Better growing season for California finger limes

50 percent volume increase over last year

Experiencing strong growth in organic date offerings

Driven by increased consumer demand and shifting demographic preferences, the organic date segment is experiencing remarkable growth. "Health-conscious…

Better growing season for California finger limes

Finger limes from California will likely start harvest in the first week of June. "We're so close. Especially the ranch over in Visalia is getting a…

Demand picks up for Florida sweet corn

Both the supply and volume of sweet corn out of Florida are in a better position than they were coming into the spring season. "We definitely have…

US and China agree to cut tariffs for 90 days after Geneva talks

The United States and China have reached an agreement to significantly reduce tariffs on each other's goods for an initial period of 90 days. This development…

Mexico's avocado exports to reach $4 billion this year

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) projects Mexican avocado exports will reach $4 billion in 2025. In 2024, exports reached a record $3.78…

Winners of 2025 Produce Excellence in Foodservice Awards named

The International Fresh Produce Association announced the names of the nine 2025 Produce Excellence in Foodservice Award winners. Sponsored by…

Looking back at the spring artichoke season

Ocean Mist Farms is wrapping up a successful spring artichoke season as the company transitions into its Northern California summer season. "We've been…

USDA offers $100M for local food and specialty crops

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced two major grant funding opportunities totaling nearly $100 million to support local, regional, and…

Dole reports strong Q1 2025 performance despite lower revenue

Dole plc has reported a strong performance for the first quarter of 2025, despite a slight decline in revenue. The company generated revenue of $2.1 billion,…

Jacobus van Staden – Sunfed/Soleil Sitrus

Empty market welcomes South Africa’s early citrus

The Soleil Group, situated in Hoedspruit, Limpopo, has citrus farms and packhouses in Limpopo. The company is among the earliest in South Africa to…

Moroccan avocado exports reach the 100 thousand tonnes mark this season

The Moroccan avocado export campaign came to an end in late April, a little later than usual. Abdellah El Yamlahi, president of the Moroccan Avocado…

Week 19 Fruit Wholesale Market Report

Durian sales surge ahead of Mother's Day, while South African grapefruit hits the market

The recent increase in durian arrivals has led to a decline in prices, while the upcoming Mother's Day holiday has boosted strong sales, making durian…

Hectar unveils an AI-powered agricultural chatbot:

"We want to prove that AI can bring real value to farmers by saving them time"

The Hectar agricultural campus, co-founded in 2021 by Xavier Niel (the well-known founder of Free) and Audrey Bourolleau, former agricultural adviser…

PanAgri: "It is no longer necessary to head to the fields for each and every operation"

SmartBOX for irrigation - a modular system that adapts to every need

Modern-day agriculture has shifted its centre of gravity: success no longer depends solely on what happens in the fields, but increasingly on the…

Macfrut 2025: The photo report

The 42nd edition of Macfrut ended on Thursday, 8 May 2025. The new format that saw the event take place on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday has already been confirmed for the…

Fruit and vegetable producers comment on hail damage in eastern Austria:

"Critical phase has become much longer"

Storms and hailstorms swept across parts of Austria last weekend, including the two growing regions of Burgenland and Marchfeld (Lower Austria).…

Achraf Nasser, Moroccan table grape grower

"We've been through a tough period over the last two seasons”

The Meknes region, Morocco's historic stronghold of viticulture, is bearing the full brunt of climatic and commercial hazards. Achraf Nassar, a local…

Suez Canal meets shipping lines on Red Sea security

Admiral Ossama Rabiee, Chairman and Managing Director of the Suez Canal Authority (SCA), held a meeting with representatives of 25 major shipping lines…

IFA warns EU's single fund approach risks CAP stability

IFA President Francie Gorman has voiced concerns over the EU Commission's plans to unveil the draft Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) and new CAP…

Dairy diet linked to better blood sugar control than vegan diet

A new study published in Clinical Nutrition suggests that including dairy in the diet may help control blood sugar levels better than a plant-only diet. The…

Frozen choco banana returns

Family Mart has introduced a frozen choco banana, reviving a nostalgic treat for many in Japan. Traditionally found at festival stalls, these chocolate-covered bananas have…

Vietnam forecasts 30% rise in lychee yield

Vietnam projects a lychee yield of 303,000 tons, marking a 30% increase from last year, as reported by the Plant Production and Protection Department under the…

China leads global strawberry production with tech

In 2025, China's dominance in strawberry production is evident with its cultivation covering 202,343 hectares, a scale 20 times the size of Paris. This…

Russia’s potato prices surge 50% despite imports

Russia is experiencing a marked increase in potato prices, with rates escalating by nearly 50% since the year's onset, according to official data cited by…

Climate change threatens 60% of Latin America’s bananas

An analysis indicates that 60% of the optimal banana-growing regions in Latin America and the Caribbean might be lost by 2080. The report, released by…

China’s cherry prices drop as Latin American imports rise

Chinese consumers are experiencing an unexpected drop in cherry prices this season, attributed to an increased supply of Chilean cherries since December. China…

Rhodesia to Zimbabwe: A farmer's journey through turmoil

Rory Graeme Duncan, born in Salisbury, Rhodesia (now Harare, Zimbabwe), grew up in a farming family with deep roots in the region. His ancestors, including his…

Crocus Labs

"We successfully achieved a 22% energy efficiency gain using our light recipe"

Crocus Labs has reported a significant improvement in energy efficiency during a vertical strawberry trial using its adaptive LED lighting system. The…