Baltimore bridge collapse impacting Maryland logistics

Colombian avocado volume expected to increase by 30 percent this season

Colombia's main avocado season will start soon. By mid-April, fruit will be ready to be harvested and start making its way over to the U.S. market. "As…

Strong Easter pull promising for remainder of season

The past few years have been challenging for green asparagus

Right now, it's the most important time for green asparagus production in Mexico. "We grow green asparagus in the state of Sonora and peak time is from…

Baltimore bridge collapse impacting Maryland logistics

In the realm of produce, it seems that Tuesday's collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore is having more of a logistical impact on produce…

The story behind the purple artichoke

The purple artichoke season has begun in Northern California. Purple artichoke harvest is starting in Castroville, California this week. "With our first…

Juan Pablo Duque, CEO of Equilibria Agro:

“We will export 70 containers of Colombian limes and double it to the US and Europe next year"

Equilibria Agro, a new Colombian producer and exporting company, has just shipped their first 24 tons of limes to the United States market. "Our new…

Dole plc announces mutual termination of agreement with Fresh Express for the sale of its Fresh Vegetables Division

Dole plc today announced that it has agreed with Fresh Express Incorporated to terminate the previously announced agreement under which Fresh Express…

New sweet corn variety unveiled

Branch: A Family of Farms, has launched Sweet Scarlet, a unique addition to its lineup of premium sweet corn varieties. Developed through meticulous breeding practices through…

UK suspends tariffs on all raw almonds - beginning April 11

The United Kingdom's government announced it would suspend tariffs for at least two years on raw kernel and inshell almonds from all origins – including the…

AgroFresh Acquires Pace International expanding post-harvest solutions portfolio

AgroFresh Solutions, Inc. announces the acquisition of Pace International LLC, including its domestic and overseas operations. Prior to the…

Alliance helps expand Northwest cherry season

CMI Orchards is adding significant volume and expanded seasonal availability to complement its cherry portfolio. Bob Mast, President of CMI, says the…

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Florida Citrus Statistics 2022-2023

Florida share of 2022-2023 US citrus production came in at 18.1 million boxes

United States citrus utilized production for the 2022-2023 season totaled 4.90 million tons, down 12 percent from the 2021-2022 season. California…

APHIS seeks comment on proposal to import fresh Hass avocado from Guatemala into the US

The US Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has completed a pest risk analysis that evaluates the pest risks…

Farmers across the US are grappling with peach trees blooming ahead of schedule

The early onset of peach blossoming signals the beginning of the summer fruit season, but it also introduces challenges for US farmers facing unpredictable…

US exported more of its tree nuts than other major producers

Global trade of tree nuts has increased by 14 times in value since 2001

Since 2001, global trade of tree nuts - almonds, pistachios, walnuts, pecans, and hazelnuts, among others - has increased by 14 times in value. As a…

Grape campaign at Sam's Club results in social responsibility engagement

Thx!, an organization dedicated to improving the lives of farmworkers and promoting social responsibility within the agriculture industry, announced…

Canadian competitive skier lands sponsorship for second year

Oppy has renewed its sponsorship with competitive skier Emeline Bennett. As a company committed to excellence and quality, Oppy recognizes Bennett's…

SFU research to bring fresh, local blueberries to B.C. markets in winter

A team of Simon Fraser University (SFU) researchers is working to develop new plant varieties and precision indoor growing techniques for producing…

Orchard Robotics creates data-driven module for existing farm machinery

Agricultural robotics, while not novel, are evolving beyond their initial functions of harvesting and planting to focus more on data collection.…

Two new flavors join salad kit line

Fresh Express® announced an Asian Apple Salad Kit and a Twisted Caesar Creamy Truffle Caesar Chopped Salad Kit as the latest product innovations in its…

Impact of La Niña on Chilean agriculture: challenges and expectations

Chilean climate experts expect the La Niña phenomenon, which could have significant consequences for the country's agricultural sector, to start in July.…

Ecuador broke its pitahaya export record in 2023

Ecuadorian pitahaya exports increased by 72% in 2023 as sales amounted to $171 million. This achievement highlights the importance of pitahaya for the 15,000…

Market and Crop Update for March 28, 2024

'Demand for onions is good this week'

MARKETMexico/Texas Rio Grande Valley:Don Ed Holmes with The Onion House in Weslaco, TX, told us on March 27 that the Mexico deal has heated up and in fact has…

Challenges of the upcoming Egyptian table grape season

Production conditions in Egypt, both agronomic and financial, have complicated the development phase of table grapes, announcing an eventful season,…

Citrus start gives a good feeling

From the vantage point of 32 years in the citrus industry, Joseph Raspel, chief operational officer at Unipack Fruit ("Unipack") in Ashton, says the…

"This citrus season is simply unprofitable"

Egyptian citrus exporters unanimously complained of a difficult season, as the Red Sea crisis cut them off from important markets in Asia, and…

Egyptian garlic prices will continue to rise for the entire season

Prices for Egyptian garlic, whose season has just begun, continue to soar, due to lower volumes, high demand, and the appreciation of the local…

Durban Container Terminals get new equipment in time for South Africa's citrus season

The first 10 of 45, fully-assembled, haulers have arrived at the Durban Container Terminals (DCT) ahead of the start of South Africa's citrus season…

Western Cape Agriculture budget brings hope

Agri Western Cape was encouraged by the provincial Department of Agriculture's 2024/2025 Appropriation Budget, as tabled by Minister Ivan Meyer on…

Priscilla Schot, Satori Holland:

"Cassava is conquering the European market"

"Cassava has gained a firm foothold in Europe and is truly starting to conquer the market and is clearly on the rise. Cassava is an important food…

Wouter de Koning, Fresh Connection

"We're our clients' eyes and ears; we monitor their products' quality"

For a logistics services provider at a port specializing in bananas, this fruit, with its non-seasonal nature, offers the benefit of a constant flow.…

Photo report International Food & Drink Event 2024

This week the International Food & Drink Event took place in the Excel, London. The event was a huge gathering of all things food and drink aimed at…

Martin Oudenes launches My Roots & More

"Twenty years ago, I was one of the first to market sweet potatoes in Europe"

My Roots & More is the newest branch on the Dutch root vegetable import and export market tree. "But it's one that's been growing and flourishing for…

Frédéric Delahaye, Alinea Top Alliance

“Easter is a good time to promote our allium range”

Like every year, the Easter holidays are an excellent opportunity to showcase local seasonal products through displays in the stores. Alinéa Top Alliance "does this type of promotio…

"Red Jonaprince producers are the winners"

There are still large volumes of Golden Delicious apples among the Polish stocks, says Jakub Krawczyk, export manager for Polish apple exporter…

Wouter Kolk, CEO Ahold Delhaize Europe & Indonesia, to leave Ahold Delhaize by the end of 2024

Ahold Delhaize today announces that Wouter Kolk, CEO Ahold Delhaize Europe & Indonesia, has decided to step down from the Management Board by the end…

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Kenya poised to triple horticultural exports with Dutch MoU on cool-logistics corridor

On Monday, the CS Roads and Transport, Kipchumba Murkomen, signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Kingdom of the Netherlands to develop a…

Dutch Water Technology & Horticulture sectors combine forces in the Gulf Region

The arid climate of the Gulf region poses multiple challenges to its ambitious food self-sufficiency plans. To increase its local production, the…

New data reveals increasing cost of UK apple production

The cost of producing a kilo of British apples continues to rise for UK growers. In fact, new data reveals that UK growers have seen a further 5.5%…

Tasmanian apple season in full swing

The Tasmanian apple harvest is now in full swing for the 2024 season. The season commenced in February, with Royal Gala and Smitten® amongst the first…

Lemon: the citrus king in art and culture

Our fascination with lemons extends far into history, depicted in various art forms, from still lifes to pop art, and mentioned in literature by…

EU Commission proposes common agricultural policy revisions following farmer protests

Following weeks of farmer protests across the European Union, the European Commission published a legislative proposal to amend certain provisions of…

Cocaine seized in avocado shipment in Colombia

Colombia's National Police intercepted approximately 1.7 tons of cocaine concealed within an avocado consignment. The operation took place at the Port…