Organic specialty Northwest melon program begins mid-July

The Northwest organic melon season will start harvesting in mid-July. "The Northwest had a dry spring, which is good for the crop, followed by heat in…

Hopes for mango prices to strengthen in North America

Mango harvest has started in Sinaloa. "We are starting the last stage of the season and it looks good right now though I don't think it will last long.…

High demand for Washington cherries despite large supply

It is widely known by now that Washington State is expecting a significant cherry crop this season. A warm and dry spring allowed for strong…

Expanded demand for retractable roof solutions has prompted website re-design

For more than 40 years, Cravo Equipment has been designing and manufacturing automatic retractable roof solutions. "They have been shaped by decades of…

Launch of large-scale robotic mushroom harvesting and scanning system

Canadian Mycionics has launched its robotic mushroom harvesting and scanning system with South Mill Champs. A rigorous six-month pilot proved an…

Seald Sweet appoints co-CEO

Greenyard USA/Seald Sweet has appointed Andrea Montagna as co-chief executive officer, effective July 1, 2025. This leadership addition marks a new chapter in the company's…

Proprietary blueberry varieties experience bumper crop

Naturipe Farms reports a banner year for domestically grown blueberries, driven by exceptional volume, premium quality, and record-setting…

Record-breaking cherry display to kick off peak of season

Festival Foods® is kicking off the peak of the cherry season in a big way – literally. On July 16, the De Pere Festival Foods location will host the…

Peak season organic berries on display at OPS

California Giant Berry Farms is gearing up for the Organic Produce Summit (OPS) in Monterey, California. The company will be highlighting its abundant…

Daily grape consumption improves muscle strength markers in postmenopausal women

A new study¹ from the University of California, Davis, published in the peer-reviewed journal Food & Function, provides the first clinical evidence…

U.S. imposes 30% tariff on South African citrus exports

South Africa's citrus industry is under renewed pressure following the announcement by U.S. President Donald Trump of a 30% tariff on citrus imports from the…

U.S. to impose 20.91% tariff on Mexican tomato imports

The price of tomatoes in the United States could rise as the federal government prepares to withdraw from a long-standing trade agreement with Mexico,…

“Tight supply could spike Chilean kiwi prices”

India's kiwi imports are growing steadily, driven by increasing consumer demand for quality fruit. Retailers are showing increased awareness of quality…

What are Trump's tariffs on ASEAN countries?

President Trump recently dispatched tariff letters to 14 countries, with 10 in Asia, threatening elevated reciprocal tariffs ranging from 25% to 40%,…

Forging new partnerships and celebrating the organic produce community

Bluebird Mountain Organics is returning to the Organic Produce Summit (OPS) this week in Monterey, California. The company sees this event as not just…

U.S. national interpretation guideline for Integrated Farm Assurance published

GLOBALG.A.P. North America announced that the United States national interpretation guideline for Integrated Farm Assurance (IFA) v6 GFS for fruit and…

Heat drives harvests, mildew risk in Michigan fruit crops

This is the 14th in-season fruit update for southeast Michigan for the 2025 season. The past week was hot with moderate rainfall, and similar muggy weather is…

Labor shortages hit Oregon cherry and pear harvests

The cherry and pear harvest season in Wasco County, Oregon, faces hurdles due to labor shortages. Ian Chandler, who manages a 300-acre (121 hectares) orchard,…

Trump confirms August 1 tariffs on key trade partners

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has responded to a letter from U.S. President Donald Trump threatening higher import duties unless a new trade agreement…

U.S. potato volume up 2.3% as prices drop 2.8%

U.S. retail sales of potatoes from July 2024 to March 2025 reflected a varied market dynamic. While dollar sales experienced a minor reduction of 0.5% totaling…

Lawsuit challenges avocado sustainability claims

Avocado consumption continues to rise, integral to dishes like guacamole, buddha bowls, and toast toppers. However, concerns are surfacing about the…

Red-green color palette in Konsman Vegetables’ newest greenhouse

“A resilient crop leads to high yields”

"It's heavy soil by Westland standards, but that has its advantages, especially in weather like this," says lettuce grower Robbin Konsman as he walks…

Georgia series 2025 – last part:

Hazelnut sector bounces back after stink bug crisis

With a value of just over €100 million, hazelnuts are the crown jewel of Georgia's fruits and nuts exports. Last year, they brought in nearly four…

Willie Jacobs – Potatoes South Africa

Emotive expectations fan unnecessary potato price spikes

It's cold in South Africa, and the craving for high-energy comfort food will promote potato sales. The air fryer environment changed the potato…

Stephen Francis - Fen Peas:

"This week Wimbledon banned avocados and replaced them with crushed peas on toast!"

The planting of the pea crop in the UK finished up in mid-May, which is around normal according to Stephen Francis from Fen Peas. "All of the crop was…

New parsnip harvest starts at Teeuwen Telers

"More parsnips now sold in fresh packs than loose in stores"

At Teeuwen Telers in Helden, Limburg, the new parsnips are once again rolling off the belt. "We started last week, which is a week earlier than last…

José Guirado, Seminis Bayer:

"Galves incorporates very novel resistances in Galia, such as resistance to the New Delhi virus"

Developers of new varieties must combine flavor, production, and resistance. With the increase in winter temperatures, plant pests and diseases are…

Fernando Da Silva, Frugisol:

"You cannot buy a BMW for the price of a beetle!"

Among all the fruit sold by Frugisol at Rungis is a pineapple variety that has made its place within a range of fresh products rigorously selected for…

"The market will not be flooded with mangoes like last seasons"

The Egyptian mango season has begun amid high demand from several markets, but logistical complications are increasing transport costs. This is…

"Our product helps Turkish growers sell beyond the season by extending shelf life naturally"

With the fig, pomegranate, and avocado seasons around the corner, Turkish agri-tech company FreshSens is encouraging producers to treat shelf-life not…

Cornél Pieterse – BBI Packers

“Really a great way to kick off our soft citrus season in China”

In South Africa, all fruit packhouses ask themselves the same question: where lies the line between super efficiency of operations and sustenance of…

European project to make food bio-packaging from strawberry waste

The Spanish National Research Council (CSIC), an agency attached to the Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities, is participating in ECOSYSTEM, a new…

Rubyglow pineapple was bestowed the 2025 Best Food Innovation Award

The 2025 World Food Innovation Awards, organized by FoodBev Media, have bestowed the Best Food Innovation Award to the Rubyglow pineapple, an exclusive variety…

Ecuador dragon fruit hit by floods and price crash

Ecuador's dragon fruit sector is encountering challenges in 2025 as producers face crop damage and price declines. Ramón Martínez, manager of Hacienda Laia…

Bangladeshi GAP-grown mangoes reach Switzerland for the first time

For the first time, mangoes grown in Bangladesh using Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) have been exported to Switzerland, marking a significant step for the…

Thai retail initiative supports farmers and students through fruit sales campaign

Thailand's Department of Internal Trade has partnered with Go Wholesale, a major food ingredient wholesaler under Central Retail, to support local fruit…

Kandahar begins grape exports to Pakistan amid tariff cuts

The Kandahar Chamber of Commerce and Investment has announced the initiation of grape exports to Pakistan. Local fruit traders and orchard owners have noted…

Hazera

"We want to enrich the healthy snack segment with colorful and milder radishes"

Want to brighten up a salad with a fresh flavor? Add crunchy radish. The contrast between its red skin and white flesh also adds a pop of color to that…

Peter Stafleu, APC Handling:

"You simply can’t transport basil by ship"

In the wee hours of the morning, when the country is still asleep, APC Handling, located in Aalsmeer, the Netherlands, is bustling. From a 6,000 m²…