Drewry’s WCI increased 59% in the last four weeks, as President Donald Trump’s “pause” on import tariffs led to the resumption of US-bound traffic after the initial collapse of Transpacific volumes. Freight rates from Shanghai to New York rose 2% to $7,285 per 40ft container in the past week and 67% since 15 May (four […]
Georgia pecan growers are working to expand export opportunities for pecans with backing from the Georgia Congressional Delegation. Notable representatives, including Rick Allen, Buddy Carter, and Senators Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff, are engaging the US Department of Agriculture to facilitate market access for Georgia’s in-shell pecans in India. The delegation’s letter stated: “While U.S. […]
Fruit Art, a Kazakhstan-based agricultural company involved in the cultivation, processing, and storage of fruits and berries, has expanded its production to include blueberries, alongside its main focus on strawberries and apples. The company also produces a range of processed fruit products, including freeze-dried berries. According to Boris Sharipov, Deputy General Director of Fruit Art, […]
Plums are becoming more popular among consumers in India, resulting in growing quantities of imported fruit, says Amit Sharma, owner of Indian fresh produce trader Fresko Fruits: “The Indian fresh fruit market continues to show a growing appetite for imported produce, and plums are no exception. Among imported plums, Chinese plums have carved out a […]
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Egypt has transitioned from a peripheral player to a contender in the global blueberry landscape, attracting attention from European and American companies. Spanish and Dutch firms have initiated projects with proprietary genetics. An American company is conducting a 50-hectare trial near Alexandria, with expansion plans dependent on this trial’s outcomes. Additionally, another group has launched […]
Recent findings from the National Diet and Nutrition Survey reveal a decline in the UK’s consumption of fruits and vegetables, with only 27% of adults meeting the five-a-day guideline, compared to the previous 33%. Among children aged 11 to 18, the average daily intake decreased from 3.2 to 2.5 portions, the lowest recorded level. Katharine […]
Vietnam’s booming durian export sector is facing a major downturn, with export revenues plummeting in early 2025. Speaking at the June 10 “Sustainable Development of the Durian Industry” workshop, Mr. Dang Phuc Nguyen, Secretary General of the Vietnam Fruit and Vegetable Association, reported that durian exports dropped to just USD 183 million in the first […]