This series gives the average wholesale prices of bananas by country of origin. The prices are national averages of the most usual prices charged for bananas at wholesale markets in Birmingham and London. This publication is updated weekly. read more

Consumers in Bangkok highly appreciate the Sitthipong Japanese melons. The perfect T-shaped peduncle reflects the premium quality. “It is sold out before competing varieties,” Sitthipong Amataphan explains. He is the exclusive supplier of premium melons for Thailand’s high-end retailers.
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Summertime classically also means melon time, at least as long as the weather cooperates. Francesco Calabrese, Managing Director of Euro-Fruit GmbH, was only able to start selling his watermelons in mid-June, but the season will also extend accordingly until the beginning of September. "Our main
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Spain's extreme weather conditions have affected that country's fruit and vegetable exports. In this year's first half, exports fell by eight percent. The whole of last year's exports were also lower than in previous years. If the first six months of 2023's trend continues, this year, there will
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The situation is dire for Italian pear growers. Data released during Prognosfruit outlined a significant yield loss in the country. There will be a lack of product, but fortunately the situation is not as bad as in 2021. read more

The fig harvest in Alguaire, in the Segriá Lleidano, started two weeks earlier than usual and everything indicates that the production volume will be greater than last season. According to Àlex Lladonosa, of the Figues la Noria company, calibers and the fruits' sweetness will be higher than in
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Prescot-headquartered fruit importer Peter Gilding & Co has returned to profit in a year which was hit by several challenges. The company imports fruit into the UK for sale directly to outlets and wholesale markets, operating from a four-acre site at Knowlsey Business Park. read more

Global frozen raspberry market remains under the shock of ultra-low prices. EastFruit described this situation very well and provided very accurate forecast for its further development on the verge of the season in this article. read more

Two operators report that, despite an average drop in production of 30%, the start of the grape season in Puglia has been satisfactory. They both agree that seeded grapes are doing well, especially the Red Globe variety, whose prices have tripled compared with last year. Seedless grapes have not
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Last week, South Africa’s Standing Committee on Finance, Economic Opportunities and Tourism met with key stakeholders in the citrus industry at Market Demand Fruits, Stellenbosch. The meeting focused on the detrimental impact on citrus exports to the United States should South Africa not be
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Wholesale prices for fresh pears in Uzbekistan have decreased by 13% during the past week. However, despite the decline, current wholesale prices are 25% higher than in 2022 at the same time. Moreover, since the beginning of July 2023, wholesale prices for these products have remained above
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Following the weekend’s Tropical Storm Hilary, growers and shippers were out early this week assessing the situation on crops and plantings. read more

Sun World has announced the appointment of two global licensing directors to lead the company’s commercial activities and staff, as well as the appointment of three new regional managers. read more

The world’s first methanol-powered container ship docked in Egypt last week (15 August) en route to Denmark from South Korea. read more

Multinational avocado supplier Westfalia has opened its first avocado ripening centre in India, a market it describes as “exciting” and packed with potential. read more

Haith Group, the UK’s leading manufacturer of potato handling equipment, has announced it will launch several new products at this year’s British potato industry event BP2023. read more

Bionema Group Ltd, a leading UK-based biocontrol technology developer and manufacturer of biocontrol, biostimulants and biofertilisers, has announced the launch of a new range of biofertiliser products in the UK for use in agriculture, horticulture, forestry, sport turf and amenities. read more

Vertical farming tech business Vertical Future (VF) has announced it is working as lead organisation on a Defra-funded research project through Innovate UK aimed at optimising the propagation environment of strawberry plants in indoor vertical farms while maximising yield potential to reduce the
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Sainsbury’s has brought back its ’Great Fruit & Veg Challenge’, offering customers the chance to earn additional Nectar points by putting more fruit and vegetables in their shopping baskets. read more

Salix Fruits has announced the beginning of the Turkish apple season, noting that expectations were running high among growers and receivers across various markets ahead of a “promising season”. read more