Peruvian blueberry season reaches its peak

Strengthening demand and tighter supply push up ginger pricing

Brazil is continuing to ship ginger to the U.S. though it's expected that there are only about five to six weeks left to its season. "We still have…

Luis Miguel Vegas, General Manager of ProArándanos (Peru)

"Peruvian blueberry season reaches its peak with new varieties and strategic markets"

The Peruvian blueberry industry continues to strengthen its position in the international market, with the United States, Europe and China as its main…

New avocado program launches in Canada

Avocado supplies from Mexico to Canada are steady right now. City Wide Produce Ltd. based in Surrey, British Columbia just began shipping avocados this…

Exhibit space for CPMA 2025 sold out

The Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA) announced that exhibit space for its 2025 Trade Show is sold out. The 2025 Annual Convention and…

Berry importer expands program with new Texas loading location

Homegrown Organic Farms is excited to announce the addition of McAllen, Texas, as a new loading location for its import berry program starting in…

New sweet potato program introduced

RPE announced the launch of its new comprehensive sweet potato program, tailored to meet growing market demands while maximizing efficiency for retail…

New film about the avocado industry

A new film about the avocado industry's success at driving demand nationwide documents the local as well as global impact of the national marketing…

Texas onion industry names “TX1015 Sweet Onion Day”

The Texas onion industry has declared October 15th as "TX1015 Sweet Onion Day", commemorating the ideal planting date for TX1015 Sweet Onions, as…

Drought challenges sweet potato harvest in Tabor City, North Carolina

Farmers in the Tabor City region are facing an unprecedented drought, described as the worst in nearly five decades, casting uncertainty over this year's sweet…

Manuel Echeverría, CEO of Trade and Business Partners (Ecuador):

"We help companies land and develop business in new markets in the U.S."

"Ecuador remains a global leader in agricultural exports, led by products such as bananas, which account for four out of every ten bananas sold in the…

Avocado supplier’s new headquarters open in Texas

GoVerden, an avocado supplier and maker of premium all-natural, ready-made guacamole, announced the opening of its new USA headquarters in Plano,…

Wellington Produce Packaging marks expansion and 90 years following fire recovery

In Mount Forest, Wellington Produce Packaging has inaugurated a significant addition to its facility, a development following a devastating fire in June 2023…

USDA's NRCS opens applications for disaster assistance in Florida

The USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Florida announced the initiation of applications for disaster assistance funding, targeting…

National Potato Council defends potatoes amid dietary guidelines debate

The National Potato Council (NPC) has issued a response to the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee's (DGAC) recent suggestions to reduce the intake of…

Illinois Foundation Seeds acquires sweet corn genetics from Del Monte to boost global growth

Illinois Foundation Seeds, Inc. (IFSI) has completed the acquisition of sweet corn genetics from Del Monte Foods. CEO of IFSI, Clinton Naugle, stated, "This…

"Limes have set a record price here in Brazil"

The much-needed rain has finally fallen in the State of São Paulo in Brazil, to the big relief of lime growers in this major growing region. The recent…

“We aim to grow in line with market trends and opportunities”

"Prior to our farm being up and running, it took time to build awareness and trust, but the response to our microgreens has been overwhelmingly…

Thomas van Tonder – Exec-U-Fruit

The days of cheap bananas are over

Banana prices are currently so high that the buyers for school feeding schemes have stopped buying bananas, says Thomas van Tonder, an Exec-U-Fruit…

But an earlier switch-over from Northern to Southern Hemisphere

Expect a later start to South African grapes

Limpopo's first summer rains have washed the dust off the table grape vines of Loskop Valley, boosting their growth, but their table grape season is…

Drought continues to impact volumes

Berkane clementines coming soon

The Berkane region's clementine season is about to get underway. Calendars for the region's flagship variety, "Clémentine Berkane", will start in two weeks, while the early…

Moldova series - part 13

"You can't rely solely on your product's quality and flavor; presentation is just as important"

In mid-export season, Stefan Bitlan, sales manager at Fani, a fruit exporter in Moldova, is satisfied with the reputation the country's plums have…

Antonio Méndez, of Alborán Produce Services:

"If European retailers don't help boost the demand for Peruvian Kent mangoes with promotions, the situation could become difficult"

The Peruvian mango campaign started in early October and European importers are already waiting for the arrival of the first containers to continue the…

Johan van Alphen and Polina Valkanova, Special Fruit:

"Significant shift to new varieties in Spanish strawberry acreage"

The last months of the Dutch and Belgian strawberry season are now underway at Special Fruit. "Volumes were slow to start, but overall, it has been a…

Wilko van der Zwaard, WilkoFruit:

"Good prices for mandarins and oranges, renewed interest in grapefruit, and panic buying in lemons"

The first containers of Moroccan mandarins under the Gaudias brand will be shipped this week and are expected to arrive next Tuesday at Wilkofruit in…

Ton Bouw, The Greenery:

"Viruses and weather changes make Spanish fruit vegetable growers a lot more cautious"

"Spanish growers have become much more cautious and are taking a wait-and-see approach. Climate change is causing unexpected, significant shifts in…

La Hacienda new addition to the Keelings range

Starting Tuesday, October 22, the 'La Hacienda' brand will be available at Keelings in Barendrecht. "Many people still remember this brand for its…

Increasing volumes for the Italian Limoré brand

Promising lemon season despite unfavourable weather conditions

After a mild winter and a hot, dry summer, with temperatures still above average, the Consortium of Lemon Growers of Rocca Imperiale, an area known for…

Australian strawberry and raspberry demand expected to rise over summer

While the timing of the spring strawberry and raspberry season for one major Australian fruit producer is running around 10 days late in both southern…

Low availability at the beginning of the season

Indian grape season starts, but comes with challenges

A challenging season could be ahead for the grape industry in India, says Samir Singh, business promoter for Indian grape exporter Mersel Foods: "The…

Average wholesale prices of bananas in Europe – week 39

The average wholesale price for bananas from Latin America rose to €157 per 100 kgs in Germany

In week 39, the average wholesale price of European bananas stood at €113 per 100 kgs in France. Click here to enlarge. In week 39, the average…

Port of Antwerp-Bruges sees 3% rise in throughput, invests in green projects

After nine months, Port of Antwerp-Bruges saw a total throughput of 210.5 million tonnes, an increase of 3% compared to the same period last year and a…

New Zealand apple and pear industry boosts economy with $1.96 billion revenue and sustainability gains

Productivity gains and an increase in high-value varieties has seen New Zealand's apple and pear industry contribute almost $2 billion of total revenue impact…

Kuehne+Nagel reports strong performance in first nine months of 2024 with increased EBIT and profits

From January to September 2024, the Kuehne+Nagel Group achieved net turnover of CHF 18.0 billion, EBIT of CHF 1.2 billion and earnings of CHF 915 million. In the third quarter of 2024, key in…

Unlocking opportunities: Exporting onions to Europe during off-season gaps

Europe is a large producer of onions and therefore is a competitive market. However, there is still room for imported onions, depending on the European…

Refreshing and hydrating: the rise of watermelons in Europe's markets

Watermelons are mostly found in Europe during the warmer months, from spring to autumn. People enjoy eating them as a refreshing snack or using them in…

Belgrade Fairgrounds, January 30 to February 1, 2025 -

Agro Belgrade, the warm-up for 2025's exhibition calendar

The 6th edition of the Agro Belgrade fair will take place from January 30 to February 1, 2025, at the Belgrade Fairgrounds. As a key event for…

Robotics Plus unveils Prospr, revolutionizing orchard and vineyard management

New Zealand-based agritech company Robotics Plus, is at FIRA USA this week to showcase Prospr, its autonomous, multi-use, hybrid vehicle for…

New Zealand kiwifruit industry celebrates milestones and unity at Mount Maunganui event

Over 400 of New Zealand's stalwart kiwifruit growers gathered in Mount Maunganui last night for a celebration to recognise three major milestones in…

Eco-friendly berry pads launched to reduce food waste and cut carbon emissions

A new recyclable and compostable pad has entered the market, designed to help berry producers and their customers reduce food waste and cut carbon…

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Agata potato

Chef reveals secret to winning French fry recipe

Alexandre Laigo, crowned champion at the French Fries World Championships in Arras, attributes his winning fries to the Agata potato, a waxy variety…

Almería agriculture: higher yields, lower prices amid cost surge

The agricultural season of 2023-24 in Almería has delivered a mixed bag of results. On one hand, the province reported a production increase of 3.1%, totaling…

Kashmir apple production drops up to 40% amid weather woes, foreign competition

The Kashmir Fruit Growers and Dealers Union has reported a 30 to 40 percent decrease in apple production in Kashmir this year. This downturn is attributed to…

Kenya imposes seasonal ban on macadamia harvesting to protect export quality

The Ministry of Agriculture in Kenya has announced a seasonal ban on macadamia harvesting from November 2, 2024, to March 1, 2025. This move is aimed at…

Vietnamese fresh coconuts gain international market foothold

Emerging as a standout in Vietnam's fruit exports, fresh coconuts have carved a niche in various international markets, including the US, China, and the UK.…

Valencia fruit export manager probed for defrauding farmers of 78 tons of oranges

The Civil Guard of Alicante has initiated an investigation into the manager of a Gandia-based fruit export company for allegedly committing six fraud offenses…

China leads global potato production with innovations

China is recognized as the global leader in potato production, with its output nearing 100 million metric tons across approximately 5 million hectares. This…