North Carolina bracing for low sweet potato stocks

Demand up for organic lettuce ahead of Thanksgiving

California's organic lettuce supply is seeing steady movement. "That said, there are times with romaine where we've been a bit short," says Ashley…

North Carolina bracing for low sweet potato stocks on hand for 2024-2025

Supply of sweet potatoes out of North Carolina, the state that is responsible for two thirds of U.S. sweet potato production, was less than ideal due…

Fruit packing and exports in Colombia continue after floods and landslides

Fruit harvesting, packing and exports continue in Colombia after the recent heavy rains, flooding and displacement of thousands of people in the…

Helping Brussels sprouts get on the table this Thanksgiving

While Brussels sprouts are a popular item for Thanksgiving Day menus, this year, they might be featured in a new way. Last month, Ocean Mist Farms…

Thanksgiving ads surge, highlighting cranberries, sweet potatoes, and price shifts in produce

Thanksgiving ads broke this week, as evidenced by the large increase in ad totals. Cranberries in 12 oz. bags, sweet potatoes by the pound, and celery…

Donald Trump selects Brooke Rollins as Secretary of Agriculture

President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Brooke Rollins as the future head of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) for his upcoming term. Rollins…

Floods hit western US; asparagus and avocado markets adjust to shifting supply

In the West, flooding and debris flows remain a threat in parts of northern California and southwestern Oregon, amid ongoing heavy precipitation.…

Kern County leads almond orchard removals as global demand grows

Kern County has once again taken the lead in California for the removal of almond orchards over the past year, marking a potential third consecutive year of…

Study reveals Indigenous role in spreading peaches across North America

Spanish explorers may have brought the first peach pits to North America, but Indigenous communities helped the ubiquitous summer fruit really take root,…

Week 46 Fruit Wholesale Market Report

Cherry sales are strong, and many blueberries in small cup packages are available.

During the first half of the week, limited cherry arrivals fell short of market demand. However, supply improved on Thursday, leading to a better…

USDA uses AI to improve cranberry harvesting in New Jersey

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is employing artificial intelligence to advance cranberry harvesting techniques in New Jersey. This initiative aims at…

Euro hits 2022 low amid weak eurozone data and US trade tariff concerns

The euro has experienced a decline, reaching a low not seen since November 2022, as a result of weakening signals from the eurozone economy and the prospect of…

Peruvian blueberries reach China faster via Chancay megaport

Camposol and Agrovision have leveraged the newly opened Chancay Megaport to expedite their blueberry exports to the Asian market, particularly China. Camposol…

Asparagus and soft fruit sector back on track

Photo report: expoSE/expoDirekt in Karlsruhe

After several challenging years, the asparagus and soft fruit sector is recovering. This became evident during expoSE in Karlsruhe, a two-day trade…

Ton van Wiggen, The Greenery:

“Over the past five years, we’ve built a nice market for Sweet Sensation pears”

"A lovely red blush, firm, juicy, and nice and sweet, with a fresh flavor. That describes our Sweet Sensation pears," says The Greenery's Grower…

Stephen McCormack - McCormack Family Farms

“You have keep trying new things, we are always looking for the next big thing"

After a couple of challenging years, 2024 has been 'steady' at McCormack Family Farms in County Meath, Ireland. "We finished harvesting our outdoor…

"We send 40 pallets a day to Poland, Hungary and France"

Demand for Common Clementines explodes in Europe

"Requests have been flooding in, especially over the past 10 days. Countries like Poland, Hungary and France are asking us for large volumes of…

"The fruit looks on track to reach its potential in size and cluster shape"

Good early signs of a strong table grape season despite Victoria's weather as season approaches

A Victorian table grape grower is still expecting a normal-to-high yielding season, despite some changeable weather throughout spring. Budou Farms is…

A good start to the Bolzano trade fair; the latest data from the apple sector

Interpoma speaks many languages

There is a clear consensus on the fact that Interpoma is a medium-sized trade fair, but stands out for its high level of international participation. Thanks to Bolzano's…

Bimi broccoli putting on a show at Rungis

On November 7th, a delivery trolley toured the aisles of the Rungis market to introduce, test and taste the Bimi®. The broccoli did not go unnoticed by…

Interpoma 2024 opens with focus on global apple market trends and challenges

The 13th edition of Interpoma, the apple trade show, opened yesterday in Bolzano (Italy) with a deep dive into the state of the global apple market.…

GoodnessMe apple debuts with focus on resilience and sustainability

Prevar announces the launch of GoodnessMe — a new apple variety resulting from over 20 years of research and development. What makes this apple so good?…

Hot spring inn offers 'apple bath' in northern Japan

In Yokote City, Akita Prefecture, a hot spring inn has introduced an "apple bath" to promote the region's apple production. The bath is filled with 160…

Vietnam's fruit and vegetable exports hit $6.6 billion

According to the General Department of Vietnam Customs, the trade figures for fruits and vegetables from Vietnam have presented a dynamic picture in the first…

Anantapur bananas set for first Middle East export

Banana cultivators in Anantapur district, Andhra Pradesh, are set to export approximately 680 metric tons of the G-9 banana variety to Middle Eastern…

Potato prices in Bangladesh soar amid market manipulation claims

In Bangladesh, the price of potatoes has unexpectedly soared to Tk80 ($0.94) per kilogram, a development that has taken many by surprise given the country's…

Concor launches season's first banana export train from Andhra Pradesh

The Container Corporation of India (CONCOR) initiated the season's inaugural banana export train from Tadipatri, Andhra Pradesh on November 22, 2024. The…

Climate change disrupts Europe's potato production, sparking concerns

This year, Europe's potato farmers have encountered a series of challenges, starting with a limited seed supply that led to increased seed prices. Compounded…

Irish potato sector faces challenges with rising costs and weather impacts

The adverse ground conditions that the Irish potato sector faced last autumn are still fresh in the memory of Francie Gorman, the president of the Irish…

Floods in Spain disrupt orange supply, UK turns to South Africa and South America

Following devastating floods in eastern Spain, British retailers and wholesalers have commenced sourcing oranges from South Africa and South America ahead of…

New Zealand's summer fruit season begins with stone fruit

With the onset of summer, New Zealand's local markets are now featuring the season's first summer fruits. Summerfruit NZ's newly appointed Chief Executive,…

South Australian tomato growers challenge virus response amid major losses

In South Australia, tomato growers Harry Kapiris, Peter Petsios, and Emmanuel Cafcakis have voiced their concerns over the management of a Tomato Brown Rugose…

New Zealand fruit exports soar 314% in October, led by kiwifruit surge

Fruit exports from New Zealand experienced a notable increase last month, with a $142 million jump, marking a 314% rise compared to October 2023. According to…

Regional fruit and vegetable markets see dynamic shifts in trade and prices

Regional fruit and vegetable markets see dynamic shifts in trade and prices

The 47th week of 2024 has been marked by significant shifts in the EastFruit Trade Platform, a major Telegram-based regional hub for fruit and vegetable…

Abrafrutas marks a decade of boosting Brazilian fruit industry and exports

Abrafrutas (Brazilian Association of Fruit and Derivative Producers and Exporters) commemorated its tenth anniversary with a notable event in Brasília,…