Strong potato crop from multiple North American regions

Table grape import season expected to see normal volumes from Brazil and Peru

California's table grape season is still going strong and weekly shipments are brisk with over four million boxes per week hitting the market…

How Hurricane Milton affected Florida’s citrus nursery industry

While Hurricane Milton caused concern for Florida's citrus industry, for the citrus nurseries in the state, the damage depended largely on where the…

Strong potato crop from multiple North American regions

Potato supply for the winter will be plentiful. "Every storage area that I have spoken with had a great Russet potato crop come in. The quality looks…

Lemonade apples to be shipped nationwide via online delivery

Just in time for the 2024-25 domestic apple season, the Giumarra Companies announces a joint initiative with Capital City Fruit to offer nationwide…

“We anticipate a higher-than-average demand for our Medjool and Deglet Noor dates”

The demand for dates during the upcoming holiday season in the U.S. and other markets is expected to rise substantially. Carey Jimenez, vice president…

U.S. regains apple market share in Taiwan due to South African export suspension

Taiwan imports over 135,000 MT of apples annually with domestic supply less than one percent. Post expects that MY 2024/2025 Taiwan apple imports will…

Colorado-grown onions not linked to E. Coli outbreak

The Colorado Department of Agriculture is supporting Colorado onion producers while an investigation into an ongoing E. coli outbreak continues. CDA is working…

From January to September, Peruvian ginger exports fell by 37%

Between January and September 2024, Peru exported 34,931 tons of ginger worth $77.6 million. This is 37% less volume and 6% less value compared to previous…

California walnut crop mid-harvest update

Fall is here, and the California Walnut Commission has provided a mid-harvest update on the 2024 walnut crop. While early varieties of California…

New varieties of organic squash and organic Brussels sprouts introduced

Morning Kiss Organic announced the availability of five varieties of organic squash and organic Brussels sprouts. The squash offerings include…

Connecting with registered dietitians to help boost produce consumption

The Foundation for Fresh Produce connected with thousands of dietitians over the past few weeks during two key events – the Academy of Nutrition and…

USDA restricts PACA violators in Florida, Maryland and Nebraska

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has imposed sanctions on three produce businesses for failing to meet contractual obligations to the sellers…

Potato supplier honored as New York Historic Business

Fourth-generation fresh potato and vegetable supplier Bushwick Commission has been honored with a prestigious designation as a historic business by the…

Education sessions at SWIPE finalized

The Fresh Produce Association of the Americas (FPAA) has put the finishing touches on the education sessions as part of the SouthWest International…

A virus complex threatens Argentina's papaya crops

Diseases caused by viruses are the main obstacle to papaya production on a global scale. More than 45 viruses have been reported in tropical and subtropical…

California eradicates invasive fruit fly species, protecting agriculture

In California, officials have announced the successful eradication of several invasive fruit fly species, as reported by Culver City Crossroads. The state…

UGA researchers use AI for early disease detection in Vidalia onion production

The Vidalia onion. Beloved across the country — so much so that it garnered a $200 million farm gate value in 2022 — but only grown in 20 counties…

Soup company gets $3.4 million for sustainable farming in California

Campbell Soup Company has been granted $3.4 million by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Regional Conservation Partnership Program to enhance sustainable…

Florida farmer adopts solar-powered automation, igniting debate on farming's future and labor

In Homestead, Florida, a farmer named Jeremy Ford has recently transitioned to an automated, solar-powered irrigation system on his two-hectare farm. This new…

Noelia Brenes, President of Agro & Quality Fresh:

"After the success of our cassava in the U.S., our sights are now set on Europe"

Costa Rican cassava and other tropical products, such as chayote, pumpkin and malanga, have been gaining ground in the U.S. market. There is a rising…

Eric Ramirez, salesman for Tropicales del Valle:

"The lack of infrastructure in Costa Rica is holding back the expansion of pineapples to distant markets"

The Costa Rican pineapple has a prominent place in the global fruit market and its results in 2023 remained positive, despite significant logistical…

Johanna Ibujes Andrade, from El Dragón Farm:

"With the organic certification of our pitaya, we're looking for new customers who appreciate sustainability and health"

In a world where sustainability and soil health are increasingly important, exotic fruit producers in Ecuador are adopting innovative approaches to…

Global shipping costs soar amid disruptions in key maritime routes

Disruptions in the Red Sea, Suez Canal, and Panama Canal have driven up shipping costs, sending shockwaves through the global economy. Global shipping costs…

Peru's agricultural exports to Europe rise 28.2%, high sales expected at SIAL Paris fair

Between January and August, Peru's agricultural exports to Europe experienced a 28.2% increase, totaling 2.318 billion dollars, as reported by the National…

Strawberries: a nutrient powerhouse for immune support, cognitive health, and more

Strawberries, enriched with antioxidant compounds and dietary fiber, are instrumental in promoting digestive health and shielding against diseases linked to…

Xu Chen Guoyong, of Bio Pitayali:

"Pitaya consumption could some day become as normal as that of avocados or apples"

Just five years ago, pitaya was largely unknown, but its cultivation has expanded significantly in Spain, with the province of Alicante as one of the…

Benoit Escande, Pépinières Escande

The Eden Gold family expands

After ten years of research, the latest variety from Israeli breeder Ben Dor is continuing its fast expansion, with 2023/2024 set to be a particularly good year. The number of…

"The red dragon fruit market remains sluggish as wholesale prices continue to fall"

The final batch of naturally grown red dragon fruit has been harvested in Yunnan, marking the end of this season's crop. Due to unusually rainy weather…

Marco Conen from Magic Pack Deutschland GmbH on the PPWR packaging regulation

"The solution is to recycle food and non-food streams separately"

After a good ten years in Grevenbroich, Magic Pack Deutschland GmbH moved into a brand new logistics center with around 6,000 m² of storage capacity…

Optimism for 2024/2025 stone fruit export season despite logistical challenges

Growers are positive about the crop for the 2024/2025 export season. Early indications are that overall volumes will increase compared to last year.…

Week 43 - National average wholesale fruit and vegetable prices

UK apple prices fluctuate modestly due to seasonal demand and harvest variations

As of the most recent market update, the wholesale prices for home-grown fruits like apples have shown modest fluctuations. For instance, Bramley's…

Essential guide for Potato Variety Days 2024: latest in potato breeding and innovation

From November 6-8, the Potato Variety Days 2024 will take place in the Netherlands. During these days, international trading and breeding companies…

Weekly banana price report - week 43

UK banana prices show minor fluctuations amidst global trade shifts

Bananas continue to be a staple in the UK's fruit market, with wholesale prices providing insight into trends and shifts across different supply…

Surge in durian prices as Vietnam faces supply shortfall

Prices for top-grade Monthong and Ri6 durians have surged to US$5.3 per kilogram, reflecting a supply decrease. The Central Highlands, a key production area,…

$40 million investment to boost citrus and avocado production in sub-Saharan Africa

Fedgroup has partnered with Verdant Orchards and the Danish development finance institution, IFU, to co-fund a $40-million agricultural investment in…

Bhutanese farmers shift from citrus to dairy farming amid citrus greening crisis

In Norbugang, Pemagatshel, Bhutan, a noticeable shift from mandarin orchards to dairy farming is occurring among local farmers due to the adverse impacts of…

Thailand's exports set to surpass 2% growth target, reaching new high of $290 billion

Poonpong Naiyanapakorn, director-general of the Trade Policy and Strategy Office (TPSO), highlighted the potential for Thailand's exports to surpass the 2%…

Cambodia advances durian exports to China, aiming to boost agriculture

Negotiations are underway for Cambodia to commence durian exports to the Chinese market, as confirmed by Ngin Chhay, Director General of the General Department…