From January 17 to 27, the Berry Producers Association Pomușoarele Moldovei, as part of the seventh cycle of "winter schools," with the support of the "Rural Competitiveness and Sustainability of Moldova" project, acquainted farmers with the prospects of cultivating niche fruit crops. read more

Brazil's fruit exports reached a historic high in 2023, exceeding $1.2 billion in revenue, a remarkable 26.73% increase from the previous year. The volume of exports also rose by 6%, equivalent to over one million tons of fruit. This record reflects the diverse range of fruits cultivated in
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According to EastFruit analysts, based on the insights of the fruit growers’ associations of Moldova, in December 2023 the country exported about 12.4 thousand tons of table grapes, most of which went to the countries of the European Union. That’s a lot less than earlier expectations of
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Ecuador exported exported 15.32 million more boxes of bananas during 2023 compared to 2022. That is an increase of 4.52%, with a total of accumulated exports of 354.63 million boxes up to the month of December 2023 compared to exports of 339.31 million for 2022. read more

China's initiatives to internationalize the yuan, including currency swaps, e-currency, cross-border transactions and digital currency, are gaining momentum, particularly in Gulf states. read more

Global trade can be tricky due to language and trading practices, ultimately leading to disputes between importers and exporters. The Fruit and Vegetable Dispute Resolution Corporation (DRC) has encountered importers and exporters unfamiliar with Incoterms®, or if they were familiar, they did
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On Tuesday, Lithuanian farmers are set to stage a large-scale protest in Vilnius, demonstrating against the country's agricultural policies. The protest, organised by the Lithuanian Farmers’ Union (LŪS), will see the capital's streets filled with tractors and other agricultural machinery. The
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In a year (2023) when demand and prices for blueberries have seen a marked increase, Mexico has had the lowest harvest since 2019 says Gerardo López, Commercial Director of the exporter Berry Lovers based in Mexico: “Our blueberries have seen the lowest volume since 2019.” read more

Mangosteen is harvested throughout the year in various regions of Indonesia. Exporting company Citra Tama Jaya Indo are currently sourcing the fruit from Bogor. read more

It will take a few more weeks for the clementine season to come to an end in Puglia. The sales trend has been different from last year despite the large percentage of small grades. read more

October to December 2023 marked the first quarter of the new British apple season and the latest data from British Apples & Pears Limited (BAPL) reveals which supermarkets were best at backing British. read more

Greenyard, a large supplier of fruit and vegetables, announced that Anna Jęczmyk, who was responsible for the Greenyard Frozen Poland business, has been appointed as Managing Director at Greenyard’s Frozen Division. read more

Huelva's strawberry supply is starting to grow. However, we mustn't forget that the campaign started with the early strawberries from potted plants, which came out in November to a market in which, according to Manuel Sánchez of Exportfarms, "demand has always been above supply." read more

UK farmers are urging stricter regulations to protect them from the 'big six' supermarkets' perceived unjust treatment. A scarecrow protest outside Parliament recently represented the farmers' plight, coinciding with MPs discussing grocery supply chain reforms. The debate comes after over
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In 2023, Ukraine experienced an 18% decrease in revenue from the export of fruits, berries, and nuts, amounting to $257 million. The export structure highlighted a predominant decline in frozen berries and fruits at $132 million (-31%) and shelled and unshelled walnuts at $77 million (-4%). An
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"We have been planning the deliveries of 600 gram heart-shaped strawberry punnets to a few supermarket chains, which will become available as of the first week of February. Actually, a few wholesale markets would like to try out these romantic options too. It is a perfect occasion that makes us
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Lately, there has been more stability in the artichoke market, with prices a bit below the high levels recorded in the early months of the campaign. A significant reduction of the acreage in major producing areas is proving decisive and, barring significant climatic disruptions, very good market
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In the Netherlands, apple cultivation has had several challenging years. But Dirk Jan van Lutterveld sees a notable shift this year. "Elstar and Jonagold supplies have decreased so much that we can finally sell them at interesting prices this season," begins the Dutch top fruit grower. read more

Prices of consumer goods in the Pakistani retail sector remain unchecked as onion prices hit Rs320 per kg in the nation's capital. Data from the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics indicates a surge in high-quality onion prices in domestic markets, with retailers attributing the price hike to
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The Citrus Growers Association South Africa (CGASA) is hopeful for 2024 as signs point to an increased crop yield. However, concerns linger about the successful delivery of fruit to global markets, according to CGASA CEO, Justin Chadwick. The citrus season in South Africa begins with lemons in
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