What’s ahead for produce trends in foodservice this summer

With summer almost here, what's ahead this season in terms of flavors and trending produce items? For starters, creativity is in order for chefs and…

“Central Valley grape season will likely start with high prices”

Table grape harvest in California's main growing region, the Central Valley, is still a few weeks away. "At this point, it is hard to tell when harvest…

Pricing stays strong on garlic thanks to tight supply

Garlic supply is tight, and prices are high as key growing regions are getting ready to ship new crop product. "I buy Chinese garlic and we stopped…

Hurricane Erick nears Mexico as Category 4

Rapidly intensifying Hurricane Erick is bearing down on Mexico's southern Pacific coast, where it is expected to make landfall early Thursday. With sustained…

First shipment of fresh Vietnamese lychees arrives in U.S. for 2025 season

The first air shipment of Vietnamese lychees for the 2025 season has arrived in the United States, as reported by Bao Quang Ninh. Imported directly from Bac…

Oppy chairman receives honorary doctorate from University of the Fraser Valley

Oppy announced that chairman, CEO, and managing partner John Anderson was presented with an honorary Doctor of Laws degree from the University of the…

IFPA Foodservice Conference to spotlight report on shifting consumer health trends and more

The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) is partnering with industry insights firm Technomic to spotlight key findings at the upcoming annual…

No margin against Chile and the U.S.: Argentine fruit is trapped by costs

Argentina's 2025 apple and pear season ended with stable volumes and good-sized fruit, but under pressure due to the increase in production costs. The…

Nicolás Michelini, Quelen Fruit:

"Chile exported 5% more grapes, but Peru increased its global shipments by 32%"

The 2024-2025 Chilean cherry and table grape export season has been marked by plummeting prices, fierce external competition, and international…

Northwest sweet cherry harvest up 13%

The Northwest sweet cherry season has officially begun, bringing a fresh supply of cherries to produce aisles across the United States. This seasonal crop,…

Harvest for Indian fresh Barhi dates has started

The season for fresh Barhi dates in India has gotten off to a good start, with larger sizes for the dates, says Himant Chavda, chairman for Indian…

U.S. potato exports down 4% amid mixed trends

Between July 2024 and March 2025, U.S. potato exports displayed varied trends, marked by increases in certain sections while facing declines in others. Total…

Florida plans citrus replanting to revive industry

During the Florida Citrus Commission meeting, the Florida Department of Citrus's Director of Economic and Market Research, Marisa Zansler, discussed the…

NA Seasonal perishable products weekly update:

Avocado steady, asparagus and blueberry prices dip

The U.S. seasonal produce market continues to shift as movement patterns and prices adjust across major growing and shipping regions. Below is an overview of…

New commodity and value-added products arrive in time for summer

As the summer season has moved into full swing, Ippolito International has added several commodity and value-added products to its lineup. With an eye…

Summer citrus lineup includes new lemonade merchandising and more

As summer approaches, Sunkist Growers is bringing fresh citrus to the forefront by focusing on its California-grown Valencia oranges, grapefruit, and…

Southern hemisphere table grape exports to grow by 11% in the 2024/25 season

The southern hemisphere, Mexico, and India exported 2.4 million tons of table grapes, equivalent to 289 million 8.2 kg boxes, in the 2024/25 season. This is…

Peru will overtake Chile as South America's largest fruit exporter in 2025

Peru is set to become South America's leading fruit exporter in 2025, displacing Chile from its historical leadership, according to a report by the General…

Fruit Attraction 2025 has grown by 5%, so far

The Organizing Committee of Fruit Attraction, which will be held from September 30 to October 2, met yesterday in Madrid and confirmed the good progress that…

Mega ships gradually return to Suez Canal

Admiral Ossama Rabiee, Chairman of the Suez Canal Authority (SCA), announced the beginning of a new phase in the restoration of mega container ship…

Analysis of Sicilian carrot production

The scenario that emerges from the comparison of the marketing years 2023, 2024, and part of 2025 for early carrots of Sicilian origin, grown in the…

Evers Specials wants to rejuvenate sprouts' image

"We won't stop until organic sprouts are on every shopping list"

Evers Specials believes beans and other sprouts should be on every shopping list. Although this Dutch company's products are entirely organic, they put…

Coming weeks: Georgia special

You might remember from your school days the myth of Jason and the Argonauts, who went in search of the Golden Fleece. But did you know that the ancient Greeks placed that…

Photo report Zest AI day:

AI brings smart innovations to fresh produce as a digital colleague

The role of AI in the fresh produce sector was the focus of yesterday's Zest AI Day at Leefgoed de Olifant in Nieuwerkerk aan den IJssel. Around 40…

Francisco López, manager of Ciagri:

"Labor costs can be reduced by up to 80% with a molded tray packer"

Some of the most recurrent problems faced by fruit and vegetable companies have to do with labor, including absenteeism, employee turnover, and sick…

Patrick Flin, Paris Ail

"We will be bringing in slightly more garlic this year"

While the last stocks of the old garlic harvests have been dwindling for a few weeks, Paris Ail, a producer and importer present at Rungis, has just…

Anthony De Ieso - Thorndon Park Produce

"Demand is steady, but has taken a dive over the past two years on spring onions due to more competition interstate"

Spring onions are grown 365 days of the year at Thorndon Park Produce in South Australia. The spring onions are grown on 5 hectares of land. "The crop…

Thailand mobilizes domestic market to absorb 2,500 tons of late-season fruit amid border tensions

The Department of Internal Trade is taking swift action to stabilise Thailand's fruit market as tensions at the Cambodian border disrupt regular export flows.…

Rangpur’s Haribhanga mango season officially begins, farmers seek export and infrastructure support

The Haribhanga mango season has officially started in Rangpur, Bangladesh, according to Prothom Alo. This year, 26,000 tons of Haribhanga mangoes are expected…

Guangxi pushes AI integration to boost ASEAN fruit sales in China

Guangxi is aiming to strengthen its role as China's primary gateway for ASEAN fruit imports by leveraging artificial intelligence across the supply chain,…

Hainan boosts sweet potato exports with heat treatment

Changjiang Li Autonomous County in China's Hainan province has integrated scientific innovations to enhance sweet potato exports. Local producers are utilizing…

Trinidad and Tobago plants first Brazilian coconuts

The introduction of a Brazilian green dwarf coconut strain to Trinidad and Tobago is facilitated by a collaboration among the European Union, International…

Malaysia adds tax on avocado imports

Farmers in Malaysia are preparing for a shift in domestic avocado demand as the expanded sales and service tax (SST) will include imported varieties starting…