Peruvian export company Agrícola Chapi has received $130m in funding to expand its table-grape and avocado production. The funding, from Canadian private-equity firm Cordiant Capital, will be allocated in stages until March 2024 and is part of a growth plan drawn up with Cordiant in 2022. Chapi
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Almeria's watermelon season has quickly entered a cycle of price declines, despite it still being in its early stages. "There is a lot of supply and little demand; the opposite of last year, when the volumes available were much smaller due to the weather. Yields have reached 9 kilos per meter,
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This year has been marked by global climate changes that have disrupted the production of potatoes and caused changes in procurement channels. According to Nessem Amgad, export manager of Elteriak Farms, the climate has also impacted Egyptian production, but to a lesser extent than in Europe.
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The northwestern region of New York State is known for rich fertile soil, consistent sources of natural precipitation and overall moderate temperatures. Last winter, the weather in the region proved to be overall mild, which was followed by a cool spring. read more

According to EastFruit experts, in 10 days Tajikistan will start harvesting a new crop of raspberries from open fields. Encouraged by high prices for raspberries in previous seasons, the country’s farmers have expanded the area under this crop. In 2023 they also expect high prices
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From 10 to 12 May, the Champignondagen were organised in the Brabanthallen in 's-Hertogenbosch. Many international visitors were present during this 3-day event. Everything in the field of cultivation, preservation, packaging and trade could be found during this event. The fair was well
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Vietnamese scientists have created a sweet corn cultivar that could be eaten raw without any processing. Nguyen Van Ha, from the Institute of Plant Research and Development at the Vietnam National University of Agriculture, said the SSW18 cultivar has high water content and low starch content.
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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

Linda Flegg, Chair of NZ Avocado Growers’ Association announced the resignation of their CEO Jen Scoular after 12 years in the role. read more

WACOMP is a partnership initiative between the Economic Community of West African States and the EU. The program is implemented by the UN Industrial Development Organisation in coordination with the MoTI. Now, it has become known that the EU is to invest about GH¢75 mln (€6.23 mln) to
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Egyptian mango production is recovering after a difficult season last year, due, in particular, to weather conditions. Walaa Elhabbal, general manager of Overview Trading Company describes the situation. read more

According to a statement from the Belarusian Agriculture and Food Ministry, potatoes have been planted on 81.9% of the target area in Belarus. As of 15 May, spring crops were planted on the area of 1,935,200ha, or 83.5% of the planned acreage. read more

Like many other commodities this year, the California fig season will likely see a later start. “We have the first Black Mission fig crop and that typically starts June 5-6. This year though it’s looking more like June 12-15,” says Erik Herman of The Specialty Crop Co. read more

The Greek watermelon season began early at the Dutch company GrecFresh.  "We're satisfied with the harvest, but the volumes are lower than expected. That's because the weather in Greece, like many other places in Europe, is still a bit disappointing," says Thanos Motsiopoulos. read more

With winter approaching and the high-risk season for fruit fly ending, Tasmania’s fruit fly free status remains secure. read more

“Vertical farming is moving towards an inflection point. From expensive and niche technology towards market leadership from both a commercial and sustainability standpoint. Our vision at Seasony is to make that inflection point come sooner – making vertical farms more scalable, profitable,
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Supplies of green beans are really light and have pushed prices up to a reported 10-year high. Why? “It’s the perfect storm,” says Tony Martinez of Primo Trading Services LLC.  read more

Argentine authorities have announced a set of measures to tackle inflation. These include more active involvement in the foreign exchange market. But the most significant of them might be the opening of food imports at zero tariffs to hit local producers who over-benefitted from protectionism.
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A visit to selected Lebanese exporting companies was organized this week by export coaches Ms. Hania Chahal and Mr. Piet Schotel, within the framework of the CBI Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Project Lebanon. read more

More than 220 tons of vegetables from Uzbekistan were imported to the Astrakhan region last month. The cargo included white cabbage, cauliflower, parsley, onion and radish. Most of the vegetables brought to the region from the neighbouring republic were cabbage. read more