Smooth transition to offshore melon season expected

Southeast hurricanes strengthen California bell pepper demand

Production began last week on field bell peppers in Coachella, California. "We have had pretty optimal growing conditions. It has been sustained warmth…

Smooth transition to offshore melon season expected

Production of both cantaloupe and honeydew melons is underway in Yuma, Arizona. "Our California production finished two weeks ago, and we started in…

Much higher volumes of mangos from South America coming to the U.S. this season

Mexico's mango season has winded down and the offshore season has started with import volumes increasing week by week. Brazil started shipping in…

Juan Pablo Rios, sales manager, Flavor King Produce LLC

Argentine garlic market aims for a season of greater economic stability

The US market's demand for garlic imports is increasing. There will be good availability of garlic and the context for trade looks "very good",…

Fresh potatoes rank as top seller in fresh vegetable pounds sold

Fresh potatoes remain a staple in the kitchens of U.S. consumers with 85.2 percent of households purchasing the versatile vegetable at nearly 11 times…

Launch of first self-fertile Nonpareil almond variety transforms almond farming

Ohalo announced today the launch of FruitionOne, the world's first self-fertile Nonpareil almond variety. This allows almond growers to eliminate the need for…

Fresh Del Monte sells Fresh Leaf Farms to focus on core vegetable business

Fresh Del Monte Produce, through its vegetable division Mann Packing, announced the sale of its Fresh Leaf Farms brand and operations to First Leaf Farms—a new…

Brazilian citrus growers explore HLB management in Florida's Indian River region

Several citrus growers, consultants, and others from São Paulo, Brazil, recently toured Florida's Indian River citrus region to examine the management of HLB.…

Sarasota county buys Albritton farms for waste management, saves $50M

Albritton Fruit Farms, a staple for local families in Sarasota County for its blueberry and flower picking experiences, has transitioned ownership to Sarasota…

“It is a challenge to ship citrus fruit from Israel around Africa to markets in the East”

Israel's 2024 citrus season generally started well, with some concern of how the longer journey around the Cape of Good Hope to reach Asian markets…

Carlos Ramírez, Commercial Director of Exportagri:

"Costa Rica's soft, sweet, strandless cassava allows us to differentiate ourselves"

There is a high demand for Costa Rican cassava in international markets and the country has established itself as a supplier in the global sweet…

Saica Flex

Holger Jentschke, Key Account Manager Germany at Saica Flex:

"Encouraging growth in lidding films and OPP hybrid films"

Under the name Saica Fresh, the originally Spanish company group Saica is now offering a comprehensive and, above all, sustainable approach to fruit and vegetable packaging. This inc…

Azienda 'Mitica' in Rioveggio (Bologna): check out the photoalbum!

A promising campaign for chestnuts and marrons in Italy

"The product is not in short supply and the quality is very encouraging, given the full range of calibres. Although we have to wait for the final…

Agrinorm on a new way of sourcing winter products from Spain

"It offers you everything the largest retailers get—all the strategies they employ, and maybe even more"

"I suggest we start by looking at the most efficient supply chains in the European fruit and vegetable sector, which include the largest retailers and…

"We predict that production will reach 20,000 tons by 2028"

Blueberry production in Georgia is increasing rapidly

The Georgian blueberry industry is thriving after its commercial start in 2011. Since then, production has increased significantly, says Shota…

Ive Lambert, Starfruit:

"Certain niche exotic fruit will be difficult to offer in the future"

With the autumn holiday, the market for exotic fruits is currently quieter. "Sales always dip a bit during these weeks, but in the coming weeks, we expect a…

"Our disposable temperature and humidity data logger has received extensive inquiries at Fruit Attraction expo"

With the peak export season approaching, particularly for holiday-bound fruits, rising shipping costs are expected due to limited cargo availability from…

South Africa:

Heavy rains over Langkloof cause no immediate damage

The most recent cut-off low weather system moving across South Africa left behind between 100mm and around 200mm over two days in the Langkloof, but…

Rijk Zwaan hits €627 million in sales, celebrates 100 years

Fruit and vegetable breeding company Rijk Zwaan generated a total net sales of €627 million in the 2023/2024 financial year. Highlights from…

Citrosol introduces CATsystem®, the first automatic control system for post-harvest treatments

The Valencian company Citrosol has presented the world's first automatic control system for fungicide treatments, the CATsystem®, at the 6th conference…

Brazil's grape exports plummet in 2024 while mangoes and limes thrive

In the initial three quarters of 2024, Brazil witnessed a downturn in grape exports compared to the corresponding period in 2023. Data from…

Almonds are the fastest-growing nut in Spain, both in volume and value

The European almond is a phenomenon in Spain and beyond. 2023 was a key year for almond consumption in Spain, which grew by 32.6% over the previous…

India welcomes first tender coconut wine by Kerala farmer

In India, a novel tender coconut wine is set to enter the market, marking a first in the country's wine industry. After a protracted legal and regulatory…

Polish researchers develop locally growable ginger strain

Researchers in Poland have developed a strain of ginger capable of growing within the country's borders. Traditionally, this root vegetable, known for its use…

NFSA boosts food safety in Egypt, sweet potatoes and pomegranates lead exports

The National Food Safety Authority (NFSA) in Egypt has intensified its regulatory efforts to ensure food safety across various sectors. In its latest report,…

Ica to expand agricultural land and boost exports with Pampas Verdes project

In the near future, Ica is set to increase its agricultural land and solidify its status as a leading export hub in Peru, following the initiation of the…

Paraguay begins onion exports to Argentina, expanding agricultural trade

A shipment of onions weighing 28,800 kilos from the Boquerón department in Paraguay was recently exported to Argentina. This event, marking the addition of…

Australian tomato industry faces $20 million loss due to virus outbreak

The Australian tomato sector has been significantly impacted by the introduction of the tomato brown rugose fruit virus, identified two months ago, which has…