“Organic produce sales continue to grow”

In the past decade, organic produce has become more mainstream. "When we first started with a dedicated organics department about 12 years ago, it was…

Promotable supply of avocados for 4th of July

With the 4th of July being the next significant U.S. holiday, it's expected that there will be a promotable supply of avocados for the holiday. Right…

Washington's Skagit Valley welcomes ideal conditions for planting season

It's planting season in Washington's Skagit Valley and this week, planting will finish on Brussels sprouts. Planting on this crop starts in a smaller…

California stone fruit demand outpacing 2024’s levels

While the volume on California's stone fruit crop is reduced this year compared to 2024, the fruit's eating quality has proven to be better in 2025.…

Premium blueberry demand rising as consumers prioritize quality and wellness

As economic pressure continues to shape consumer choices, a clear trend is emerging: people are finding small, health-forward ways to treat themselves,…

Dominican Republic celebrates historic first shipment of table grapes to the U.S.

There was much excitement in the port of Philadelphia this week as the first ever commercial shipment of table grapes grown in the Dominican Republic…

Regenerative agriculture pilot project launches with WWF and EARTH University

One Banana, a family-owned, vertically integrated company committed to the responsible production of high-quality bananas and natural ingredients, has…

Longtime salesman at Florida Classic Growers set to retire

After 24 years with Florida Classic, Justin Martin will be officially retiring tomorrow, May 30th. Martin spent most of his career working on the sales…

New ElastiTag size introduced in response to demand for U.S.-made products

Bedford recently introduced a new ElastiTag® size to meet the produce industry's need for more U.S.-manufactured packaging solutions. The new tag is…

Accelerating freshness innovation and sustainability

Fresh Formulaics backs IFPA’s Shelf-Life steering committee

Fresh Formulaics has joined the "Supply Chain of the Future" initiative by the International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) as an executive sponsor…

California almond growers face rising bankruptcies

Farmers in California, particularly almond growers in the San Joaquin Valley, are navigating through what is being considered a multifaceted financial…

U.S. potato exports gain new entry points

Seven points of entry have been approved for fresh U.S. potato shipments to access the full Mexican market. The designated ports include Ciudad Juárez in…

Texas farmers face setbacks as produce programs end

As federal support for critical USDA programs declines, small-scale farmers in Texas highlight the implications on local agriculture and school nutrition.…

California avocado replanting rises as Mexico fills supply gap

California's avocado growers, such as Andreas Tompros, continue cultivation despite setbacks like wildfires. Tompros, who lost a significant portion of his…

Organto posts record sales and first positive EBITDA

Organto Foods Inc. has announced its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025, reporting record-breaking sales and the first positive…

Nominations open for blueberry industry awards

Nominations for the North American Blueberry Council (NABC) Awards – and its new U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council (USHBC) Elizabeth White Award…

of course in Japan

The $16 tomato with a resume

A viral video showcases an unusual parcel containing a single tomato priced at ₹1,300 (approximately $16). The tomato, organically bred, arrives with a detailed resume…

Munich Wholesale Market:

"Sales of Greek sweet cherries are currently difficult"

The marketing of Greek sweet cherries got off to a late start this year, with a delay of around two weeks. "The first deliveries did not arrive until…

OPI Sicula O.P. Soc. Coop. Agr.

Earliness makes the difference in the table grape trade

"The growing interest in Sicilian grapes is a reality confirmed by the extraordinary market demand. The traditional grape varieties Victoria and Black Magic opened the campaign, an…

“Quality upon arrival has become the defining factor for blueberries”

Latin America's blueberry exports are surging, driven by global demand, but growers face challenges from weather disruptions, labour shortages, and…

Alblas International Logistics

"To arrive everywhere on time, we switch drivers"

There was a time when transport companies could use timely arrivals as a trump card. These days, just-in-time delivery is a common basic requirement.…

Louis De Cleene, Devos Group:

"With a bit more free stock, we could still be doing good business"

Summer is approaching, and with it, the Belgian hard fruit season is drawing to a close—a season that went reasonably well for Devos Group. "We're…

Herman van Dyk – BerriesZA

Peru casts long shadow over Southern Hemisphere blueberries

An "astronomical" amount of blueberries will be cropped in Peru this year, their largest harvest yet in a succession of huge yearly increases, and for…

Disappointing campaign for Ivoirian mango exporters

Starting earlier than usual and ending earlier than usual, too, the Ivorian mango season was disappointing this year, according to statements from…

Stergios Logothetidis, Organic Electronic Technologies:

“OPV technology represents a single solution for better yields, sun protection, and energy autonomy for greenhouses”

A multi-faceted technology that addresses the various challenges faced by greenhouse vegetable growers has been developed by the Greek company OET…

Colombian Banana Congress has become a key forum for the analysis and development of the sector

The Third Colombian Banana Congress, organized by the Association of Banana Growers of Magdalena and La Guajira (Asbama), brought together 1,734…

"This is a milestone for a company that started with just three farmers and half a container every two weeks"

Orange Export ships its 1,000th container of organic lemons from Colombia

Orange Export, an ambitious project connecting small organic lemon producers with international markets, was launched in Colombia in 2017. "A project…

José Antonio Tierno, Cereza del Jerte PDO:

"We expect 7 million kilos of certified cherries and about 3 million kilos of picota cherries this season."

The Regulatory Council of the Protected Designation of Origin Cereza del Jerte has begun certifying the first cherries of the season to ensure their maximum…

Mpumalanga dam levels dip, call to save water

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) in South Africa is calling on Mpumalanga residents to strengthen water conservation efforts following a slight…

Annemieke Hendrix-Koot, P. Solleveld Export

A total package delivered every day to German clients, large and small

"When a Tik-Tok clip or late-night TV chef surprises everyone with a little-known exotic fruit, you can be sure that the next morning, clients will…

Hans Huistra, HZPC

The Dutch seed potato sector is prospering

By mid-March, Hans Huistra, CEO of the Royal HZPC Group, had done a good deal of driving on Dutch highways. He rushed from meeting to meeting, sharing…

Strawberry update for week 22:

Saxon producers expect good yields after crisis year

The black-red federal government intends to raise the minimum wage to EUR 15. This would mean that strawberry farmers would also have to pay their mostly…

Kiwifruit seen as nutrient-dense fix for 'hidden hunger'

At a recent press conference held in Seoul, Zespri International shared insights on nutrient-dense diets and the role of fruits like kiwifruit in addressing…

Panama declares state of emergency over banana strike

The Panamanian government has declared a "state of emergency" in Bocas del Toro, following a prolonged strike at a plant operated by a subsidiary of Chiquita…

Dominican Republic begins table grape exports to U.S.

The Dominican Republic has initiated its first export of domestically grown table grapes to the United States, as announced by the Ministry of Agriculture. A…

Morocco lemon exports rebound in 2024/25

Morocco is poised for a strong rebound in its lemon export market during the 2024/25 marketing year (MY), following a four-year decline. Favorable weather…

Bangladesh begins 2025 mango exports

Mango export activities for the Bangladesh 2025 season have been initiated, marking the dispatch of the initial consignment to five countries, including the…

“Everything that performs well under these circumstances will stand out as very promising varieties”

"We've gone through quite a lot of climatic disorders with this year's growing season," Aurélie Ferrieux, Director of ASF Edition, French breeding…

termination of Tomato Suspension Agreement

Potential 21 percent anti-dumping duty already affects tomato market

In less than two months, the Tomato Suspension Agreement is set to terminate. With the termination scheduled for July 14, 2025, U.S. Customs and Border…

growers relieved, although current strategies remain in place for now

ToBRFV no longer under eradication protocol in Australia

The Australian National Management Group (NMG) agreed at its meeting on 29 May 2025 that it is no longer technically feasible to eradicate tomato brown…