U.S. awaits mango arrivals from Peru as Ecuador is expected to finish early

For the U.S., the offshore mango season kicked off with imports from Brazil. The start was a little rough due to challenges around port strikes,…

California citrus continues to face headwinds in export markets globally

The start of the California 2024/25 is surrounded by optimism. New crop lemons from the Coachella Valley and San Joaquin Valley are currently being…

Mucci Farms acquires 150-acre greenhouse facility

Mucci Farms has acquired Greenhill Produce, a state-of-the-art, nearly 150-acre greenhouse facility in Kent Bridge, Ontario. As part of the newly…

Quebec growers and shippers react to end of port work stoppage

While yesterday the Canadian federal government stepped in to end the work stoppage actions being taken at the country's British Columbia and Montreal…

Mountain Fire causes concerns over avocados and lemons in Ventura County

The Mountain Fire that erupted in Ventura County, California last week has scorched 20,630 acres and destroyed more than 200 structures. The fire was…

Automated sorting and packaging at Bluesky

Bluesky Hydroponics has unveiled its latest addition: a state-of-the-art cucumber sorting installation, specially designed for long English cucumbers.…

Jorge Hernández, Sales Manager of DG Fresh Avocados

"Our harvest season in Jalisco guarantees a steady supply to our customers"

The global avocado market continues to expand, and the growing interest in healthy, quality food keeps exporters constantly adapting. Avocado…

Award-winning Heirloom tomato now available in the U.S.

NatureSweet is introducing its award-winning Adora® Heirloom tomato to select stores. This unique tomato has earned the Crystal Taste Award, a…

Mexican produce industry in Arizona faces tariff threats under Trump

The Mexican produce industry, a crucial component of the Southern Arizona economy, is facing potential challenges due to the threat of tariffs by…

Seasonal Brussels sprouts stalks available

Ippolito International is welcoming fall with a seasonal favorite, Brussels sprouts stalks. "Brussels sprouts have continued to grow, in the pre-washed…

Potatoes drive U.S. produce sales with strong growth and consumer demand

Fresh potatoes remain a staple in the kitchens of U.S. consumers with 85.2% of households purchasing the versatile vegetable nearly 11 times per year. Recent…

Peruvian pitahaya exports could reach 15 million dollars in three or four years

Thanks to its flavor and versatility, Pitahaya is an emerging and increasingly relevant crop in the international market. According to German Caballero, a…

New York’s farmers’ markets boost local economies and community spirit

A recent analysis by inFlow, shared by digital public relations outreach specialist Kevin Geer, has highlighted the popularity and significance of farmers'…

Palmar Corporation, Ecuador:

“Focus on quality and sustainability will help us stand out in the competitive global banana industry”

The global banana market is becoming increasingly competitive, despite it being one of the most traded fruits in the world. According to Antonella…

Peru’s grape production to grow 2% in MY 2024/2025, exports to hit record

Grape production in Peru is forecast to reach 790,000 metric tons (MT) in marketing year (MY) 2024/2025, an increase of two percent compared to the…

CBP intercepts $31M in meth hidden in serrano pepper shipment at Pharr Bridge

U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations (OFO) officers at the Pharr International Bridge intercepted $31,169,000 in…

U.S. and Mexico sign new water-sharing pact amid shortages

Nearly a year after American diplomats were left at the table waiting to sign an update to a 70-year-old binational water-sharing treaty with Mexico, that…

Colombia sees mixed produce price trends in October amid supply shifts

In October 2024, the Unit of Agricultural Rural Planning (UPRA) reported adjustments in Colombia's wholesale prices for fresh produce. Cucumbers, onions, and…

Camposol launches cherry season early, eyes expansion in Asian markets

Almost two weeks earlier than last year, Camposol has launched this year's cherry season for the Chinese market. The first shipment from Chile arrived…

Jamaica warns of Christmas vegetable shortage after storm

The supply of vegetables in Jamaica could face limitations this Christmas due to the aftermath of Tropical Storm Rafael. Lenworth Fulton, the immediate past…

Peruvian blueberry exports surge despite El Niño challenges

The Peruvian blueberry sector, a youthful yet thriving segment of the agricultural export market, recently encountered its first major challenge due to the…

Senasa and Cosco Shipping sign agreement in Peru

Peru's National Agricultural Health Service (Senasa) and COSCO Shipping Ports Chancay Peru S.A. (COSCO) have established an inter-institutional cooperation…

Linda Van den Bulck, Belgian Saffron:

"Horribly bad spring heralded volatile Belgian saffron harvest"

It is not a natural year for the Belgian saffron harvest. The 'red gold', most of which is imported from the Middle East, can also be harvested in…

John van der Zouwen (de Groot fresh group) on the impact of the severe Spanish weather:

"So far, we’ve avoided quality issues"

"The weather situation in Spain remains worrisome following the disaster in Valencia and the precipitation damage in Almería and other areas," John van…

More economical steaming and better cleaning in-house at grower's premises

Carts, crates, machines, trays, and pots. These are commonly used things in horticulture that need to be cleaned. Steam is used for this purpose. But…

Warmer autumn in Sweden leads to extended fruit and vegetable harvest period

As 2024 is fast on track to be the warmest year on record on earth, a warmer than usual autumn in Sweden has allowed mainly greenhouse vegetable…

"We pulled the apricot category from being on the verge of being discontinued in some stores to one of the more favourable lines."

Australia's apricot brand that helped bring life to the category is back for a bigger season this summer

Australian apricot brand Pride of Prima is continuing its growth as it begins its second season, with hopes of continuing to 'resurrect' the category.…

"Strawberry price will continue to increase until we get more volumes from elsewhere"

There are very few strawberries around in Europe at the moment, as the Dutch, Belgian and UK seasons come an end. The Egyptian season is yet to get…

Part of II of the outlook of the organic apple sector in India

“Promising future for organic apple cultivation”

After having spoken about the current situation for the organic apple cultivation in India last week, this week Ashish Banerjee, Chief Business Officer…

Boris Manz - Fruit Growers Alianza

"We had a very good spring and summer which has been ideal for grapes"

The Peruvian grape harvest is underway and the first vessels are already on their way to the UK and European markets. Boris Manz from UK importer Fruit…

Haith Group and MH Poskitt celebrate 65-year partnership in vegetable processing

Haith Group, a manufacturer of vegetable handling equipment, first worked with MH Poskitt in 1959 when Geoff Haith provided repair services to Mark…

Maersk tops global carrier reliability rankings with consistent performance

Since 2019, the most reliable of the top 13 global carriers in each month, has rarely been the most reliable carrier in more than 30% of the trade…

Date palms offer resilient solution to Somalia’s food insecurity challenges

In Somalia, date palms have displayed exceptional resilience to climate-related challenges such as droughts, floods, and locust invasions. Mohamud shared an…

Turkey boosts global pomegranate exports, led by Iraq and Russia

Khayruddin Ojak, Chairman of the Aegean Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Exporters Association, detailed Turkey's export dynamics, noting Iraq's prominent role as a…

Biotechnology firm targets Asia with eco-extracted banana bioactives for skincare

The company, established 13 years ago, has made a name for itself by utilizing banana bioactives from upcycled bananas in the French Caribbean. Adhering to…

Food Farm Hub partners with Lien Yu to expand sustainable food reach in Asia

Food Farm Hub has entered into a partnership with Lien Yu Global Commercial, a distributor known for its portfolio of Asian fruits, dried fruits,…

South African stone fruit exports set to rise amid logistical improvements

The export crops for nectarines, plums, and apricots are all expected to rise against last year on the back of investment in the planted area and new…