Tomato tariffs could cause U.S. consumers to pay 50 percent more for fresh tomatoes

Tight availability ahead on guava

Supplies of guava are steady right now and look to stay that way in the coming months. However, with demand for the fruit picking up next month for the…

California Pummelo season gets underway next week

Pummelos in California will start to be picked next week. For Kings River Packing, it’s the first season the company is shipping the fruit and the season will…

New CEO for Driscoll’s

Driscoll’s Board of Directors has elected Soren Bjorn, currently president of Driscoll’s of the Americas, as the company’s new CEO. He will assume the role in January 2024 and oversee…

Greenhouse grower focuses on product innovations and sustainability at global show

Windset Farms is gearing up to make waves at the IFPA Global Produce & Floral Show. With exciting new offerings and a dedication to sustainable…

Strong harvest for California sweet potatoes

Bako Sweet is gearing up for the Global Produce and Floral Show in Anaheim, California. The brand’s harvest season has been off to a promising start,…

Launch of new greenhouse grown raspberry

Mastronardi Produce announces the launch of Summer Dream™ raspberries, its latest berry innovation under the SUNSET brand. Summer Dream is a…

First forecast of Chilean blueberries shows decrease in fresh exports

The Chilean Blueberry Committee of ASOEX, together with iQonsulting, has estimated a volume of 82,000 tons of fresh blueberries for the 2023/24 season.…

Tomato tariffs could cause U.S. consumers to pay 50 percent more for fresh tomatoes

A small group of domestic tomato producers is petitioning the U.S. Department of Commerce to terminate a longstanding trade agreement between the United States…

Autumncrisp® tastings at the Food Network New York City Wine and Food Festival -

World’s first branded table grapes take a bite of the Big Apple

This October 13 to 15, Sun World International will be hosting an experiential sampling station for its Autumncrisp® brand grapes at one of the nation’s…

New premium berry line on the way

Fresh berry producer Naturipe Farms has added a new line, Sweet Selections, to its premium product portfolio. The line will feature Naturipe’s…

Local Bounti recently celebrated 5th anniversary:

Greenhouses, vertical farms, and leafies: 5 years in the US CEA industry

CEA operator Local Bounti has recently celebrated its 5th anniversary, which is not an easy feat in such a challenging industry. “At the very…

Braga Fresh CEO Rod Braga announced as OGS 2023 Grower of the Year

The Organic Grower Summit, presented by Western Growers and OPN, will honor longtime organic grower Rod Braga as the recipient of the sixth annual Grower of…

Peruvian fresh mango exports soared in September

According to data from the consulting firm Inform@cción, between August 1 and October 2, Peru exported 2,447,543 kilos of fresh mango, i.e. 950% more than the…

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CAN (SK): Governments invest $5M in Saskatchewan food industry development centre

Canada's Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Lawrence MacAulay, and Saskatchewan's Agriculture Minister, David Marit, announced funding today of $5…

Washington pear harvest is looking great this year

Washington, well-known for its apple production, is actually also the largest pear producer in the US. Jon DaVaney, of the Washington State Tree Fruit…

Hazelnuts might be emerging crop for growers in the Midwest

According to a video, recently released by a leading source of research, industry development and outreach education on hazelnuts, the Upper Midwest Hazelnut…

Bill in Congress would increase federal funding

Tennessee farmers are switching from livestock to plant-based foods

The Tennessean recently reported that the cultivation of fruits and vegetables may be shifting from drought-stricken western lands to states like Tennessee…

“A lot of people from the fresh produce industry in South of Israel wounded and killed”

As the death toll in Israel continues to rise to over 1,200 people, with thousands more injured, among the dead are people and family members of those…

Unibán -

Colombian banana producer and exporter developing plantain and snack market in Europe

The Colombian banana producer and exporter, Unibán, has great growth plans, despite already exporting 800 reefer containers per month. It aims to…

American Vanguard expands its presence in Latin America with the acquisition of Punto Verde in Ecuador

American Vanguard Corporation (NYSE: AVD) announced today that its AMVAC LATAM subsidiary has acquired Punto Verde, a well-established distributor in…

World Citrus Organisation gathered at Fruit Attraction 2023 to discuss seasons’ situations and logistics recovery

The World Citrus Organisation (WCO) hosted its 2023 WCO Conference and a meeting of its Global Marketing working group at Fruit Attraction 2023 in Madrid on…

Banana Time 2023, Guayaquil, Ecuador October 24-27, 2023

Climate and sustainability key issues at Banana Time conference in Ecuador

An impactful headline of conferences is slated for the 20th International Convention Banana Time 2023 taking place at the Hilton Colón Hotel in…

15th edition of Cool Logistic Global opens in Genoa

Global reefer trade of onions, citrus fruit and potatoes registered the highest growth in 2023

The 15th edition of Cool Logistic Global is taking place this week in the picturesque Italian city of Genoa. The Ports of Genoa are four ports under a…

Critical discussions at the Vertical Farming World Congress in London:

UK: Hiccups in energy, business models, ‘the right crops’ and most importantly, opportunities in vertical farming

“If energy is the biggest pain point, then we are definitely on the right path as traditional farmers are struggling with other great issues such as…

Vertical Farming Awards winners announced at Vertical Farming World Congress:

The importance of brands, co-locating, and true sustainability in vertical farming

"The power of a real brand is to connect shoppers with the product and how the product has been made. If you want people to make more sustainable…

Vado-Verona Porta Nuova rail connection launched

A new rail connection between the container and reefer terminals in Vado Ligure and Verona Porta Nuova inland port has been established. The twice…

United Fresh takes the helm of Fresh Facts to reveal fresh produce insights for NZ

Fresh Facts, an annual resource collating data contributions from the industry, has found a new home under the stewardship of United Fresh. Dr. Hans Maurer,…

USDA expects Turkey to produce 600,000 tons of hazelnuts in 2023/24

The USDA recently published its 2023/24 hazelnut production estimate for Turkey, pegging the size of the crop at 600,000 tons. This is less than Mintec heard…

Dole UK celebrates hat-trick of awards

September 2023 proved to be a rewarding month for Dole UK as the fresh produce provider brought home no fewer than three prestigious accolades in the…

Chile: Tree Nuts Annual

Chilean walnut production estimated to increase by 3.1 percent in MY 2023/24

In marketing year (MY) 2023/24, walnut production is estimated to increase by 3.1 percent and reach 198,000 metric tons (MT). Area planted maintains an…

Ministry of Agriculture meets with potato farmers of Belize

Тhе Міnіѕtrу оf Аgrісulturе, Fооd Ѕесurіtу, аnd Еntеrрrіѕе (МАFЅЕ) mеt wіth роtаtо рrоduсеrѕ frоm thе Сауо Dіѕtrісt іn Веlmораn lаѕt week tо dіѕсuѕѕ роtаtо…

Zespri kiwifruit harvest from Northern Hemisphere growers set to exceed previous crops

Sources claim that Zespri's kiwifruit harvest from its Northern Hemisphere growers is set to exceed previous crops. Nick Kirton says the company’s Northern…

Filipino Hass avocados shipped to South Korea

On September 30, the Department of Agriculture-Bureau of Plant Industry commenced exports of fresh Hass avocados with a ceremonial send-off at the KTC Port…

Average weekly wholesale prices of fruit and veg & bananas

Bananas from Colombia at £0.95: steady compared to last week

This series gives the average wholesale prices of bananas by country of origin. The prices are national averages of the most usual prices charged for…