The role of the Southern Hemisphere regarding fruit exports to Asia is becoming increasingly important, as they account for 36% of the total volume exported.
Irish whiskey has been crowned the fastest growing premium spirit category in the world with exports set to double by 2020, says the Irish Whiskey Association.
The Philippines intends to increase mango exports to Japan, South Korea and Russia to ease the glut in mango supply, but the Department of Agriculture (DA) admitted it will not be easy due to the stringent food-safety rules in these nations.
Britain’s food and drink exports has achieved its biggest first quarter value on record after reaching £5.8 billion, almost twice last year’s growth rate, analysis from the Food and Drink Federation (FDF) shows.
The Alibaba Group, a Chinese multinational conglomerate specializing in e-commerce and retail, has announced that Malaysia's popular Musang King Durian will be officially imported into China through its comprehensive online and offline channels.
Although the Greek kiwi often finds its way to Southeastern European markets, the Greek growers – as they become more professional – are cautiously starting to explore other markets, such as Asia, the Middle East and the US.
Improving overall produce quality is an urgent, long-term solution to help Vietnamese farm produce make inroads into global markets, says Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Nguyen Xuan Cuong.
Despite ongoing Brexit uncertainty, cross-border deal activity in the food and beverage sector continues to increase, according to business and financial advisor Grant Thornton UK.
The European Commission’s (EC) is pushing for equal access to and greater clarity about crucial information on how prices are determined as agri-food products move along the food supply chain.
