Ginger

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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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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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. read more

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. read more

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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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. read more

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. read more

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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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? read more

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“It’s a crazy season for organic ginger from Peru,” says Nelson Vidaurre with Añawi. Plantings have been significantly reduced across the board compared to the previous year. “Last year may have been very challenging for some growers. As a result, there is a lot less availability this
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An importer of organic ginger from Peru, I Love Produce, met with their supplier in Peru Rainforest Organic to discuss the season. The owner, Mr. Guillermo, and his nephew and Commercial Manager, Edwin Medrano, led the tour of their fields and facilities. read more

The global ginger market is currently facing challenges, with uncertainties and shortages affecting different regions. As the ginger season transitions, traders are faced with fluctuating prices and varying qualities, causing unpredictability in the Dutch market. Germany, on the other hand, is
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Most exotic produce items are in season currently. “We offer both conventional and organic exotics,” says Melissa Hartmann de Barros, Director of Communications at HLB Specialties. Within the organic segment, the company offers papayas, yellow dragon fruit, red dragon fruit, rambutan, and
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The appeal of ginger and turmeric goes down, while that of spirulina, as well as traditional nuts such as hazelnuts and exotic fruits such as mango and avocado, goes up. The world of superfoods is always fluctuating and the latest trends are revealed by the 13th edition
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Summer heat and unseasonal rains have affected the production of tomatoes and other vegetables in Tamil Nadu. This has led to an alarming rise in the prices of staple veggies in the state. On Monday, tomato prices touched Rs 100 per kg-mark in retail markets and the price of beans hit an
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In recent years, we have seen a major increase in the consumption of ginger. The numbers speak of a +73% in 2018, numbers by which ginger is officially considered a superfood. This can be seen from data released by Coldiretti processed on the basis of Nielsen data; read more

Summer is coming and brings with it an increased desire for juices and smoothies that rhyme with Frutta da Bere, Orsero's signature range of juices and smoothies, comprising a total of 20 references. Apple, celery, spinach and ginger; orange and strawberry, coconut and pineapple are just a few
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