About 25 percent of this season's California avocado crop harvested

About 25 percent of this season’s California avocado crop harvested

The strong supply of avocados from California comes as the state hits peak availability on the fruit. "Promotable volume is expected to continue…

Mango pricing could start coming down

The supply of mangoes is starting to loosen up. "It's mostly 10s and smaller, which is what everybody has a lot of. The 6s, 7s are actually pretty…

Farmworker Awareness Week continues to gain awareness

Equitable Food Initiative, the certification organization that partners with growers, farmworkers, retailers, and consumer groups, wrapped up its fifth…

‘Giga Guru’ status recognizes sustainability efforts

Village Farms Fresh has been recognized as a 'Giga Guru' by its customer Walmart through its sustainability initiative 'Project Gigaton.' There are…

Improving protections for H-2A workers in the United States

The U.S. Department of Labor has finalized a rule titled "Improving Protections for Workers in Temporary Agricultural Employment in the United States,"…

From 2017 to 2027

Avocado Market report forecasts market growth by revenue at global, regional & country levels

The global avocado market size is estimated to grow by USD 5.67 billion from 2023 to 2027, according to Technavio. The market is estimated to grow at a…

Gibson Farms voluntarily recalls Organic Light Halves and Pieces shelled walnuts

On 04/26/2024, Gibson Farms recalled Organic Light Halves and Pieces shelled walnuts because Gibson Farms received information that they may have the…

Premier of Alberta joins official opening of Calgary facility

"I had the honor to tour GoodLeaf Farms, the province's first large-scale vertical farm. We are home to plenty of opportunities, and I am proud to see…

Photo report CPMA Vancouver

Last week, from April 23 – 25, the Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA) organized their annual convention and trade show. For the first time since 2018, the event…

Senate effort keeps potato classified as a vegetable in the U.S.

In a bipartisan move, the U.S. Senate has influenced the USDA to maintain the classification of potatoes as a vegetable in the Dietary Guidelines for…

Florida's blueberry season sees lots of UF/IFAS varieties

During Florida's blueberry season, consumers purchasing local blueberries are likely encountering University of Florida (UF/IFAS) bred varieties, despite the…

Potato bill reaches governor's desk in Colorado

In Colorado, a bill targeting the planting of uncertified potatoes has been forwarded to the governor for approval. The legislation emerges in response to…

Onions: U.S. retail snapshots for May 2, 2024

PacificFood 4 LessSan Bernadino, CABulk- red onions, $.99 lb.white onion, $1.49 lb.yellow onions, $.99 lb. sweet onions, $1.39 lb. WestSmithsSandy,…

Market and Crop Update for May 2, 2024

'Onions are being moved out of Idaho, Texas, Georgia and we’ve now started California'

MARKETBronx, NY:Lou Getzelman with Canyon Sales Co. on the Hunts Point Market told us on May 1, "We're currently moving onions out of Idaho, Texas, Georgia and…

Jakeman Stadium, Boston United Football Club, 7 November, 2024

British Vining Pea and Bean 2024 Conference

This year's British Vining Pea and Bean Conference is set to take place at the Jakeman Stadium at Boston United Football Club on November 7, 2024. Following a…

Nico Treurnicht & Cornel Oosthuizen – Ergopak

South African scale technology finds foothold in European and Moroccan packhouses

Nico Treurnicht of Ergopak, a scale control system manufacturer exclusively distributed in Europe by Dutch Weighing Company, sees packhouse agility as…

Egyptian blueberry prices down 50% on last season

The Egyptian blueberry season is drawing to a close. It has been marked by a drop in prices but yields and sizes are improving towards the end of the…

Egyptian onions replace Moroccan ones in West Africa

Since March 2023, Morocco, confronted with a difficult drought season, has banned onion exports to West Africa. A blessing for Egyptian exporters, who…

Ben Goodchild - Nationwide produce

"We are now seeing very good volumes arriving but quality is also very mixed"

The main raspberry imports to the UK at the moment are coming from Portugal, Spain and Morocco. "The volume imports have been difficult since Christmas…

Successful yet difficult blueberry season in Morocco

The Moroccan blueberry season is drawing to its end, in 2 to 3 weeks. A few producers with a steady stream are continuing to export. Amine Bennani,…

Sam Vasala - Sai World

"The harvest has started early and the fruit has low acid levels and good brix"

The citrus season is underway at Sai World, lemons and early Navels already being harvested in the Riverland, Australia. "We have started in the…

Zespri European sales season underway

Zespri's European sales season is now underway, with its second and third vessels arriving in Europe. The vessels have completed Zespri's clearance…

Tolsma-Grisnich and the Invaro Group -

Dutch companies join forces in the field of optical sorting of potatoes and onions

Tolsma-Grisnich and the Invaro Group are embarking on an intensive collaboration in the field of optical sorting of potatoes and onions. As part of…

Maersk Q1 results in line with expectations amid ongoing Red Sea disruptions

A.P. Moller - Maersk delivered a first quarter in line with expectations, showing a strong recovery in earnings compared to the fourth quarter of 2023.…

Hardness and skin firmness in onions crucial for retail, especially during shortages

In a year of challenging growing conditions, the quality of onions is an important concern for growers, processors, and breeders. Lindert Moerdijk,…

Machines help to unload trucks bringing in onions faster

In the Zeeland village of 's-Gravenpolder lies Top The Onion Group's head office. Their aim is to have fewer forklift movements to load bins of onions…

Westfalia Fruit brings Kenyan avocados to Indian market

Continuing with the market development of avocados in India, Westfalia Fruit celebrates another milestone, introducing Kenyan avocados to the Indian…

Broccoli haircut is a hot trend

The "Broccoli haircut" is a quirky, vegetable-inspired hairstyle emerging as a hot trend. It features short, uneven layers on top that mimic the florets of broccoli, combined…

Significant breakthrough through intercropping

Optimizing crop yields for Mars: insights from Wageningen University

At Wageningen University & Research in the Netherlands, scientists have embarked on research to enhance space farming techniques, crucial for future…

Hardworking cambodian ladies show coconut fruit cutting skills