Peru, from around the world, felt the pressure to begin exporting table grapes early this season. The harvest in northern Peru commenced at the end of August, with demand mainly coming from Europe and Southeast Asia at that time. "The early depletion of Europe's domestic grape supplies created a significant demand for Peruvian grapes," said a spokesperson. read more

The first shipment of Peruvian blueberries from the port of Chancay to Shanghai, China, has been announced by Qali, a subsidiary of Agrícola Cerro Prieto (ACP). These blueberries were grown in the Santa Rosa irrigation zone, north of Lima, where Qali oversees operations. read more

Monaghan has reached a significant milestone by becoming the first producer in the UK and Ireland to grow peat-free mushrooms, eliminating the use of virgin peat in the cultivation process. This advancement is in line with the company's goals to reduce carbon emissions. read more

Kenya's fresh produce plays a crucial role in the national economy. In 2022, it accounted for three percent of the country's GDP, generating over Sh150 billion in exports and providing employment for nearly 3.5 million people. read more

On Thursday, November 7th, Business Centre Treeport (BCT) in Zundert was awarded the title of the Greenest Business Park in the Netherlands for 2024. The announcement was made during the Day of Economic Affairs (Dag van Economische Zaken), organized by the CLOK Foundation. BCT was nominated alongside read more

Growing the SPAR Brand in China

Since 2008, SPAR Shandong has built a central hub and a customized supply chain network with 16 warehouses that distribute fruits and vegetables, chilled products, frozen products, as well as a wide variety of grocery and snack items across six regions: Shandong, Beijing, Hebei, Inner Mongolia... read more

During a quieter moment amidst the busy atmosphere of the Bahrain International Airshow, few delegates sitting down to lunch are likely to have wondered where the flowers decorating their tables originated from – with aviation playing a crucial role in bringing them to the table. read more

The kiwifruit harvest is currently taking place in northern Spain, where the lack of sufficient chill hours last season has led to a decrease in production, particularly noticeable in the southern part of the Galicia region. This decline has mainly impacted the green Hayward kiwifruit variety. read more

Until September 2024, a volume of 5,004,938 tons of fresh fruit was exported (+9.5%) worth 7.379.203 billion euros (+9%). After citrus fruits, the most exported fruits were stone fruits, watermelons, melons, and berries. Noteworthy is the growth in stone fruits, except for. read more

Despite draconian fiscal measures and the raising of the key interest rate to a record high of 21%, with the clear intention to raise it further, prices for the most important fruits and vegetables are still on the rise, according to the weekly price monitoring conducted by 'EastFruit'. read more

Zespri states that its main priority is to create long-term value for New Zealand kiwifruit growers. This was highlighted in the company's latest Kantar Brand Power report, which ranked Zespri as the top fruit brand in its core 15 markets for the first time. read more

Growers in what is now South Africa's largest grape production region, the desert-like area along the Orange River, have begun harvesting, and the first shipments are expected to depart for UK and European markets by the end of the week. read more

Chiny przywitały swoją pierwszą dostawę awokado z Tanzanii po tym, jak kontener dotarł do Centrum Dojrzewania i Dystrybucji Mr. Avocado na Południu Chin. read more

Many top table grape breeders are closely monitoring the varieties that South African growers have been planting in recent seasons as they begin this year's new harvest. read more

This is due to the fact that energy prices returned to a more moderate level after the first quarter of 2023 following a turbulent period of one and a half years with very high energy prices. Research from Wageningen Economic Research shows that the increase in read more

"The Chamber President stated at the first Organic Forum that it should not be the case that organically produced food from Austria is sometimes sold cheaper than conventional food of the same origin. The highest quality and added value in production must also be reflected in the price." read more

First shipments of Guatemalan Hass avocados could reach the US market in time for next year's Super Bowl weekend on February 9, following an announcement earlier this month by the United States Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA-APHIS). read more

The Port of Valparaíso's South Pacific Terminal (TPS) has started its 2024/25 cherry campaign by sending off the first shipment to Asia. read more

Pre-season forecasts suggest that the Chilean cherry crop is set to increase by nearly 60 percent in the 2024/25 season. China is anticipated to be the primary market for this additional production. The question arises whether China has the capacity to absorb the higher volume without experiencing significant price depreciation. Additionally, concerns exist about whether there is sufficient infrastructure in terms of packing, shipping, and logistics to handle the increased output. read more

The November 2024 issue of Asiafruit Magazine is now accessible to subscribers through the Asiafruit app on Apple, Android, and desktop platforms. This edition features the most recent news and insights from the dynamic fresh produce markets across Asia. read more