IPG NEWS
IPG looks to keep its customers, suppliers, and partners world-wide, all connected and in touch through its new IPG News Reports. This news source will highlight the most significant, relevant and day-day international trade and produce news stories.
We feel it’s very important to not only have a great understanding for our current market and country, but to maintain a worldly viewpoint and full understanding of all other markets and their effects on the fresh produce export/import industry. Please stay connected and informed through our news channel.
Different Fruit and Veg Sold at Wholesale Markets in Guangzhou & Hong Kong
October 10, 2019
Fruit and vegetable wholesale markets in Hong Kong and Guangzhou have one thing in common, that is, both have a large number of imported products. However, in Hong Kong, the quantity and variety of products are more diverse than those in Guangzhou. In wholesale markets in Guangzhou, more locally produced fruits are available compared with imported fruits, but this is not the case in Hong Kong, where fresh fruit is mostly imported because of limited local production. In addition to…
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China: Blueberry and Cherry Exports from Argentina Expected to Increase
October 10, 2019
The blueberry production in Tucuman Province, Argentina has recently attracted the attention of several Chinese companies who are interested in signing an agreement with local producers. To this end, Chinese companies Altaifresh Limited, Shanghai Mirong Fruit Co. ltd, and Freshport Group held a meeting with Kingberry, Earlycrop, Hortifrut Expofresh, and Frutucuman from Tucuman. Currently, 1.5% of the province's total blueberry export makes its way to China, and this dialogue aims to continue to expand Tucuman's influence in this Asian market.…
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Normal Volume Projected for California Table Grape Crop
October 10, 2019
The California Table Grape Commission recently assessed crop volume and projected a final total of 109 million 19-pound boxes with shipments continuing into January. With 40 to 50 percent of the California table grape crop typically shipping after October 1, Kathleen Nave, president of the commission, notes that grapes are very definitely a fall and early winter fruit. “Grapes from California are stunningly beautiful, full of flavor and phytonutrients, and are both a healthy, anytime snack and a simple, awe-inspiring…
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US: Current Volume Low on Mandarins and Clementines
October 10, 2019
This year’s domestic supplies of mandarins and clementines are getting underway with some lower supplies. “The supply situation is very different from last year at this time where we had an oversupply,” says Veronique Sallin with IMG Citrus in Vero Beach, Fl. She notes that Florida is just starting with small volumes of Early Pride varieties as South America and South Africa shipments of mandarins are phasing out. “So currently on the market, supplies are very short,” says Sallin. “Chile’s…
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Why the Middleman Still Matters
October 10, 2019
Farm to table is the ethos of the last decade’s food culture, or in our industry’s case, it’s often farm to store shelf. Big box retailers are sourcing directly from farms. Some growers are reaching out directly to consumers. Where does this leave all the professionals who do the middleman magic — the work that’s not seen in the mainstream foodie consciousness? During a recent visit with several business leaders at Hunts Point Produce Market in the Bronx, N.Y., I…
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