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.
Idaho Potato Market Expected to Strengthen
January 28, 2020
Supplies of potatoes in Idaho are expected to continue tightening as the season goes on. Producers say weather conditions earlier in the season have resulted in there being fewer potatoes around than usual and are expecting a strong market moving forward. According to one Idaho company, supplies out of the state will be tight for the remainder of the storage season. "There is not really an abundance of Idaho potatoes on the market. Eastern Idaho got hit by an early…
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Overview Global Blueberry Market
January 24, 2020
In recent years, the high prices recorded and the growing consumption of blueberries have led to increases in the volume produced and in the number of growing countries. In South America, there is fierce competition between reigning champion Chile and challenger Peru. At the moment, the volumes seem to be growing faster than the demand, so prices are under pressure on the world market. South Africa: Provisional figures show a growth of 4,000 tons; further growth expectedThe current export season…
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Taiwan Adds American Blueberries, Retains Onions and Removes Lettuce from the Improved 2020 Inspection List
January 20, 2020
The Taiwan Food and Drug Administration (TFDA) recently published the updated comprehensive inspection list. This list applies to food imports in the calendar year for 2020. The specified products from certain countries on the list are additionally checked before the quarantine process. All American blueberries and onions entering Taiwan will be subject to extensive inspections in 2020. TFDA removed the American lettuce from the improved inspection list. More information about inspections can be found on the TFDA website. By Fresh Plaza
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The French Lettuce Production Continues to Decline
January 17, 2020
Just as in the previous season, this year seems to be a good year for lettuce producers. “There is a very good flow for all species: lettuce, batavia, oak leaves but also chicory (curly/escarole),” explains Olivier Barlaguet of the cooperative group Saveurs des Clos. “Prices have been good since November. Our clients are selling lettuce at around 70 euro cents [0.78 USD] a head.” According to Olivier, the good prices are due to a decline in production in France. “Each year,…
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U.S.-China Trade Deal Delivers Some Produce Wins
January 17, 2020
The United States and China signed a trade agreement today that should improve access for U.S. fruit and vegetable exporters. Overall, China agreed to buy $200 billion worth of U.S. exports in the first two years of this first phase of the deal. Agriculture expects to make up $12.5 billion this year and $19.5 billion in 2021. According to the U.S. Trade Representative’s office, China has agreed to sign and implement a phytosanitary protocol to allow imports of U.S. fresh…
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