Later transition to import soft citrus in 2023?

Texas onion production transitioning north

“As they say in real estate, this could be a seller's market for a while.” So says Dante Galeazzi, CEO/president of the Texas International Fresh…

Later transition to import soft citrus in 2023?

There’s always a bit of uncertainty hanging over just when U.S. retailers will start the transition to imported soft citrus. “This year is no…

Due to weather challenges in early growing season

Okanagan cherry yield expected to be down

In the Okanagan, a cold April has been followed by record-high temperatures in May. Due to this, cherry yields are expected to be down. Balpreet Gill, who is…

Bee Vectoring Technologies receives largest order to date from a major multi-state berry grower in the US

Bee Vectoring Technologies International Inc. has announced a company record-breaking sales order with one of the largest blueberry growers in the United…

Colombian Sugar Baby mangos now available in the U.S.

The first time Colombian mangos entered the U.S. it was after obtaining access from APHIS at the end of December 2022. Back then, it was the Keitt…

New PLU number launched for Audra Rose cherry variety

River Valley Fruit, an apple, cherry and pear grower, packer and shipper is introducing the Audra Rose cherry bag, complemented by its newly assigned…

Peak California strawberry volumes ahead

A bountiful summer of California strawberries is ahead for California Giant Berry Farms, as the company forecasts giant volumes their cornerstone…

Cherry field day in Spain centered around low-chill program

Table grape and cherry breeder International Fruit Genetics LLC (IFG), announced that its international cherry team hosted its first-ever European IFG…

Banana industry hopeful to start later in 2023:

Dissolution of Ecuador's National Assembly leads to delay of FTA start with China

Ecuador’s banana and other industries have done the homework with a free trade agreement (FTA) signed with China, but now they have a slightly longer…

Reemoon celebrates new milestone in Australia with installation of six-lane sizer at Griffith packhouse

“This sorting line largely increased our sorting accuracy”

In April, Reemoon completed its largest Australian installation yet, delivering a new six-lane sizer to Mario’s Packhouse in Griffith, New South Wales…

New communications manager for Ocean Mist Farms

Ocean Mist Farms, a grower and marketer of fresh artichokes in North America, is pleased to announce marketer Lori Bigras has joined the company as…

Snapl opens port warehouse in New Jersey

US supply chain service provider Snapl has announced the opening of a new warehouse in Gloucester City, New Jersey. The warehouse, located across from the Holt…

Simply Hot brand Thai Green Peppers recalled due to Salmonella

Thai Green Peppers from the Simply Hot brand have been recalled due to a microbial contamination. The affected product is being recalled from the…

Strawberry market insights for the United States and Latin America

Latin American strawberry growers expand production to meet increasing demand

Latin American strawberry growers are expanding production to meet increasing consumer demand. Mexico is the largest strawberry-producing country in…

'There will be apples. It's just not going to be a full crop"

Western Massachusetts fruit growers assessing losses after cold month of May

A late-season frost in the early hours late last week has affected some western Massachusetts fruit farmers hard. The freeze occurred as apple trees were…

Southwestern Quebec

Île-Perrot farmer loses crops after partially losing fight with frost

Phil Quinn of Quinn Farm on Île-Perrot already knows many of his strawberry crops are a total loss. The co-owner of Quinn Farm and his team worked day and…

Port of Wilmington ranked number one in productivity

Out of all ports in North America, based on a report of customer data, the Port of Wilmington ranked number one in productivity. Brian Clark, executive…

Georgia peaches affected by climate trends and bad weather

This summer, as a mix of long-term climate trends and a spate of bad weather added up to an almost entire loss of the Georgian peach crop. First, the climate:…

Market and Crop Update for May 25, 2023

'Demand is super high this week due to the lack of availability'

MARKETCalifornia/Washington:John Vlahandreas with Wada Farms reported in on May 24 from his Salem, OR, office. “This week, I am actually moving a few loads out…

Coping with drought situation

Panama Canal again lowers draught restrictions

Due to a severe drought affecting the Panama Canal, container vessels are to lighten their loads and pay higher fees. Further increases in the cost of shipping…

Retail buyer: "There's going to be a massive scramble for apples and pears."

Domestic topfruit prices firmed by low supply

The prices of apples are 23% and pears 18% higher than last year on South Africa's domestic market, notes fresh market analyst Dr Johnny van der Merwe.…

"Egyptian potato producers must take climate change into consideration"

Despite a difficult potato season in Egypt, due to weather disturbances that reduced yields in some areas, producers say they have managed to achieve…

Africa Day:

Namibian citrus growers join their Southern African CGA neighbours

To commemorate Africa Day and this year’s theme of accelerating the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and deepening economic…

Kenya: Nakuru county invests in sustainable avocado farming

The Nakuru county government has launched a sustained campaign to revitalize avocado farming, focusing on sales to international markets. County Executive…

Lee Stiles - Lea Valley Growers' Association

Thousands of tonnes of produce being destroyed every day

British cucumber growers have not had it easy in the last few years, and 2023 is not looking any better. “It is the perfect storm,” said Lea Stiles from Lea…

9th International Cherry Symposium takes place in China

The 9th International Cherry Symposium takes place in China and several activities are being developed during this week: International academic…

Challenges for the grape industry in Lebanon

The Lebanese table grape is becoming increasingly well known on the international markets and appreciated by consumers, boosted by several assets but…

Lower apricot exports from Hungary to rest of Europe due to frost damage

Hungary’s 2023 apricot export season, set to start next month, will see lower volumes sent to the rest of Europe due to widespread frost damage during…

Negative commercial trend for Sicily's production

Sicilian Cantaloupe melons 0.10 to 0.20 cents per kg

"The Sicilian season of the Cantaloupe melon seems to be turning into an absolute disaster for the growers. They are being offered barely 0.20 cents…

Sam Vasala - Sai World

“The fruit quality and taste is very good, but as predicted sizes will be smaller"

The Navel harvest will finally start for grower/exporter Sai World this weekend after they delayed the first picking to allow for better colour and…

Avocados Australia welcomes Thailand market access

On Thursday 11 May, Rapibhat Chandarasrivongs, the Director General of the Thai Department of Agriculture, signed the gazette notice for import conditions for…

Zespri unlikely to list on NZX this year

It seems that kiwifruit marketer Zespri is unlikely to shift its listing to the New Zealand stock exchange this year. Last year, Zespri, now listed in the…

Sydney cafe receives much criticism for AU$10.90 side dish of avocado

Little Jack Horner, a café in the Sydney beachside suburb of Coogee, is now the focus of a backlash among locals after it raised the price of its side dish of…

Taiwan Food and Drug Administration

Japanese blueberries and grapes rejected by Taiwan for banned pesticides

Shipments of fresh blueberries and grapes from Japan were seized at Taiwan's border after they were found to contain banned pesticides. A total of 9…

Pair of Hokkaido melons fetch $25,000 at Japanese auction

A pair of premium melons in Japan's northern main island of Hokkaido fetched 3.5 million yen ($25,000) at the year's first auction. This is the event's second…

The world’s most expensive mango will cost you Rs 40,000 a piece

The Miyazaki mango must be the world’s costliest mango. It is now on display at in Koppal. With each fruit priced at a whopping Rs 40,000 (€440), the…

Blueberry consumption might alleviate abdominal pain

In a recent study researchers have looked at the question whether blueberry consumption could improve the clinical outcomes, functioning and overall quality of…