Decline in May figures

by David Ivanovic

EU imports amounted to 86,200 tons in May 2009, a figure 13% than what was recorded for the same month last year; however, total pineapple imports for between January and May of this year were slightly higher compared with 2008.

David will be in Japan! Any requests?

by David Ivanovic

I'll be in Japan for a couple of days, and I'll take that opportunity to meet some key players involved in exotics product imports and to share with you how they are marketed in this 130 million people market.

Mata!

Thailand: Tipco confident of pickup in exports in 2nd half

July 14, 2009 - The Nation Business

Tipco Foods (Thailand) is confiฌdent that its exports in the second half of the year will be better than during the first six months, as customers in overseas markets have started spendฌing again. The company produces, distribฌutes and exports canned pineapple, pineapple juice and mixed fruit juice under the Tipco brand. Managing director ... read more...

Côte d'Ivoire: un plan de sauvetage de 30 millions d'euros pour l'ananas

July 13, 2009 - Abidjan.net

La filière ananas de Côte d'Ivoire, en crise depuis plusieurs années, s'est dotée d'un "plan de sauvetage" de 20 milliards de FCFA (30 millions d'euros) pour relancer la production et reconquérir le marché européen, son principal débouché, a annoncé lundi son responsable. Ce plan vise à installer "d'ici deux ans 300 petits planteurs, chacun ... lire davantage...

New US import data available tomorrow!

by David Ivanovic

Stay tuned as tomorrow I’ll publish the latest US import data for May 2009. EU data will be availalbe a few weeks later.

Taiwan pineapple exports increase sharply

July 8, 2009 - Taiwan News

The volume of pineapples exported in the first half of 2009 rose 112% to a record 1,601 tons, compared to 753 tons in the same period last year, according to the agency's statistics. In recent years, the council has been promoting initiatives such as Good Agricultural Practice (GAP) for fruits and vegetables, Certified Agricultural ... read more...

Kenya: Kirdi to build Sh5m pineapple factory

July 7, 2009 - The Standard

The Kenya Industrial Research Institute (Kirdi) is building a Sh5 million pineapple factory in Homa Bay District to streamline marketing of the crop in Southern Nyanza. The institute has taken over the former Homa Bay Millers and work on the plant is going on. Farmers termed the construction of the factory a major breakthrough for the region’s economy. ... read more...

South Africa: Unlocking new future for pineapple

July 7, 2009 - Dispatch Online

THE Eastern Cape’s pineapple industry faces a bright future after the completion of a multi-million rand study funded by the provincial development agency, Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC), which aims to unlock the dietary fibre richness of the pineapple (Ananas Comosus) plant. The study, the second of three, is part of a public and private partnership to address several ... read more...

European imports are up so far this year but significantly lower in April

by David Ivanovic

Total EU imports for the first 4 months of 2009 are 6% higher than last year, however imported volumes for April were lower by 9% compared to the same month in 2008.

Australia: New levy for pineapple growers

July 1, 2009 - abc.news.net.au

As of today, pineapple growers across the nation will be paying a new levy.Last year, growers voted for the levy which is $2 per tonne for pineapples heading straight to the processor and $5 per tonne for those sold on the fresh market. Doug Christensen from a Brisbane market wholesaler says the money will be primarily spent on research and ... read more...