Since the beginning of 2023, the North Caucasus Interregional Department of the Rosselkhoznadzor has monitored the shipment of 84,069 tons of grapes for export from the Stavropol Krai. Specifically, 84 tons of grapes were sent to the Republic of Kazakhstan, and 69 kg to the Republic of Armenia. read more

Last week, Peru's Ambassador to Japan, Roberto Seminario, welcomed the first shipment of Peruvian grapes imported by Fresh del Monte Japan. The company plans to acquire 60 containers as an initial test. read more

As we can see in the graph below, the highest prices for onions are now in EU countries. EastFruit monitors prices only in the Polish market and we can see that onions in Poland are much more expensive than in the non-EU countries of Eastern Europe and in the countries of Central Asia. read more

Cot International, nestled in the heart of apricot production near Nimes in southern France, is on a mission to breed varieties renowned for their outstanding flavor, aroma, post-harvest qualities, productivity, self-fertility, and disease resistance. read more

During quarantine, phytosanitary control at the temporary storage warehouse of TLT-Zabaikalsk LLC, a shipment of 5,123 tons of tomatoes from China revealed the presence of the Tomato brown rugose fruit virus (ToBRFV). The infection was confirmed through virological studies conducted by the
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It recently became known how much money Uzbekistan earned from the sale of fruits and vegetables since the beginning of this year. This was reported by the Statistical Agency of the Republic of Uzbekistan. read more

Zespri has officially opened its new Centre of Sales and Marketing Excellence in Singapore, following a recent blessing ceremony. read more

Salalah Port, Oman's major cargo gateway and a notable transshipment hub for the West Asia region, halted operations on 22 October until further notice in the wake of a severe storm heading towards the southern part of the country. read more

New Green Overseas will end its export season of Dutch bell peppers to Japan next week. Last year, high air freight rates caused minimal exports; this year, that restriction came from a different angle. "In September, there were hardly any bell peppers available, and they were very expensive, so
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Japanese restaurants and retailers are getting ready to say “IRASSHAIMASE!” to more Aussie mangoes, as the Albanese Government continues to deliver great trade outcomes for the agricultural sector. Australia’s mango industry will gain expanded market access following the removal of
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Colombian companies hope to increase their market share for a wide range of agricultural products, such as avocados and bananas in the Chinese market. Gustavo Francisco Petro Urrego, president of the Republic of Colombia, will pay a visit to China from Tuesday to Thursday. read more

FAS China forecasts commercial production of in-shell walnuts to remain unchanged in 2023/24 at 1.4 million tons. Cold winter temperatures in Xinjiang damaged the almond crop this year. FAS China forecasts almond production will drop sharply to 5,000 tons. Despite a slowed economy, solid demand
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Australian blueberry specialist Mountain Blue has intensified its research and development efforts this year, under the stewardship of owner and founder Ridley Bell, to develop new varieties to revolutionise the berry category. read more

Ties between Chile and China are strengthening, as testified by the news that China has granted access to Chilean peaches and apricots after the signing of a protocol in Beijing on 17 October. The protocol was one of a series of agriculture agreements signed by the two nations after a meeting
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The Australian and South Australian governments, along with the South Australian Produce Market, have announced the development of a new A$50m facility, based in Pooraka, in Adelaide’s northern suburbs. read more

Israel’s Haskelberg and Indian company IG Deccan have signed an agreement to deepen their partnership to collaborate and propagate avocado plants together in India. read more

In February, scientists and farmers from the Hot Climate Partnership introduced the “Tutti” to the world; this is a crisp red apple variety that is genetically designed to cope with Europe’s increasingly torrid summers. More than 20 years ago, a group of growers from Catalonia, Spain’s
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According to information from EastFruit analysts that has not yet been officially confirmed, Turkey, which a year ago introduced a ban on onion and potato exports, unexpectedly lifted it for onions. We have not yet been able to find confirmation from official sources, however, several market
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The emergence of the Tristeza virus, introduced in the Mediterranean from Asian countries and transported by plants and propagating material to all continents, has caused enormous damage and has therefore made it necessary to prepare different defense tools compatible with the strains, soil and
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Last week, at the Berlin Process Summit in Tirana, Serbian Prime Minister Ana Brnabic said that Serbia supported the concept of establishing a common regional market in the Western Balkans. Mrs Brnabic said implementing the concept would expand possibilities for advancement of economic
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