
Photo report: Fresh produce department at Metro supermarket, Lima
China's fruit imports from Mekong countries hit $10.7 billion in 2023
Malaysia's Mega First buys 64% stake in CSC Agriculture
Greener future on the way for Scenic Rim agriculture
UGA-Tifton demonstration lab to fuel innovation in precision agriculture
Minimal growth in Filipino agricultural sector in Q1
BLE report Week 18:
"There is a cauliflower supply gap"
Moldova's agricultural exports continue to enjoy duty exemptions to the UK
Adverse weather destroys potato crops
Impending food shortage in Nyandarua due to floods
Green leaf and root vegetables now 20 to 25 percent cheaper than last year
Fresh fruit and vegetable prices drop in New Zealand
Average weekly wholesale prices of fruit and veg & bananas
Bananas from Belize up 22% compared to last week
Israeli businesses are looking for indirect routes to resume imports from Turkey
Israel responds to Turkish economic boycott with search for alternatives
Nigeria's agricultural sector faces challenges due to increased production costs
Northeast region of Brazil is at the forefront of the mango market
Short-term outlook for EU agricultural markets in 2024
EU consumption of fresh apples falls as production declines
Pune experiences reduced arrivals of fruits and vegetables
Sevki Özdemir of EK Service Ltd in Duisburg
Weather conditions significantly delay the start of this year's watermelon campaign
Week 18 Fruit Wholesale Market Report
Thai Durian arrivals surge, coconut prices continue to rise
Fresh Line Fruit Services continues on its expansion course
"Faster, targeted, and efficient services for returned and rejected goods"
Joint Iran-Africa Agriculture and Water Resources Committee announced
Price hike for fruits and vegetables in Cyprus
NFF delivers 17 priorities for the Federal Budget to advance agriculture
USMCA seasonal perishable products weekly update
Avocado movement from Mexico through Texas expected to decrease slightly
National Retail Report - specialty crops
Avocados, mangos, limes, sweet onions, jalapeños highly featured for Cinco de Mayo
Status of Andalusia's greenhouse crops at the end of April
East Africa faces food shortages due to extreme weather
Drought impacts on fruit and vegetable prices in Hubballi-Dharwad market
Traders respond to the looming end of the Düsseldorf wholesale market
"The wholesale market is a sales icon, a tradition, and a necessity"
India-New Zealand trade talks focus on collaboration
Stabilizing food prices in Kazakhstan
“There is an urgent need to take action with the younger generation”
New European Good Move program
Vietnam:
Agri businesses emphasize enhancing product quality to maintain competitive edge
Photo report CPMA Vancouver
Behind the agro-trade feud between Morocco and Mauritania
BLE report Week 17:
"Belgian, Dutch, and domestic cucumbers formed the basis"
Ad Pollux, Eurofresh:
"Unrest in Düsseldorf and Cologne results in an increased influx of German customers to Venlo"
Significant breakthrough through intercropping
Optimizing crop yields for Mars: insights from Wageningen University
As inflation deceleration spurs consumer spending
Coles responds to cooling inflation in Australia
First domestic strawberries should be available in time for Mother's Day
Finland's agri season delayed cold, wet start to the year
Most U.S. counties with high concentration of specialty crop farms are located along coasts
Davao City and New Zealand collaborate on durian research
FreshPlaza Special on Peru
To swerve as primary entry point into the EU for perishables
IAG Cargo expands its perishables facility in Madrid
"Consumers in the desert benefit from Dutch greenhouse technology"
'UK should introduce a Horticulture Strategy to boost fruit and vegetable consumption and production'
"Kenya is a minor fruit and vegetable sector player"
Uzbekistan reported significant uptick in agri exports in Q1 2024
Austria: Traders and producers speak out on the organic market
"The organic selection is still much more limited, comparatively"
CPMA Convention and Trade Show event summary
GrubMarket expands further into South Africa through the acquisition of Global Produce
Agri tech has an important role in Australia's growth
New UK trade checks will escalate import costs
Average weekly wholesale prices of fruit and veg & bananas
Bananas from Belize at £0.94: 2% drop from last week
Lemon prices surge in India
"This year it has hit us extraordinarily early"
Unprecedented whitefly invasion in citrus and kakis in the Region of Valencia
Minister reports price reduction in fruits and vegetables in Punjab
Latest research from Fairmiles:
'At least 18 million livelihoods in developing countries are supported by airfreighted fresh produce'
'Morocco’s vegetable and fruit market is plagued by monopolistic practices'
"Jef's arrival means we can tap into new markets"
Bel'Export expands to offer a complete Belgian and Dutch fresh produce range
Price movement in Bulgaria's food market
Imported cucumbers and greenhouse cucumbers saw a reduction in prices
National Retail Report - specialty crops
Total ad numbers this week came in at 294,443
USMCA seasonal perishable products weekly update
Avocado shippers are busy filling Cinco-de-Mayo contracts and commitments
Pfalzmarkt eG: Earliest fresh vegetable season start in decades
"Celery root, Napa cabbage, and Hokkaido pumpkins are becoming more popular"
Week 17 Fruit Wholesale Market Report
Days of rain have affected the market, and blueberry and dragon fruit prices have risen
CPMA Vancouver trade show has come to a close
Day 1 of CPMA Vancouver:
Trade show floor saw busy first day
Minister of Agriculture Floyd Green:
‘Agricultural growth in Jamaica exceeds 10% in early 2024’
Including carrots and grapes
South Korea to lower tariffs on farm products, tackling inflation
Thai Commerce Minister to assess Laos and China checkpoints for fruit export readiness
Vegetables and pulses outlook: April 2024
U.S. vegetable sales soar by 82 percent amid declines in harvest area and farms
Onion and garlic prices stabilize in Port Moresby
Hungarian strawberries experience minor frost damage and a delay in maturation
Frost affects fruit growers in many parts of Europe
EFRA Committee raises concerns and seeks clarity from Defra over reported delays to 30 April checks
