Published: May 31, 2016

The consumption of Canary bananas in Spanish households in the Peninsula and the Balearic Islands exceeded 34,800 tonnes in April, representing 76.3 percent of the total consumption recorded in the banana market, which amounted to 45,700 tonnes.

Published: May 31, 2016

In 2015, the Caxito-Rega company exported 200 tons of bananas from Angola to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). CEO of the Board of Directors of Caxito-Rega company, João Mpilamosi estimated that the figure could rise to 1,200 tons, this year statin

Published: May 31, 2016

Uganda's research center is developing a new, genetically modified banana with six times the normal level of vitamin C. Their research aims to both improve the nutritional value of the fruit, as well as boost production.

Published: May 31, 2016

In just under a year of being put to the test, the French Banana concept has reached the 1,000 store mark. Since the end of April 2016, 1,1013 supermarkets and hypermarkets have taken on the concept which sees bananas tied together by a red, white and bl

Published: May 31, 2016

The prices of red cabbage have been exceptionally high this year. This was said by Maurice Ott of open ground vegetable trading company Simba Vegetables from Zwaagdijk. The prices of red cabbage are

Published: May 31, 2016

Older producers are starting to retire and garlic has started to sell for more, so a new generation of farmers are turning to garlic production.

Published: May 31, 2016

Yuexi County, located in Anhui province, has a rich history in ginger plantation, and in the process of cultivation, the local farmers never use increasing agents, which better preserves the original spicy flavor of their gingers.

Published: May 31, 2016

"Last year the production volumes of dates were quite low. This year, however, the volumes are huge. We are exporting 6000 tons per year, our target is 2000 tons for the south Asian country. We’re aiming for markets with a large Muslim population, as Mus

Published: May 31, 2016

Warmer weather, poor pollinating conditions and labor issues are all contributing to a smaller batch of blueberries currently coming out of parts of the Southeast.

Published: May 31, 2016

Except for minimal recoveries, the tomato market has been particularly bad all year. Production in both western and southern Europe are at full tilt, but consumption is not keeping up.

Published: May 31, 2016

“Limes are a real hype at the moment. Difficult to say what makes them this popular, but prices are absurdly high. Normally when Mexico and Brazil are on the market together, there is too much supply and prices go down. At the moment, Mexico isn't export

Published: May 31, 2016

"Supplying customers around the world and being able to reach all the supermarkets that require a continuous supply is every exporting company's goal. Thus, to achieve this goal, San Miguel has a collaborative and synergistic model with strategic produce

Published: May 31, 2016

Light supplies at the end of the Chilean import season have contributed to a strong market for green grapes. Coachella's harvest is slightly behind schedule, so the transition from imports to domestic supplies hasn't had much of a buffer.

Published: May 30, 2016

Traditionally, Broccoli Rabe has been a winter crop. “Fall and winter are the peak seasons for production,” says Claudia Villalobos with D’Arrigo Bros. Co., of CA. “However, between the Imperial Valley and the Salinas Valley, we have been able to grow the

Published: May 30, 2016

China’s efforts to cut its domestic corn stocks by shunning imports and alternatives have already roiled U.S. sorghum and renewable fuel markets, and are now poised to hit U.S. wheat prices just as a bumper harvest rolls in.

Published: May 30, 2016

The 7th Hubei (Qianjiang) Crawfish Festival will take place on 12nd to 16th June in Qianjiang, Hubei. It’s reported from the press conference of the festival held on 24th May that Qianjiang exported 0.19 billion US Dollars worth of crawfish, which account

Published: May 27, 2016

On the basis of a Horticulture Department field report, Odisha's state government decided not to procure potato this year.

Published: May 27, 2016

The global blueberry cultivation is facing a big challenge, says Cort Brazelton, director of Business Development at Fall Creek Farm & Nursery. According to the American blueberry expert there are too many berries of a lower quality than the consumer des

Published: May 27, 2016

The Rosselkhoznadzor has destroyed 12 tonnes of Ukrainian strawberries after checks were carried out on a shipment transported to Russia via Belarus under the guise of Serbian products.

Published: May 27, 2016

This week, Denmark's environment and food minister Esben Lunde Larsen is in Kenya as part of a Danish export delegation, which aims to gain a foothold in the country and boost its ability to produce more fresh fruit and vegetables. Larsen has signed a co