UK importers report steady demand for dried vine fruits as manufacturers begin to take in raw material ready for the production of Easter products, such as Hot Cross buns. The past week has seen sterling gradually strengthening in value against the US dollar and the euro, which helps reduce the...

Products in demand that use dried vine fruits include hot cross buns and Simnel cakes. This year, Easter falls on April 21 and Ramadan begins on May 6. Ramadan usually causes an increase in domestic demand for figs, dates and other dried fruits. THERE STILL APPEAR TO BE AMPLE STOCKS...

UK dried fruit importers report a relatively quiet week as buyers return to work from the extended holiday period. Indications are that despite the reported dip in retail sales by some of the major UK supermarkets, demand for seasonal products which include dried fruit has been strong with record sales...

Exports of Turkish sultanas and raisins have reached around 112,000 tonnes by the end of December, a very similar amount to the same period last year. The principal differences, however, are the much higher cost this year and the smaller crop, which is estimated to be only around 240,000 tonnes....

UK remains world’s largest per capita importer of dried vine and tree fruits. Dried fruit is sourced from virtually all producing countries and it was therefore a good opportunity for global producers to meet at Windsor in the UK earlier this year to discuss issues facing the industry. SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE...