Ginger
“There will be a worldwide ginger shortage for the next five months”
2024-02-02 00:00
Ginger plantings in Peru are down and as a result, the crop is short this season. “There is a giant lack of ginger from Peru,” says Cameron Mistal of Happy Veg. “The price of just raw material in the jungle is now above 10.5 soles per kg., which is the equivalent of $2.75 and we will
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Peruvian ginger supply is already drying up
2024-01-29 00:00
The ginger market is currently facing challenges, primarily attributed to a significant decrease in production from Peru, a major player in the ginger industry. According to Roger Zardo of JLZ Produce in California, low prices for Peruvian ginger over the past three years have led to an
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CMR GROUP sponsors campaign
2024-01-18 08:25
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.
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Three years ago, ginger farmers in northeastern South Africa and southern Mozambique simultaneously started noticing that the foliage in their ginger lands die off two months after planting, and by the time plants recover in April, three valuable growing months had been lost.
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"Because of the situation in the Red Sea, many operators are no longer taking orders"
2024-01-10 00:00
In the fruit and vegetable industry, circumstances can change rapidly, and this is exactly what is happening with Chinese ginger and other products coming from Asia to Europe.
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First organic Fair Trade ginger from Mexico will soon enter the US
2024-01-08 00:00
The New Year has started, which means high demand for ginger in the northern hemisphere. “Peak demand started during the holiday season and continues through winter,” says Chris Ford with Viva Tierra Organic. “We see a spike in January as people focus on health and wellness for the New
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"I expect a radical change in the ginger market from late January"
2023-12-21 00:00
"I believe there will be a shift in the ginger market between late January and early February. The first containers we are planning from China in early January, which will arrive in Europe after 30 days, cost 30 to 40% less," reports fine Giorgio Donnarumma, sales manager at Nuovafrutta. "From
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Garlic and ginger are expensive, and in the Netherlands, Bert van Gelder from Sawari Fresh does not anticipate a significant surge ahead of the festive season. "These products store quite well, so our biggest holiday rush was over the past two to three weeks. Our focus this week is on reordering
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Delayed start for ginger season in India
2023-12-14 00:00
After a delay, the ginger season in India is about to get started. Kaushal Khakhar, CEO of Indian fresh produce exporter Kay Bee Exports, states that the ginger prices in India are mostly tied to the domestic consumption: “While India is the world’s largest producer, but also consumer of
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How much did the Santa boot cost in 2023?
2023-12-06 09:00
For weeks now, retailers have been stocking numerous Christmas products, from gingerbread and Christmas biscuits to chocolate Santas. In the run-up to St Nicholas' Day, retailers are also heavily promoting red apples, citrus fruits and nuts. After all, these are the products that
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Flanders makes a case for local Belgian ginger
2023-11-29 00:00
People in Flanders, Belgium, see chances to expand local ginger cultivation. Researchers wanted a project to address the biggest challenges in support of ginger farming in that region. So, on November 1, 2023, the horticultural (LA) project "Expansion of ginger cultivation in Flanders" was launched.
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In early November, Onedayone’s investment in the Netherlands, the latest air-dry equipment started to be fully operational. This endeavor aims to fortify the company’s capacities, ensuring enhanced ginger processing capabilities to better serve the European market.
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Brazil sees early end to ginger season
2023-11-14 00:00
Supply of ginger right now is low from Brazil as it wraps up its season with approximately two more weeks left in the fields. “We have low availability and considerably high cost compared to past seasons. Brazil had much less product available because it planted less,” says Frederico Stuhr
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"The ginger market is currently experiencing robust demand alongside limited supplies. Gerry Li from the Dutch company Vision Fresh notes, 'The market is virtually empty, and with the onset of colder weather, demand is on the rise, leading to daily price fluctuations.' Li highlights that several
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Peruvian fresh ginger shipments are 27% higher than last year
2023-11-09 00:00
According to data from Fresh Fruit, in week 43, Peru exported 1,692 tons of ginger; a figure that is 18% lower than in the same week of last year. However, so far this year, the country has exported a total of 55,800 tons of ginger, i.e. 27% more than by the same date in 2022.
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The current export price of Chinese ginger down 50% on last year.
2023-11-08 00:00
In 2023, the harvest of Chinese ginger began in early October, and now the harvest is drawing to a close. Regarding the market situation of ginger, Freshplaza has recently conducted relevant market exchanges with Leo Jiang of Qingdao Shenpu Fruit & Vegetable.
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"China will take back market share in the coming year"
2023-10-26 00:00
The new ginger crop is now in full swing in China and will be prepared for export to Europe from December, after which the first goods will usually arrive after the turn of the year. According to initial information, both the yield and the quality of the Chinese tuber vegetable should be
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The United States is becoming an increasingly important market. According to Kay Bee Exports CEO Kaushal Khakhar, the potential of the US is still untapped, despite Kay Bee’s growing market share in the region: “The main products that we ship to the US market are the whole pomegranates,
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Ginger's soaring price in China: How long can the highs last?
2023-10-13 00:00
As we step into October, China is in the midst of its ginger harvesting season. While ginger prices within China remain high, this begs the question for exporters: How long can the highs last?
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Global reach helps garlic and ginger supplies stay consistent
2023-10-10 00:00
Since 2008, FAVE's mission has been to elevate global standards of quality and productivity in agricultural production through continuous innovation.
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