Warmer temperatures in USA/Canada and Valentine’s demand should boost movement on ample strawberry supply

“Valentine’s Day can’t come fast enough.” So says David Nelley of The Fresh Connection about the outlook on the strawberry market which is starting to…

Lettuce demand likely to increase as milder temperatures come on

The supply of lettuce looks to be consistent for this time of year. “In general, we are on track to meet and exceed last year’s shipments,” says John…

Peruvian ginger supply is already drying up

The ginger market is currently facing challenges, primarily attributed to a significant decrease in production from Peru, a major player in the ginger…

Mexico's avocado exports experience steepest decline in 13 Years

In 2023, Mexico witnessed a significant downturn in avocado exports, marking the steepest decline in 13 years, according to data from Banxico. Despite a 23.4%…

12% increase in Mexican berry exports in 2023

In 2023, berry exports from Mexico saw a notable growth rate of 4.8%, totaling 2,653 million in value and 295,600 tons in volume, marking a 7.2% increase over…

Trichoderma Associated Space Tomato Inoculation Experiment: TASTIE

Look up: Tomatoes are being sent into space today

New Mexico researchers and collaborating institutions are known to send some unique and unusual plants and vegetables into space – take, for instance,…

New light shed on HLB and fertilization

The effort to help huanglongbing (HLB)-impacted citrus trees has taken another step forward. A University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural…

U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement Seasonal Perishable Products Weekly Update

Low temperatures causing harvesting and delay issues

Weather is a constant topic and most talked about in the produce industry. So far this year, rain, wind and cooler than normal temperatures, have been…

Container ships bucking Panama Canal trend

The Panama Canal's transit trends have shown a significant decline overall, with a 42% year-on-year decrease in December. However, container shipping…

National Retail Report

Avocados and spicey additions in the spotlight this week

This week retailers had specials on citrus, pummelos, Cara Cara oranges, Kumquats, clementines and blood oranges were a few of the citrus offering…

Plant bug infestations pose growing challenges for almond growers

In recent years, plant bug infestations have posed a growing challenge for growers, as highlighted by Mel Machado, Vice President of Member Relations…

Association of Virginia Potato & Vegetable Growers announce rebrand

The Association of Virginia Potato & Vegetable Growers has announced a rebranding initiative to better align with the evolving landscape of agricultural…

Bagged avocados shine during Q3 holidays

Bagged avocados continue to emerge as a preferred choice for shoppers during holiday gatherings. A recent Avocado Holiday Retail Recap report by the…

New nectarines extend fruit availability for consumers

A set of three new nectarine cultivars has been introduced to extend the availability of fruits for producers and consumers alike. Developed by the Stone Fruit…

Guava from local production to export

Carlópolis, situated in the pioneer north of Paraná, stands as the largest producer of table guava in the state. Annually yielding approximately 38 thousand…

Farming unions announced plans for an "indefinite siege" on Paris and Rungis

French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal is facing mounting pressure from agricultural unions staging protests in Paris. The unions are demanding action from the…

Enrique Colilles steps down as manager of Trops after 26 years, making way for Victor Luque.

"I feel that the time has come to close a successful cycle"

Enrique Colilles is stepping down as manager of Trops after 26 years, making way for Víctor Luque, who is becoming the general manager of the largest…

Thanks to official 16 meters draft in the Deurganck dock

Antwerp can now recieve the largest container ships

Over the past three years, intensive efforts have been made to fully prepare the Antwerp port for the reception of container ships with a draft of 16…

The Europatat Congress returns to Brussels on 23 and 24 May 2024

Europatat has announced that the next Europatat Congress will take place in Brussels on 23 and 24 May 2024. The annual Europatat event has become a key…

Week 4 Fruit Wholesale Market Report

Chilean cherries dominate the market, imported stone fruit arrivals increase

Cherries have become a major player in the fruit wholesale market. New batches are constantly arriving. Currently, most of the varieties on sale are…

"Affected by a variety of factors, the export price of fresh pears has declined year-on-year."

Thanks to good weather and improved management techniques, the yield and quality of Chinese pears will increase in the 2023/24 season, with a high…

New Zealand forecasts 12% increase for 2024 apple and pear harvest

The annual apple and pear crop estimate from New Zealand Apples and Pears forecasts the national crop to be up 12% on the 2022 crop total, a rebound…

Tough Season for New Zealand avocado growers

The current New Zealand Hass avocado season is proving to be a challenging one for growers, with record low volumes of fruit exported. Down by more…

Vietnam exporters advised to focus on major markets

To achieve the targeted 6% increase in exports this year, exporters are advised to prioritize major markets such as the US, the EU, Japan, the Republic of…

Vietnam's agricultural exports are under scrutiny from importing countries

Vietnam's agricultural exports are under scrutiny from importing countries, with warnings issued to farmers and exporters regarding potential rejection of…

Leading asparagus seedlings importer in Ukraine, registers three Guelph University hybrids

In a recent announcement on their Facebook page, LLC "AV LIHT", the foremost official importer of asparagus seedlings in Ukraine, revealed the successful…

Saudi Arabia's recent ban on strawberry imports not exclusive to Egypt

Saad Moussa, supervisor of Egypt’s Central Administration of Plant Quarantine (CAPQ), clarified that Saudi Arabia's recent ban on strawberry imports is…

Egypt's EU sweet potato exports soar

Egyptian sweet potato exporters have had a remarkable start to the current season, as they have significantly boosted their shipments to the EU from…