Heirloom tomatoes steadier in supply compared to 2023

The supply of organic heirloom tomatoes looks to be more consistent this year. "We're not seeing peaks and valleys–it's a nice production cycle that's…

Import oranges faced arduous season

It's been a tough season on import oranges from both Chile and South Africa. "Supply has been tight all season," says GT Parris of Seald Sweet. For…

U.S. blueberry grower expands import program from South America

Blazer Wilkinson Gee (BWG), announces their Foxy™ brand blueberries will begin arriving on the East Coast at the end of September. With an expanded…

Pablo Fitskie, Scott Farms International:

"Focus on marketing new crop sweet potatoes in North America is now entirely on Thanksgiving"

At Scott Farms in North America, the sweet potato harvest is in full swing. "Our farm started harvesting in week 36. For now, the marketing focus is…

Drought and Moko disease causing lower banana volumes in Ecuador

The drought in many banana growing areas in Ecuador as well as a high disease burden of Moko is causing serious problems for growers in the country.…

Panama triples fresh produce exports to Europe and North America

Panama's fresh produce exports, specifically its pineapple, papaya, and watermelon exports, have increased significantly in recent years thanks to the…

Duda Farm Fresh makes leadership changes

Duda Farm Fresh Foods has promoted Jeff Goodale to senior vice president, strategy and business development and also hired Alan Ediger as vice…

New Mexico's 2024 prickly pear harvest is abundant

In New Mexico, the 2024 prickly pear harvest is reported to be abundant. Prickly Foods, co-owned by Will Thomson, processes the fruit into products like…

Linehaul rates were year-over-year positive for the first time since March 2022

Truckload freight volumes and rates continued on divergent paths in August, with shipments rising and prices falling for the third straight month, said DAT…

USDA restricts eight PACA violators

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has imposed sanctions on eight produce businesses for failing to meet contractual obligations to the sellers…

Maine cranberry farms anticipate a productive season

Karen Sparrow, a farmer at Sparrow Farm in Pittston, Maine, reports an unprecedented volume of cranberries over her two decades of farming across 3.5 acres.…

Peruvian ginger exports fall in August

Peru exported 4,708 tons of ginger for $9.69 million in August of this year, i.e. 33% less volume and 18% less value than in the same month of last year.…

José A. García, director of Ailimpo: "Why are European retailers willing to pay more for overseas lemons than for Spanish lemons?"

Lack of South African stocks and limited supply of Spanish lemons put pressure on the market

The 2024/2025 Spanish lemon season has started with high demand and prices due to a transition with barely any overlap between the two hemispheres.…

Xuewang Lemon at Asia Fruit Logistica in Hong Kong with its new brand, seeking international partners.

"Chinese lemons become more competitive in Southeast Asian markets this season"

Due to the prolonged dry weather, the lemon harvest this year experienced a delay, yet the total production remained within the expected range. This…

"Rising demand in overseas markets"

"Hailstorms have had a serious impact on the holiday supply of soft-seeded pomegranates in Sichuan."

Soft-seeded pomegranates hold significant importance for the Mid-Autumn Festival in the Chinese market. This year the soft-seeded pomegranate season…

PHOTO REPORT: New Covent Garden Market brings traders and growers together

New Covent Garden Market celebrating its 50th year of operations. Last week an event was held at the market to celebrate British Food Fortnight where…

Grants available for growers in Emilia Romagna

FrostBoss: Anti-frost solution for modern agriculture

In the competitive landscape of frost protection, FrostBoss® is a well known name, recognised globally for its top class technology and reliability.…

Organic ginger from Dutch soil

Sawari Fresh announces the launch of its first locally and organically grown ginger. "This milestone in Dutch agriculture combines sustainable growing practices with…

The Moroccan avocado campaign begins in the midst of a shortage in Europe

"Early importers are very satisfied"

The avocado season is getting underway in Morocco, and exporters are enjoying favorable winds, according to Mehdi Benchekroun, CEO of DMB & Co. The…

Iranaian kiwifruit season kicks off

Iranian kiwis are coming onto the market, announces Hadi Mirzaei, CEO of Darya Noosh Payab Trading. According to the exporter, international demand is…

"The impacts of climate change on Egypt’s agriculture are profound, but they are not insurmountable"

Climate change has become a recurring theme in agricultural news, particularly in countries like Egypt. The country is located in North Africa, one of…

The sector met in Greece at Eurocastanea

European chestnut production not enough to meet consumption

Over 230 chestnut operators gathered in Melivia and Agia, in the region of Thessaloniki, Greece, from September 12th to 15th for the 14th edition of…

AD Ports Group signs agreements to refinance USD 2.25 billion debt, cutting future borrowing costs

AD Ports Group, a facilitator of global trade, logistics and industry, has signed agreements with two UAE banks to refinance its syndicated loan of USD 2.25…

Branded pear kicks off new season with consumer campaign

With the arrival of the new harvest, the Migo® pear starts the new season with a powerful consumer campaign in various key markets in Europe. Thanks to the…

CMA CGM acquires Santos Brasil

CMA CGM has just announced that it has "acquired approximately 48% of Santos Brasil, Brazil's leading port infrastructure operator and owner of the largest container terminal…

Vantage Capital concludes a €14.0m deal with SPMS

Vantage Capital, a mezzanine fund manager based in Africa, has completed a €14 million mezzanine investment in Société de Production Maraîchère Samir S.A.…

Tasmanian vegetable growers tackle biosecurity with technology

Last week vegetable farmers, field staff and service providers came together in Ulverstone, Tasmania, to discuss how to recognise critical pathways by which…

Australian berry and grape growers embrace the latest tech

Aussie berry and table grape growers are primed to boost productivity through innovative labour-focused tech, including virtual reality training for…

Automate crate handling and save on labour costs

In a time when it is becoming increasingly difficult to find suitable personnel for repetitive, physical tasks such as unfolding collapsible crates,…

Mango industry sees growth in Huaping County, southwest China

In Huaping County, located in Yunnan Province of southwest China, the mango industry has been experiencing growth, with farmers engaged in the cultivation,…

JD.com initiates 2024 agricultural specialties festival in China

In alignment with the 2024 Chinese Farmers' Harvest Festival, JD.com has initiated its Agricultural Specialties Shopping Festival in Beijing on September 19.…

Leafy vegetables production lines from Cultiva offered at online auction

The online auction of production lines for washing, drying, and packaging leafy greens, on behalf of Cultiva in Taglio di Po (Italy) is in full swing…

Egypt's agricultural exports surpass 6.4 million tons

Egypt has reported an agricultural export volume exceeding 6.4 million tons for the current year, as per a briefing by Mohamed El-Mansy, the head of the…

Floods impact organic harvest in Hungary

In Nagymaros, Hungary, Laszlo Batki, an organic farmer, faced the devastation of his crops by the Danube's flooding. His plot, located just north of Budapest,…

2.5% average annual decrease in global seed potato market

Experts at EastFruit have observed a downturn in the international seed potato market over the last five years, with a particular decline noted among the top…

"Morocco's blueberry industry will surpass Mexico in a couple of years"

The blueberry sector convened in Morocco for the XXXIII International Blueberry Seminar this September, witnessing a convergence of specialists, entrepreneurs,…

Banana Day in São Paulo: A focus on genetic upgrades and phytosanitary efforts

On September 22nd, National Banana Day is celebrated, highlighting Brazil's most consumed fruit globally. São Paulo plays a crucial role, contributing over 25%…

GMO potatoes in Nigerian markets deemed unfit for consumption, CSOs warn

In Nigeria, the introduction of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) is under scrutiny as a broad coalition comprising over 100 civil society organizations,…