Persimmons

China's Pagoda Industrial Group has launched the sale of its first batch of persimmons from Spain, following an easing of import regulations. The Spanish fresh produce supplier, The Natural Hand, has shipped the fruit to China, following the update of the Chinese customs list in the first half
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The first year of sales of Rojo Brillante kakis under the Divino brand is drawing to a close. This brand was conceived and designed last spring by Gallicchio Frutta, an Italian company whose core business is the production, processing and marketing of kakis. The company is based in Scanzano
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CMR Group recently joined a campaign dedicated to informing consumers about the crucial role of the agri-food industry in safeguarding Spain's food security. read more

A unique variety of imported persimmons has returned to the Eastern United States. “It’s been several years since ‘Rojo Brilliante’ persimmons from Spain have been available in this region, but feedback has been extremely positive and demand has steadily grown,” says John Vena,
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"Orders from some of our clients have increased by as much as 60% - A positive trend that stared around one month ago and that will continue throughout the Christmas period at least. Those who used to request 4-5 pallets up until a few days ago are now planning 12 and are booking 18 for the
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According to EastFruit analysts, consumers in Uzbekistan and Tajikistan enjoy record low prices for popular citrus fruits as if this was some kind of a compensation for the record high prices for grapes due to abnormal frosts in January 2023. read more

According to EastFruit analysts, consumers in Uzbekistan and Tajikistan enjoy record low prices for popular citrus fruits as if this was some kind of a compensation for the record high prices for grapes due to abnormal frosts in January 2023. read more

On December 14, the first shipment of Spanish kakis went to China after the protocol required by the Asian country was signed, which includes cool treatment between 0 and 2 degrees Celsius prior to shipment. read more

Known for being an importer of citrus and avocados, LGS Specialty Sales also has a niche persimmon program. “From late November through early February, we source our persimmons from Spain,” says Peter Creager, Senior Account Manager with the company. While the season started a bit earlier
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The Anecoop member co-operative responsible for product preparation is Coalmar, based in Llombai (Valencia). As stipulated in the bilateral protocol between China and Spain, the fruit is shipped under cold conditions of zero degrees in order to
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The Azerbaijani markets witnessed a sharp increase in prices of mandarins and persimmons due to the export of these fruits to Russia. Buyers express discontent over high prices and a sudden shortage. In early December, persimmons were priced from 0.82 to 1.4 euros per kilogram, while mandarins
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Anecoop, the main Spanish fruit and vegetable exporter and European leader in the persimmon market, is finalising preparations for the shipment of its first container of Bright Red Persimmon to mainland China, which will leave this Thursday 14th December from the port of Algeciras.
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Anecoop, Spain's main fruit and vegetable exporter and European leader in the kaki market, is finalizing preparations for the shipment of its first container of Brilliant Red Kaki Persimmon to mainland China. The shipment will depart on Thursday, December 14, from the port of Algeciras loaded
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Anecoop will ship its first-ever container of Persimon Bouquet-branded Rojo Brillante persimmons to mainland China this week. The 15-tonne consignment of fruit, grown by the Valencia-based Coalmar cooperative, will set sail on 14 December from the port of Algeciras and is due to arrive in
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Demand for clementines is high, thanks to good quality and still low prices. Demand for oranges is still centred on blond Navelina oranges, although Sicilian Tarocos are on the rise. Demand for artichokes is increasing; kiwi and
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Pest control for citrus fruits and persimmons passes through nanomaterials enriched with essential oils. This is the goal achieved by the Esencia-N project developed by the University of Valencia (UV) through the Redolí group, in collaboration with the Universidad Politécnica de Valencia (UPV)
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The marketing campaign for kiwifruit, including the red and yellow types and the Zespri brand, is now in full swing. Demand is growing for clementines and the peak production time for the common variety is near. The marketing of persimmons is continuing steadily.
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"In general, sales are very slow," said Pieter de Ruiter, from the Dutch 4Fruit Company. "The volumes of fruit and vegetables currently being shipped are not large, and no surpluses are building up either. The demand is lagging, but prices are high. We are seeing that. for example, with Spanish
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Ad numbers bounced back this week as new flyers replaced those that were extended over Thanksgiving. Retailers focused on holiday celebrations with offers designed to help shoppers maximize their budgets and fill stockings a little fuller. Holiday fruits like pomegranates, offshore cherries,
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On November 28, the Council of Agriculture of Spain in China reported the completion and publication of the records of the kaki and citrus campaign, so exports to China can begin as soon as the campaign is enabled in the computer application Cexveg, so that export applications can be submitted. read more