European Picota cherries, South Africa raisins on trade menu this summer
Dignitaries from Spain and South Africa recently came to the UK to the discuss the benefits of two key fruit products available this summer. Representatives from the South African raisin industry talked up trade possibilities back in May with dried fruit suppliers, while Spanish delegates were promoting the unique qualities of premium European Picota cherries […]
Even with price matches, Aldi says it is the best option for UK shoppers to beat inflation
Citing Kantar data over the past four weeks, discount retailer Aldi says that British consumers could save £45 a month, or £542 a year, if they shopped at its supermarkets over the Big Four – Tesco, ASDA, Sainsbury’s and Morrisons. With inflation rocking the UK market and families likely to see a £380 increase no […]
New Greek grape varieties from Jupiter Group look promising
Ahead of its commercial Greek grape season, Jupiter Group has been testing promising new grape varieties. Into their fifth year as the master license holders of ARRA varieties in Greece, the international growers, who specialize in grape and citrus production have shared their excitement about two new grape varieties in test phase. “It is brilliant to see […]
FPC unveils two new websites for its Future, Careers events
The Fresh Produce Consortium has launched two stunning websites to help showcase and bring together its signature FPC Future and FPC Careers events happening in November. Easily navigable and featuring two prominent produce colors – green and orange – the sites offer a quick way for those interested in the produce industry to be able […]
South Africa concludes record table grape season, though UK down slightly
South Africa’s 2021-22 table grape season has officially concluded, and the intakes reached a total of 77.7 million cartons (4,5kg equivalent), marking a 4% year-on-year increase, the SATI industry body said. When comparing regional performance to the 2020-21 season, the Orange River and Hex River regions displayed the highest volumes inspected with an increase of […]
Could Mexico present big opportunity for UK, emerging export markets?
Mexican growers can benefit from huge, untapped potential in markets from Asia-Pacific to the Middle East and Europe as well as increasing demand for fresh fruits and vegetables by looking beyond traditional export destinations, delegates to the inaugural IFPA Mexico Conference. Despite being traditionally focused on the neighboring U.S. market, Mexico can realize greater export sales […]
In U.S., transportation and produce supply chain also remain uncertain
Paul Revere was worried only about Land and Sea. Today, our transportation troubles include Air as well. Current transportation and supply chain woes are testing the resiliency so frequently attributed to the produce industry. For many of us, the increased cost of sea and air transportation is easily measured in the number of air pallets […]
Australia facing fruit and vegetable shortages until September
As the impact of floods and cold weather hits Australia, the farmer’s federation predicts that fruit and vegetable shortages will continue for six weeks, with supply levels returning to normal in September, but warns that distribution issues and high prices could persist. According to a report by The Guardian, the acting chief executive of the National […]
