New fig tree plantings could extend California season

All signs are pointing towards a good spring Breba fig crop from California. "The first crop of Black Mission figs should start probably in the first…

The U.S. may face a scarcity of imported lemons

While U.S. supply of lemons currently is flush with fruit, it is unknown what percentage of the lemon crop will be put in storage. This will depend on…

Greenhouse tomato demand expected to pick up with warmer temperatures

The supply of greenhouse-grown tomatoes of all varieties is strong. "We've seen a steady supply from all regions," says Ray Mastronardi, vice president…

B Corp Certification for four companies marks milestone

Frutura announced that Frutura LLC; Dayka & Hackett (U.S.); Subsole (Chile); and Frutura Uruguay join Agrícola Don Ricardo (Peru) as newly certified B…

Number of produce companies make Canada's Best Managed Companies list

Mastronardi Produce, Red Sun Farms, and Oppy have received an award from Canada's Best Managed Companies program. It is one of the country's leading…

Mexico sent more than 96,000 tons of avocados to the U.S. for Cinco de Mayo celebration

Next to the Super Bowl, Cinco de Mayo is one of the most important dates for avocado consumption in the United States and a strategic opportunity for Mexican…

Dollar weakens amid trade deal uncertainty, euro gains

The dollar experienced a broad decline on Tuesday, as concerns mounted over U.S. President Donald Trump's trade deals, which have yet to be finalized.…

Driscoll’s appoints Berry Marttin to board as Neil DeFeo retires

Driscoll's, a global fresh berry company, has announced the retirement of longtime board member Neil P. DeFeo after 27 years of service. Berry Marttin, an…

Eddy Kreukniet (Exsa Europe) on global citrus market:

"Amid unrest, Peruvian and South African exporters favor Europe as a safe market"

The start of the overseas citrus season is marked by considerable uncertainty, notes Eddy Kreukniet of Exsa Europe. "This is largely due to the…

Top strategic vendors recognized

Wholesum recently hosted its company-wide strategy event on April 30th, titled Steps Towards Progress, uniting employees from across the organization in a display of shared…

Reflecting on IFPA’s The Retail Conference

Hundreds throughout the full retail supply chain convened for networking and consumer insights, April 30-May 1 in Dallas, TX, at IFPA's The Retail…

Apple donation tops 3 million pounds

FirstFruits Farms celebrates another impactful year of the Take a Bite Out of Hunger® program, a core expression of its mission to nourish communities…

Two new chopped salad kits kick off summer

Taylor Farms has launched two new Chopped Salad Kits developed to bring bold flavors and convenience to tables this summer–Creamy Italian and Jalapeño…

Understanding U.S. agricultural imports and their impact

The U.S. agricultural trade deficit has become a focus as the value of imported agricultural products now exceeds exports. In 2024, the U.S. imported $213…

LGMA strengthens lettuce safety standards

The fresh produce sector has adopted rigorous, science-driven standards, epitomized by a self-funded enforcement model and data-sharing program to ensure…

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee professor secures $1.5M for citrus disease research

UWM Biological Sciences Professor Ching-Hong Yang has secured a $1.5 million grant from the National Institute of Food and Agriculture. The award supports his…

Florida Farm Bill advances with new rules for agriculture

The Florida Legislature has advanced the Florida Farm Bill (SB 700), marking a shift in the state's agricultural policy framework. Spearheaded by Senator Keith…

Andrés Fraga, Fru2gether:

"Argentina's mandarin season starts with similar volumes to last year"

Argentina's 2025 mandarin season started with good prospects in terms of volume and quality. The first varieties, such as Satsuma, including the…

João Souza and Aléxia Souza, Grand Valle:

Brazil practically produces mango all year round, with the Palmer and Tommy varieties

The mango season has already ended in many producing areas, but Brazil's harvest is still in full swing with the Palmer and Tommy Atkins varieties.…

Gideoni Huber – The Big Apple

“This year we cherish every apple”

In 1997, Gideoni Huber and her husband established apple orchards on what used to be a sheep and soya farm between Ermelo and Piet Retief, on the…

Breedx:

Breeding for the consumer, not the commodity

Breedx was established in 2017 by industry veterans with more than two decades of experience in vegetable breeding. "Our company was established by…

Carbon Less Future fights corporate greenwashing with an on-site subscription model

"It's a powerful shift from passive carbon credits to hands-on carbon sequestration"

In an era where ESG commitments are under scrutiny and accusations of greenwashing abound, Latvia-based Carbon Less Future (CLF) offers companies a…

Dane Castle - abbGrowers

“We shorten the chain between grower and customer, so the value stays with the customer"

From grower to customer: Year-round premium blueberries – with personal guidance from experts like Dane Castle. With many years of experience in the…

Simon Easton - Wairepo Holdings

“We had a couple of wet periods during the harvest, but so far so good"

Simon Easton from Wairepo Holdings Ltd in Lower Moutere was very positive back at the start of the New Zealand apple harvest. He was right to be…

Arwen, of Berries del Oeste

"We are proud to have brought stability and security to the market, with a variety about which nobody has any complaints"

Just two years since its launch, the Arwen strawberry variety, developed by Berries del Oeste, has positioned itself strongly in the competitive berry…

François Lafitte, Sofruileg

"We are presenting two new kiwi varieties at Macfrut"

For the first time, Sofruileg will be exhibiting at the renowned Macfrut trade show until Thursday, May 8th, in Rimini. This Italian event with an…

Time to renew licenses for sweet potato varieties is now

The sweet potato is getting more and more of a foothold on the European market, says Pat Fitzgerald, CEO of NativaLand Ireland: "Imports of sweet…

"In the Netherlands, demand for Ivorian coconuts is sensitive to the warmer weather"

The arrival of summer is boosting the consumption of Ivorian coconuts on the European market. "In the Netherlands in particular, demand for Ivorian…

Flow Clark - Karrdor

“We’re seeing significantly higher feijoa volumes this season, great size and quality"

It's feijoa season in Western Australia's Southern Forests, and the region's growers are looking at a successful harvest, marked by high volumes and…

UK vs global banana prices

Bananas have long been one of the world's most accessible and widely consumed fruits, with an estimated 100 billion eaten each year. But their status as a cheap and reliable staple is…

Maersk rolls out new IoT platform across 450 vessels

A.P. Moller - Maersk has begun deploying its next-generation Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity platform, OneWireless, across 450 vessels in its fleet. This…

Reduced volumes and changes in suppliers

Russia remains an important importing country, but its significance has declined

Russia remains a major importer of fresh fruit and vegetables, with an estimated 7 million tons imported in recent years. This places Russia fourth…

BASF | Nunhems' new high-yielding red onion for intermediate cycle

BASF | Nunhems has launched a new high-yielding red onion variety for the intermediate cycle; a great advantage for growers looking to maximise their…

Europlátano opens new ripening facilities on the peninsula

For years, Europlátano has been developing an expansion project to reach its clients directly, without intermediaries, as the company grows, processes,…

CMA CGM takes over Air Belgium's cargo business

CMA CGM is strengthening its air freight business with the acquisition of Belgian airline Air Belgium. The French group says it will retain all 124 jobs (72…

HB RTS secures 145 million euro refinancing

HB RTS, a provider of reusable transportation items, has refinanced its existing debt facilities with a new financing package totaling EUR 145 million. The…

Maersk updates container color after 51 years

Maersk, a Danish container carrier, has transitioned from grey to bright blue containers after 51 years. This change applies to 85,000 units ordered in China,…

Bengaluru’s supermarkets boost demand for exotic produce

With the expansion of upscale supermarkets in Bengaluru, India, the availability of exotic fruits and vegetables has increased. From Spain's heirloom tomatoes…