U.S. cherry exports to China were down by 41% by the end of August, and while Canada was far off being able to fill the supply gap, it enjoyed a very lucrative year.
The organic peach and nectarine season has just started at Pro-Plum, part of the OrganoGroup, on the Waterberg highlands of Limpopo Province, flown out to primarily Canada and Europe, with some smaller volumes to the Middle East.
The latest forecast is around 1 000 tonnes smaller than previously thought, but still significantly bigger than that of 2016 and 2017, which were drought affected.
U.S. fruit sourcing company Terra Exports has opened an office in South Africa, betting on the region’s potential for growth in produce exports.
Brazil is aiming to become a major player in the global Hass avocado industry, with production of the variety set to expand exponentially over the coming years.
The first Spanish mandarins are on the market, coming in next to the varieties that are rounding off the overseas season. On the cusp of these two seasons, we take an overview of the global market.
