Published: May 31, 2016

At the end of June Maersk Line will be adding a third loop to the AC network. The aim of the new service is to provide Maersk's customers with reduced transit times and greater port coverage on certain corridors, while maintaining the network’s stability

Published: May 31, 2016

USDA’s Animal Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) will amend 7 CFR 319.56-30 of the “Fruits and Vegetables” regulations to allow importation of fresh Hass avocado fruit into the continental United States, Hawaii and Puerto Rico from all areas of Mexi

Published: May 31, 2016

Pakistan's first mango shipment arrived in Dubai from Karachi on Thursday 26 May. Two varieties, the Sindhri and Almas were exported. According to the importers, the mangoes sold out within two days of their arrival.

Published: May 31, 2016

The Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation, through Sierra Exportadora, is preparing the first shipment of four metric tons of passion fruit from Olmos and Motupe going to the Dutch market at the end of May.

Published: May 31, 2016

The Indian government has exceeded its target of buying 15,000 tonnes of onion for buffer stock and has procured 20,000 tonnes to be used in case of price increases in the lean season.

Published: May 31, 2016

The onion market has currently reached a point at which demand is no longer sufficient to provide work for all sorters. “Expectation is that demand will only decrease more in the coming weeks.

Published: May 31, 2016

Members of the NEPG have estimated that potato acreage in the 5 main producing countries (UK, the Netherlands, Germany, Belgium and France) could reach 546,500 hectares (+19,500 hectares/2015), i.e. back to the levels reached in 2010 and 2014 with an inc

Published: May 31, 2016

A new study has linked high potato consumption to increasing your risk of high blood pressure, yet the researchers themselves have acknowledged the study presents an interesting paradox, and Australian experts have question the validity of it altogether.

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