Chilean grape exporters breathe sigh of relief over port strike being averted

GLOBAL MARKET OVERVIEW ORANGES

In this first Global Market for 2025, the focus is on oranges, with the colder weather, especially in Europe leading to higher demand. France has a dynamic market with good…

Chilean grape exporters breathe sigh of relief over port strike being averted

After news that the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) and the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) employer group have reached a…

Produce shipments continue to move amidst fires affecting Los Angeles County

The shocking news and images continue to come out of Los Angeles, California around the historic wildfires that began Tuesday morning. While at this…

Organic Produce Summit 2025 opens up retailer registration

The Organic Produce Summit has opened registration for qualified retailers as a dedicated hub for connecting fresh growers, shippers, processors, and…

Alico Inc. exits Florida citrus farming amid declining production and hurricane impacts

Alico Inc. has declared its intention to cease its citrus-growing activities in Florida, following the harvest of the current crop. This decision comes in…

Canada's potato harvest thrives as U.S. faces production decline and import reliance

In Canada, potato harvests are flourishing, yet the United States anticipates a 5% decline in potato production for 2023, with projections showing 417.8…

IFPA launches into 2025 with new strategic plan and new roles

The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) kicked off 2025 by jumping into the newly announced 2025-2027 strategic plan which also included new…

Plant City strawberry growers battle freezing temperatures to protect Valentine’s harvest

In Plant City, high-tech greenhouse growers are applying overnight efforts to safeguard their strawberry crops against the threat of freezing temperatures. At…

Midwestern apple growers turn to organic farming and direct sales to boost profitability

In the face of declining commercial apple prices, numerous Midwestern growers are exploring alternative sales avenues to enhance profitability. Among these…

Brazil’s lime exports down due to ongoing rain and lower EU demand

The ongoing rain in Brazil is slowing lime exports, while demand is also lower in their key European markets. The rain also brought a higher disease…

Onion portal closes down

For over a decade, OnionBusiness.com has served the onion industry. When it launched, the intent was to take the story of onions beyond the fields. While growers are the…

Argentina's orange and tangerine production projected to decline in 2024–25 cycle

The U.S. Department of Agriculture Foreign Agricultural Service (USDA/FAS) has released projections indicating a downturn in Argentina's orange and tangerine…

FAOSTAT 2024: Global potato production rises despite shrinking harvested area

The FAOSTAT database, updated in December 2024, provided fresh insights into the global potato industry, highlighting contributions from various regions. China…

Chinese New Year 2025 and new carrier alliances set to disrupt supply chains

Chinese New Year (CNY) 2025 falls on January 29, just over three weeks away, coinciding closely with the launch of new carrier alliance networks. This…

"Chilean cherry exports drive increased sales of temperature and humidity data loggers"

As the fruit season in the southern hemisphere advances, the demand for temperature and humidity monitoring products used in long-distance cold chain…

Polina Valkanova (Special Fruit):

"Strong demand for Calinda despite high prices and Egyptian sea freight volumes"

The first pallets of Calinda strawberries arrived at Special Fruit last week, marking the traditional start of the premium variety's season at the…

"Successful implementation of electronic shelf labels (ESL) at De Mooij Amsterdam"

"Digital price cards enhance efficiency and save time"

In2Value has implemented electronic shelf labels (ESLs) at De Mooij Amsterdam. "These digital price tags display the price like a normal price tag, but…

Despite challenges, strawberry grower's position improves

Challenges abound, and at the 21st Strawberry Day, there was no shying away from naming them. Yet, things are not looking too bad at all for strawberry…

The experience of a Lucanian farmer

Some are experimenting with late persimmon harvesting by using delaying techniques

Extending the harvesting of persimmons - and therefore their marketing calendar - to start in mid-October and end at the end of January allows farmers…

Juan José Minguet, manager of Frutas Minguet:

"In the demanding clementine markets, interest in the Sando is growing every year"

The first part of the clementine season is now over and there is starting to be some Sando supply to ensure continuity in those markets that are…

"In addition to cherry, we had wonderful seasons for apricots and pomegranates"

2024 has been a successful year overall for the Turkish cherries, says Yigit Gokyigit, commercial coordinator for the Turkish fresh produce exporter…

March 2025

Agri and water trade missions will take place in parallel with royal state visit to Kenya

His Majesty King Willem-Alexander and Her Majesty Queen Máxima are to pay a state visit to Kenya, at the invitation of President William Ruto. The…

World Container Index - 09 Jan

Drewry’s World Container Index increased 2% to $3,986 per 40ft container this week

The Drewry WCI composite index increased 2% to $3,986 per 40ft container, 62% below the previous pandemic peak of $10,377 in September 2021 but 181%…

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Fruit flies in space: Chinese astronauts conduct unique experiment

China's Shenzhou 19 astronauts are conducting a groundbreaking experiment aboard the Tiangong space station, studying 15 adult fruit flies and 40…

Roberto Latorre, Gloria Agro Foods:

“Stable supplies and acceptable prices make for a good blueberry season”

"So far, the season's been good, price-wise. That's all thanks to volumes, of course. From the beginning of the season until early November, supply was…

Kenya's potato industry struggles with seed quality and funding challenges

In Kenya, the potato industry is grappling with an inadequate supply of quality potato seed for preferred varieties, leading to a reliance on…

Australian dragon egg lychee gains popularity in Vietnam despite high price

Australian dragon egg lychee, a variety notably larger than traditional Vietnamese lychee, commands a price of VND1.4 million (US$55) per kilogram.…

Indian State government raises minimum support price for local fruits in 2024-25

The state government has revised the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for specific fruit categories for the fiscal year 2024-25, targeting equitable compensation…

Belizean carrot farmers struggle with surplus and competition from imports

Farmers in San Carlos Village, Orange Walk, Belize, are facing challenges in selling their carrot harvests due to an oversaturated local market and competition…