Global Grape Convention Exceeds Expectations With More Than 1,000 Attendees
The initiative, organized by Yentzen Group, the Chilean Fruit Table Grape Committee and the Peruvian Table Grape Producers Association (PROVID), featured an international-level program offering informative talks, specialized market analysis, ideas to identify new opportunities, marketing strategies and discussion panels. On Thursday, August 8, the most anticipated event for the Chilean, Peruvian and international table […]
Blueberry season begins ramping up in South Africa, with exports set to rise again
The blueberry industry in South Africa, although relatively nascent in comparison to other countries, has seen a steady increase in production and exports. This year, growers are optimistic about the country’s output, anticipating a 10% growth in exports and expecting to achieve its target of 25,000 tonnes of blueberries, a significant increase from last year’s […]
Picota cherries poised for rebound in UK thanks to better forecasts, new marketing campaigns
Spanish Picota cherry growers are looking forward to a “positive and well-balanced season” as the sector tries to rebound from devastating rainfall last year. Unusually heavy rain last June devastated half of the Valle del Jerte crop. However, there are high hopes for an improved season in 2024, with better weather and a high-quality crop […]
Slowdowns at Cape Town port hampers South Africa fruit campaign, poses ‘threat’ to future of industry
The backlog at Cape Town Port has improved, but not in time to save the South African fruit industry from reputational damage, according to a statement by Hortgro. “While things are better, machines still break down and need repair. The export schedule is still lagging,” the industry body said Thursday. “Reputational damage to the fruit […]
ProHass president discusses Peru’s projected record avocado exports
The Peruvian avocado industry forecasts a total of 630,000 tonnes in production for this season, a 14% year-on-year increase. The president of Peru’s Association of Hass Avocado Producers and Exporters (ProHass), Juan Carlos Paredes Rosales, spoke with FreshFruitPortal.com about the projections of a record season, the reasons that have led the industry to take a leap in […]
Northern Hemisphere citrus will see declines because of weather
Northern Hemisphere citrus production is projected to drop by 13% this season to 26 million tonnes, according to the World Citrus Organization (WCO). The WCO’s forecast is based on data from Egypt, Greece, Israel, Italy, Morocco, Spain, Tunisia, Turkey, and the U.S. It was presented during the third edition of the Global Citrus Congress on Nov. […]
UK should reap rewards of global blueberry expansion, availability
Thanks to a sea shift in the blueberry industry from regional to global, availability of the plump and nutritious fruits should continue to growth exponentially in the UK, according to a report from Netherlands-based Rabobank. Blueberries, a ‘super fruit’ with an unrivaled balance of antioxidants, colour, convenience and flavour, are seeing increased demand from consumers […]
‘Uncertain times’ ahead for UK and fresh produce industry
As we begin to look back on 2022, we are currently facing a combination of global, regional and local challenges which impact, directly and indirectly UK and international farming and food: the strength of the US$; conflict in Ukraine; climate change; energy issues; the ongoing impact of Brexit, COVID and then our own UK economic/food […]
