Chile and the European Union have launched paperless phytosanitary certifications, streamlining the process of exporting products to one of its biggest agricultural markets.
The production of blueberries in Southern Africa continues to grow, with South African producers in the north, and in neighbouring countries, expanding production. The business will however for some time be dominated by production in the Western Cape.
World peach and nectarine production is forecast down 1.1 million metric tons (MT) to 21m MT in the 2020-21 season as adverse weather conditions impact output in top producers China and the European Union.
The California Blueberry Commission has voted to support the Section 210 global safeguard investigation to protect the "viability" of the state's growers.
Under the influence of COVID-19, the demand for frozen food spikes and has no intention to move downward. The convenience, affordable price, and longer shelf life of frozen food start to get recognized by consumers, especially when researchers found that the vitamin content in frozen fruits may be as equal as fresh, if not more. Fruits like strawberry, peach, and apricot are seasonal, highly perishable, and delicate. Choosing the IQF freezing method to process them is to opt for a well-preserved fruit and a profitable wholesales price. However, the processing of IQF fruits needs to be done right for the best result possible.
Peruvian blueberry exports took a big hit in the first half of 2020, with their value falling by 48% year-on-year to US$44.8m, according to export association ADEX.
Chinese peach and nectarine production will fall to an estimated 14,5 million tons in 2020/2021. That's because of heavy snows at the start of the growing season. Domestic cherry production is expected to keep climbing. As a result of new plantings, it should reach 450,000 tons. Expansion means cherry production should increase even further in the coming years.
Spain's berry exports saw a downturn of 6% during the first five months of the year, according to an industry representative.
The first forecast of the campaign predicts a big blueberry crop increase this year. South Africa is expected to increase its blueberry exports by some 40 per cent this year compared to last season, with the first exports for the new campaign expected to be shipped towards the end of July.
A study on mice seems to indicate that diets with a high content of black raspberries could reduce skin allergy and skin inflammation related to contact hypersensitivity. Contact hypersensitivity causes redness and other signs of inflammation on the skin.
Although New Zealand exports cherries, peaches, nectarines and apricots to 19 countries around the world, the sector is concerned a lack of labour and air freight due to Covid-19 could result in fruit being left unpicked, or it being stuck in New Zealand.
The strawberry season is coming to an end in Poland due to the impact of heavy rains and high temperatures, which cause the fruit to rot in the fields. Although the harvest promised to be quite good, it will probably be smaller than a year ago.
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