The Philippines continues to dominate in Japan regarding the supply of Cavendish bananas: with a market share of 80%, banana exports recorded a 7% year-on-year growth from 634,191 tons to 679,967 tons (January to May 2018).
The french fig is available from now until mid-November, depending on availability. Denis Joud of Fruits Union: "The fig is a sensitive fruit. It all depends on the outside temperature. If it's cold at night, ripening stops. The amounts may differ per day
With supplies of broccoli rabe at solid levels, one grower is looking to build on the success of the vegetable in the conventional and organic markets.
Longmate Agriculture Co Ltd, a joint venture between local, Chinese and Hong Kong investors, has invested millions of dollars in a banana plantation in Kampot province’s Chhou district to tap the potential of the crop.
According to producers in the province of Ruse, Bulgaria, this year they will have low yields and poor quality fruits and vegetables due to this year's dry spring and rainy summer.
The Cambodian government has given the green light to a Chinese-owned firm, Longmate Agriculture Co, to invest in a banana plantation in Kampot province.
Due to the bad weather conditions, this year's potato production will be smaller than in previous years, and potato prices will rise by 50%, according to the growers.
Civil society organizations and consumer groups in Japan will start a monitoring system on bananas exported from the Philippines, following the launch of an “Ethical Banana” campaign last July 28 in Tokyo to promote environmental protection and social jus
