Theme was the trade between Turkey and the UK for both dried fruit and nuts Last week saw the annual National Dried Fruit Trade Association (NDFTA) summer event and barbecue lunch, which was well attended and held in Dedham, Essex. Simon Melik, chairman of the NDFTA made an introductory speech...

Exports of Turkish sultanas and raisins have reached 235,000 tonnes compared with 243,430 tonnes for the same period last season. This means that exports are running at around 4,000 tonnes per week so total sales by the end of the season should reach around 260,000 tonnes. The result will be...

The continuing hot and sunny weather throughout the Mediterranean will help to bring confidence to an otherwise lacklustre market for dried vine fruits. Greece is expecting a much larger crop of currants this year, although the season will begin in September, with a virtual nil carry-over. Prices of Greek currants...

Exports of Turkish sultanas and raisins have reached 213,965 tonnes up until June 15 June 2019, compared with 229,313 tonnes for the same period last year. This is something of an achievement for the Turkish dried fruit industry as export prices have been much higher this year and sales of...

Exports of Turkish sultanas and raisins have reached 209,955 metric tonnes up until the end of May 2018. The total for crop 2018 was estimated at 261,000 tonnes, so there is still a balance of over 40,000 tonnes following this year’s crop. There was also a significant carry-over from the...