GLOBAL MARKET OVERVIEW APPLES

The global apple market is experiencing a mix of steady demand, regional supply challenges, and pricing fluctuations. Weather impacts, evolving consumer preferences, and…

Florida optimistically anticipates larger fall citrus crop

A larger citrus crop is expected from Florida this fall. "We are guessing that grapefruit will be up approximately 50 percent over last year and…

Mexico welcomes rain from storm Erick, but concerns over early start to hurricane season

In the past few days, Hurricane Erick developed from a tropical storm into a Category 4 hurricane. Early yesterday morning, it made landfall in Oaxaca…

“For our growers to succeed, they need a reliable start”

"We're excited to share that things are progressing well at Nourse Farms," says John Place, CEO of the berry plant nursery. Photo right: John Place,…

Oregon's blueberry season is underway

Berry Fresh's Oregon blueberry season has kicked off, bringing with it some of the finest blueberries North America has to offer. Known for its rich…

U.S. fresh produce profitability outlook:

Almonds, oranges profitable; lemons, potatoes under pressure

AgWest conducts a profitability analysis of its core industries every quarter by surveying its lending, appraisal, and insurance staff and having discussions…

Cherry growers in Washington face labor shortage

High-tech greenhouse growers in Washington are navigating labor shortages, influenced by the U.S. immigration enforcement policies. Erik Zavala, a…

Rain hampers Mississippi blueberry harvest despite strong crop

Blueberry growers in Mississippi are facing unexpected challenges due to heavy rainfall, despite anticipating a larger crop this season. Julie Bounds, who…

Bruce Carman on engineering modular micro-environments for urban food production

“You can keep adding capsules to your overall operation as finances permit”

Controlled Environment Farms (CEF) is introducing a structural rethink to indoor agriculture. Rather than retrofitting entire buildings to grow one crop under…

Celebrating National Mango Month with a purpose

June is National Mango Month, and Continental Fresh is marking the occasion by highlighting the impact of mangos beyond the produce aisle. For the…

Mexico potato production up 4% in 2025/26

Mexico's potato production for marketing year (MY) 2025/26 (July–June) is estimated at 2.28 million metric tons (MMT), up 4% from MY 2024/25, largely due to…

Franco Gonzalo Castro, Don Clemente SRL:

"The problem today is production, not consumption"

Argentina's apple and pear season ended in April. It was a normal season, and yields remained stable. Now, in the final stretch of the post-season, the fruit…

Ilze Brand – Fresh-Pride

South African citrus industry in very bullish mood

"It's a very interesting season again," remarks Ilze Brand (right), Fresh-Pride procurement director. Fresh-Pride, part of the Fruitful-Ventures group,…

Peru's frozen fruit exports experienced a 4% annual growth from 2020 to 2024

Peru's frozen avocado and blueberry exports experienced sustained growth between 2020 and 2024, with an annual 2% increase in value and 4% increase in…

De Wet Burger – Kambrosig

“I believe South African dried fruit is unrivalled”

"When travelling abroad, I've never seen any dried fruit that I would consider buying," says De Wet Burger of Kambrosig, a marketer of dried fruit…

Georgia series – part 2:

Export flows of Georgian fruit

In a country often hailed as the cradle of winemaking, where lavish feasting is elevated to a point of pride, it comes as no surprise that agriculture and horticulture yield a…

Piet van Vugt, Van Vugt Kruiden

Fresh basil, year-round, from the Netherlands

Basil from the Netherlands, in the middle of winter? Until last year, it was a project, but since January, it has been a reality. "We now supply…

VS Apple Industries

Not a single apple goes to waste

Anyone thinking tons of fruit are carelessly thrown away in the Dutch food industry is sorely mistaken. At VS Apple Industries, which specializes in processing fresh apples…

Peter van der Schoot, BioMasters:

“Demand is fast outpacing our cultivation; that’s our biggest challenge”

In the Netherlands, FruitMasters and Nautilus partnered around organic produce, limited to a supply platform. Then, a year ago, BioMasters continued as…

Giga conquers the Italian market

An apple that combines crispness, flavour, and a long shelf-life

In the increasingly competitive context of club apples, Giga® is carving out a significant space for itself among Italian consumers. This…

BFM Italy: Solutions for orchards and vineyards

Customising a machine according to different production and organisational factors

One of BFM Italy's strengths has always been its ability to customise solutions. "Our equipment, from inter-row tillers to grass trimmers and…

Miquel Roig, General Manager of Fructícola Empordà

"There is a chance to grow with club apples in Spain, but only if these add real value"

The apple season has been marked by the low supply in Europe and smaller-than-normal average sizes, especially in some varieties. At the moment, the…

Alexander Ankudinov, head of exports and overseas logistics at Amefruits:

"We are looking forward to the first good garlic season after three difficult years"

The garlic harvest started a month ago in southern Spain and is now moving on to La Mancha, where there are good prospects in terms of quantity,…

KÖHRA-Frische already processes 80 per cent of orders digitally

"There are simply too few people to handle all processes manually"

Telephone and fax are a thing of the past: At KÖHRA-Frische GmbH in Saxony, the majority of orders are now processed digitally – 80 per cent of all…

Extended shelf-life gives shipping a fresh edge

In the world of fresh produce, every day counts, and Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP) technology has stepped up to the plate, offering a way to…

Solid European demand for Egyptian grapes

"There are lots of farms with problematic quality"

There's strong demand in Europe for the Egyptian table grapes this season, says CEO Mariya Dermendzhieva of Bulgarian fresh produce trader Triland:…

Jim Ertler - Premium Fresh

"Things started to improve towards the end of the European import season"

The onion harvest at Premium Fresh in Tasmania is over for another season. "Our own crop is down on yield, but up in quality this season," said Jim…

"Our bananas were well received in Jordan"

India's banana sector continues to solidify its export potential despite a challenging 2025 season. Unseasonal rains and pricing pressures tested…

High demand, but challenging logistics during Egyptian garlic season

The Egyptian garlic season is coming to a close soon, and it's been a good season, with better availability than last season, says Amro Yassin of…

“A 20-day gap is about to begin in apricot supplies”

We are in the middle of the Greek apricot season, and supplies are lacking in volume consistency. As Mr. Kostas Markovitis, a stone fruit grower and…

"Although overall Turkish stone fruit production will be lower, unscathed orchards remain positive"

As in many European countries, the Turkish stone fruit season has not had an easy ride this year, says Coskun Eren, marketing manager for Turkish fresh…

An importer of dates from Iran and Israel is bracing for a shortage scenario

Since last Friday, the situation in the Middle East has deteriorated unexpectedly and rapidly, as Israel and Iran are engaging in intense mutual…

"New micro vegetable slicer increases efficiency and reduces manual work"

ZTI, in collaboration with Van der Plas Sprouts, has specially developed a machine for cutting micro-vegetables. "Previously, this was all done by…

World Container Index - 19 Jun:

Drewry's container index drops 7% to $3,279 per 40ft box

For the first time in over a month, Drewry's WCI fell 7% this week, following six weeks of gains, mainly due to the low demand for US-bound cargo. It…

Plantain mutations affect production and exports

Mutations in plantain cultivation represent a growing challenge for growers, who need to be well informed about this phenomenon, stated Luis Pocasangre,…

India sends first fresh Jamun consignment from Karnataka to London

India has exported its first consignment of fresh jamun from Karnataka to London, according to The Print. This marks a significant milestone as previously,…

Bangladesh targets export growth by boosting fruit production and infrastructure

Bangladesh is intensifying efforts to expand its fruit production and exports, aiming to strengthen both its domestic agricultural sector and its international…

Thai AirAsia to procure 1,000 tons of fruit for in-flight menus to support farmers

Following the Thai-Cambodian border closure, which disrupted the cross-border trade of fruits and vegetables, Thailand's Ministry of Commerce has partnered…

South Africa faces export risks without AGOA deal

The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition presented the current export challenges to the Portfolio Committee in parliament, emphasizing the potential…

Egypt hits 1,500-ton strawberry export record to Malaysia

Egypt has continued to expand its role in the Malaysian strawberry market, setting a new export record this marketing year. According to EastFruit, Egypt…

South African grape exports to U.S. up 25% despite tariffs

The South African table grape sector reported a 25% export increase to the U.S. and Canada for 2024/2025, reaching 7.4 million cartons. This growth occurs…

Malaysia to tax imported fruits 5% from July 2025

The Malaysian government has announced an expansion of its Sales and Services Tax (SST), which will include a 5% tax on all imported fruits starting 1 July…

Mumbai airport mango exports up 9%

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) in Mumbai, India, facilitated the export of 3,624 metric tons of mangoes during April and May 2025,…

Vietnam focuses on technology and quality to sustain fruit and vegetable exports

Vietnam's Ministry of Agriculture and Environment is emphasising the need for higher product quality and advanced technology to sustain fruit and vegetable…

Panama joins Mercosur to boost trade and investment

The Minister of Commerce and Industry, Julio Moltó, highlighted Panama's integration into the Southern Common Market (Mercosur), noting a shift in export…