Peru has already exported 60 percent of avocado volume

Carrots seeing stronger than usual demand this summer

Carrot supply from California is steady and expected to stay that way through September. "We are in a much better supply situation than this time last…

Recent heat wave helps boost Ontario organic greens volume

Organic greens supply is coming on strong in Ontario right now following last week's heat wave and rains. At Pfenning's Organic Farms, red and green…

Monterey gets ready for largest OPS event in history

The annual Organic Produce Summit (OPS) will be held in Monterey, California next week and is set to be the largest gathering in the event's history.…

Peru has already exported 60% of the Hass avocados it expects to ship in 2025

The 2025 Peruvian Hass avocado export season is progressing strongly. As of June, the country has exported 375,000 metric tons of Hass avocado, equivalent to 60% of the volume forecast f…

Giorgi Mushroom makes acquisition

Giorgi Mushroom Co., a subsidiary of The Giorgi Companies, Inc., announced its acquisition of majority equity ownership in L.F. Lambert Spawn Co. This…

"United States and Middle East primary markets for Indian pomegranates"

The early monsoons have put the pomegranate season in India ahead of schedule by a month, says Kaushal Khakhar, CEO of Indian fresh produce exporter…

Expanded organic offerings in the spotlight

Windset Farms® is gearing up for the Organic Produce Summit (OPS), taking place July 9 - 10 in Monterey, California. This will be the company's second…

New PLU sticker introduced for Super Jumbo avocados

Calavo Growers, Inc. has introduced new PLU stickers for its largest avocado sizes. These vibrant, oversized labels are designed to prominently feature…

NNZ's CEO Erik Boot retires, succeeded by Ronald Hoozemans

After 35 years at NNZ, CEO Erik Boot has announced his retirement, effective July 1, 2025. The decision, he noted, was made thoughtfully, guided by…

Recyclable lidding film as an alternative to traditional clamshells

StePacPPC's Xgo™ MONO-PET lidding film offers a practical alternative to traditional clamshell packaging by reducing plastic usage and extending the…

Indian mangoes rejected by U.S. now flood local markets

A major export blow has hit mango growers in India's Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh this season, as U.S. authorities rejected shipments of popular varieties…

Hectre:

"The Global AgTech Tour in the U.S. was a success"

The Hectre Global AgTech Tour 2025 has come to a close, leaving behind a legacy of cutting-edge concepts, stronger partnerships, and a shared vision…

AmericanHort elects new board leadership, members

AmericanHort has announced the newly elected 2025-2026 board of directors, selected by association members for their leadership, expertise, and…

Idaho potato acreage steady at 313,000 in 2025

Idaho, the nation's leading potato-producing state, has maintained steady planted potato acreage for 2025. The USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service…

Florida allocates $104.5 million to citrus research

The Citrus Research and Field Trial (CRAFT) Foundation announced the allocation of $104.5 million by the Florida Legislature for citrus research in the 2025–26…

California Walnut Conference heads to Turlock 2026

The annual California Walnut Conference, a key event for walnut growers, handlers, and industry professionals, is returning in 2026 with a new date and…

Organic category options on display at OPS 2025

Mission Produce, Inc. is attending the Organic Produce Summit (OPS) in Monterey, Calif., from July 9-10, 2025, where it will highlight its full line of…

Niagara Propagators: A new chapter for the Schenck legacy in greenhouse horticulture

“We’ve applied five generations of knowledge to build this facility”

The Schenck family is announcing the launch of Niagara Propagators, a 17-acre, purpose-built propagation facility in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario.…

Georgia series – part 10:

“To prevent apple dumping, a minimum import price is in place”

Shida Kartli, the region surrounding the city of Gori—about 50 km west of Georgia's capital, Tbilisi—is the country's leading area for stone fruit…

Alex Boughton - A.H. Worth:

“We have been bold with our cavolo nero growing plan to ensure we can meet demand"

The growing trend for plant-based diets and cooking from scratch has seen an increase in the value of vegetables, which, according to Kantar data, is…

Martin Bolhuis, Tuindersbelang:

"Cabbage storage season nears end as new crop becomes available"

The white and red cabbage storage season is entering its final month. "The season has gone well so far. There was considerably less harvest at the end…

Tom Leenheer (Van Ooijen Citrus): "Customers switch to new mandarin varieties later each year"

"Strong lemon sales driven by good weather"

The overseas citrus season is in full swing at Van Ooijen Citrus in Ridderkerk. "Lemon sales are going extremely well at the moment due to the nice…

Gerard van den Anker (Veiling Zaltbommel) and Jarno Kwakkel (Postuma AGF)

Heat hits fresh produce trade: Lower sales and staying cool

When the thermometer climbs above 30 degrees, trade tends to slow down considerably. Is that also the case this week? "We have noticed that sales have…

Verbruggen Palletizing Solutions works on palletiser upgrade

"New upper frame and manipulator enable palletizer to grow with customer needs"

With brand-new premises on the horizon and the opening scheduled for September, things are busy at Verbruggen Palletizing Solutions. This includes…

Ortogel Srl

Growing demand for fully natural citrus juice

"As is usual during the summer period, demand for natural juice is increasing at this time of year. Our Italian and Japanese customers have increased…

Giovanni Scavo, sales manager of Girasole Soc. Coop.

"Not a lot of summer fruit available at the moment"

"We will start harvesting operations on 10 August, so it is still too early to make predictions about the summer fruit campaign. We can only hope that nothing will happen to the weather d…

José M.ª Román, sales technician at Seminis-Bayer:

"Our Polynesian watermelon is a pollinator that delivers firm flesh and a longer cycle"

Seminis-Bayer is celebrating Melon & Watermelon Week, which has served to showcase solutions to tackle climate change and the challenges of production…

Miguel Ángel Mira, Sourcing Manager at Agribio:

"Limited melon supply until the southern hemisphere starts"

The end of the Spanish organic lemon season is accelerating due to the influence of high temperatures on the production of the Verna variety, which is…

Joël Boyer - Boyer:

"To maintain a balanced market, prices cannot fall any lower"

The Spanish melon season has come to an end, and the first French products have arrived on the shelves. "Spain ended late this year, which is slightly…

"Demand for Lebanese grapes remains high on African continent"

The Lebansese grape season is shaping up to be one of the most promising in recent years, says Mehdi Awdi, owner of Lebanese grape exporter ETS Awdi…

July brings a sharp reduction in the availability of Greek watermelons

June constitutes the peak of the Greek watermelon season, and this year has ended with an accelerating export pace, as almost every week has widened…

Shandini Naidoo – Avoport

Plug-and-play model for intra-African trade

At the EU-African Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) Summit at the Johannesburg Stock Exchange last week, Avoport CEO Shandini Naidoo (right)…

Egyptian bell peppers are making a breakthrough in the market

The Egyptian bell pepper season ended in June. According to Ayman El Sayed, sales and export manager at Fresh Zone, it was "definitely successful." The…

Moroccan growers are preparing for the upcoming bell pepper season

Preparations are underway for the upcoming Moroccan bell pepper season. Amine Amanatoullah, the CEO of Fast Expo, says, "We are currently preparing the…

Weather, trade talks boost South Africa’s fresh produce outlook

South Africa's fruit, vegetable, and nut industries are cautiously optimistic as favourable weather forecasts and stable crop conditions coincide with ongoing…

Markus Ettlin replaces Steffen Prodinger at the helm of the company

Prodinger Group celebrates 100 years in business and welcomes new CEO

The Prodinger Group, based in Coburg, Upper Franconia, celebrates its 100th anniversary on July 1, 2025. The family-owned company's history is peppered…

Global blueberry exports to top 3 million tons by 2030

Blueberries have become one of the most sought-after fruits globally due to their nutritional and antioxidant properties, as well as their ease of consumption…

Australia avocado crop down 15%, rebound in 2025/26

Australia is facing a 15% drop in avocado production for the 2024/25 season, according to a newly released report by Rabobank's RaboResearch division. The…

Countdown begins for Fresh Antalya 2025

The Turkish fruit and vegetable trade exhibition, Anfaş Fresh Antalya, will open its doors for the sixth time between 18 and 20 September 2025, at the…

Vietnam eyes global markets as fruit exports face both promise and pressure

Vietnam's fruit and vegetable industry is positioning itself for deeper global market penetration despite recent headwinds in early 2025. After achieving an…

Vietnam shifts fruit export focus as Chinese demand falls

Despite mounting global trade tensions and shifting tariff policies, Vietnam remains committed to achieving its 2025 agro-forestry-fishery export target of $65…

Cold wave hits Brazil citrus as juice exports drop 22%

In late June, a cold wave affected citrus-growing regions in Brazil, with frosts reported on June 26 in São Paulo, Paraná, and parts of Minas Gerais. While the…

Dominican Republic secures Bahamas access for six crops

The Dominican Republic has secured market access for six agricultural commodities—bitter orange, pineapple, lime, avocado, banana, and plantain—in the Bahamas.…

Duxton Farms merges units to expand portfolio

Australia's Duxton Farms manages an extensive agricultural asset portfolio, now aimed at a strategic realignment of its holdings, including walnuts, dried…

Suez Canal traffic drops 23.1% in Q3

The Suez Canal observed a 23.1% decrease in activity year-on-year during the third quarter (Q3) of fiscal year (FY) 2024/2025, according to a statement by the…

Apple gains global traction for heat resilience

The 'Sassy' apple, developed by Plant and Food Research, is gaining traction internationally. Grown by Taylor Corp in Hawke's Bay and the Golden Bay Fruit…

Craig Thomas - CSJ Agri:

“In most cases, the solution is already out there”

Growers across the globe face ongoing challenges such as disease, pests, and climate change. It can take years and a lot of money to breed new…

How does a Spanish and Peruvian mango's CO2 footprint compare?

Hot, dry summers; torrential rain causing rivers to burst their banks. These days, that is all too familiar. Climate patterns are changing, and the…