Solution to protect crops from summer heat and weather events

Protecting crops from summer heat and weather events while simultaneously increasing revenue per hectare

Summers are becoming hotter, the amount of rainfall is becoming more excessive, and hailstones seem to get bigger and cause more damage. Climate change…

California eyes more colored kiwi production in coming seasons

Kiwi supply is starting to wind down in California. "We're probably one of the only shippers still shipping out of California," says Al Bates,…

Expansion ahead for Ontario exotic mushroom growers

The supply of exotic mushrooms looks to be similar to this time last year. "Exotic mushrooms occupy less than 10 percent of the whole mushroom market…

Prince Edward Island celebrates inaugural International Day of Potato

The potato industry in PEI is excited to celebrate the inaugural International Day of Potato. In December 2023, the UN General Assembly proclaimed May…

Week 21 Fruit Wholesale Market Report

Chilean seedless grapes are in good demand, and American cherries have arrived in small quantities

A small amount of California cherries has entered the market, along with Xinjiang apricots, which were launched last week. End-of-season imported…

Rio Grande do Sul's orange, bergamot, and lemon harvests are expected to fall by more than 50% because of the rains

Rio Grande do Sul is expected to lose more than 50% of its orange, bergamot, and lemon harvest this year because of the severe floods caused by heavy…

Global spot rates soar on major Asia-Europe and Asia-US trades

The composite index, as reported by Drewry Shipping Consultants, experienced a 16% increase over the past week, reaching US$4,072/feu, marking a 142%…

Integrating antibiotics into a broader management plan for HLB

Use of antibiotics in fruit production is not a new idea, but it has only recently been applied on a larger scale in Florida citrus. The initial labels…

U.S. officials examine imposing tariffs on Mexican tomato imports to shield domestic growers

The United States is examining the possibility of imposing tariffs on Mexican tomato imports to shield domestic producers, with the U.S. Department of Commerce…

FDA issues warning about toxic amygdalin found in apricot seeds

The FDA reviewed analytical packets from the Commonwealth of Virginia Division of Consolidated Laboratory Services (DCLS) from three samples collected…

Potato parcel: quirky messaging service

Potato Parcel, founded by Alex Craig, offers an unconventional service where customers can send messages on potatoes instead of traditional cards. This…

An increase in Mexico's trade balance

Mexican agri-food exports show a new record

With a total of 14,085 million dollars, Mexico's agri-food exports reached a new maximum in the first quarter of 2024.In the accumulated period from…

Potato innovation in Wisconsin for PepsiCo's Lay's chips

In Rhinelander, Wisconsin, PepsiCo's research and development team, led by Josh Parsons, is integrating traditional breeding techniques with modern…

Agricultural challenges British Columbia discussed at caucus retreat

The provincial government is set to be briefed on the agricultural sector's challenges in British Columbia at a caucus retreat in the South Okanagan. The BC…

Peru contributes to global food security with potato diversity

Peru, recognized as the origin of the potato, hosts a multitude of varieties of this essential tuber. The nation's potato production, primarily concentrated in…

Colombian exports see a rise in the first quarter of 2024

In the initial three months of the year, Colombia witnessed a 2.5% increase in its exports, excluding the mining and energy sectors, with earnings of…

Yubari melons from Hokkaido auctioned for 3 million yen

A pair of Yubari melons, cultivated in Hokkaido, were sold for 3 million yen (€17,620) at the inaugural auction of the season in Sapporo. Conducted at…

The Senegalese mango season begins with lower volumes

The Senegalese plant health authorities have announced that mangoes in the center and south of the country have reached satisfactory physiological…

South Africa’s fruit industry ready to work with new government leaders after 29 May elections

As South Africa heads to the polls tomorrow, 29 May, 2024, to vote in what is referred to as the most important general elections for the country, the…

Gulf states' imports grow; United Arab Emirates becomes a hub

The United Arab Emirates is quite a significant importer of fresh vegetables and fruits, with annual imports valued at approximately 2 billion dollars.…

26th Hortiflorexpo China (IPM Beijing) opened in style

On May 23rd, the 26th Hortiflorexpo China (IPM Beijing) opened in style at the China International Exhibition Center (CIEC) in Beijing. Due to the…

ProPak China 2024: Unveiling innovations, ushering in fresh perspectives

ProPak China 2024, the trade fair in China for processing and packaging industry, will open at the National Exhibition and Convention Center Shanghai…

Pakistani mangoes arrive in the UAE

The first shipments of Pakistani mangoes have reached the UAE, marking the start of the mango season. The supply of these mangoes is deemed satisfactory,…

Seeking support for increased exports

Philippines eyes Japanese avocado market

The Department of Agriculture (DA) in the Philippines is engaging with Japan to initiate the export of Hass avocados, aiming to penetrate a market valued at…

El Pinar -

Spanish nursery expands cultivation area to meet greater demand for its varieties

El Pinar, a well-known nursery in the entire Mediterranean arc, is currently in the middle of the plant multiplication phase, in a campaign where they…

Organic “Elodì” strawberry from Italy launched

Almaverde Bio, an Italian organic brand, launched the "Elodì" strawberry grown exclusively in Romagna. This strawberry is the result of research by the…

Vegetable and fruit processing equipment from Dofra and Urschel for sale

Are you operating in the vegetable or or fruit processing industry? Then the online auction of Industrial Auctions in Stowmarket (UK) may be something…

Efforts to undercut raspberry prices detected in Ukraine and Poland

Recent developments have indicated a concerted effort to depress raspberry prices within the Ukrainian and Polish markets. According to EastFruit…

Are prices and exports likely to be impacted?

Harvest of Uzbekistan’s cherries is delayed

Climate disasters, unfortunately, have become the norm in recent years, and it is the fruit and vegetable sector, as the most sensitive to climate…