GLOBAL MARKET OVERVIEW STRAWBERRIES

The global strawberry market is experiencing varied conditions across key producing regions. While some countries are seeing strong production and…

Warmer temperatures strengthen lemon demand

The supply of lemons in the market right now is good and steady. "We're seeing a strong supply and high-quality fruit out of California's District 1…

Leaf lettuce movement still slow

The demand for West Coast lettuce is still on the slower side. "There is just no demand. If it wasn't for contracts that growers have, a lot of them would really be screaming…

NatureSweet chief legal officer joins CEA Alliance Board of Directors

The CEA Alliance has appointed Skip Hulett to its Board of Directors. Hulett serves as chief legal officer at NatureSweet. Since joining the company in…

New national sales manager for Todd Greiner Farms

Todd Greiner Farms Packing, LLC. (TGF) has added Blake Hansen as national sales manager, effective April 28, 2025. A lifelong Oceana County, Michigan…

Canada's cold chain network supports global food logistics

Canada plays a critical role in global food logistics, providing essential support for the movement of protein, seafood, dairy, and other staple products…

Senator Ossoff pushes for swift relief for Georgia farmers

U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff urged Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins to expedite hurricane relief for Georgia farmers affected by Hurricane Helene. During a U.S.…

Student teams win big at 2025 Farm Robotics Challenge

The 2025 Farm Robotics Challenge, hosted by the University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR) and the AI Institute for Next…

U.S. blueberry growers face tariff challenges with Canada

At a large blueberry farm in Franklin County, Washington state, rows of bushes stretch to the horizon. "This variety here is Draper," stated Ray Biln, whose…

BC cherry and apple crops rebound after disastrous 2024

After a disastrous 2024, cherry and apple crops in British Columbia (BC) are looking promising this year. Sukhpaul Bal, a Rutland cherry grower and president…

New: Lemonade chips

Utz has launched a limited-edition Lemonade Potato Chip, blending sweet, tart, and salty flavors for a unique summer snack. Made with real lemon juice, lemon oil, and sugar,…

Bipartisan bill seeks to reform U.S. farm labor program

A bipartisan group of U.S. Representatives, including Zoe Lofgren (D-CA), Dan Newhouse (R-WA), Mike Simpson (R-ID), Jim Costa (D-CA), David Valadao (R-CA), and…

AGEYE CEO Nick Genty:

“Automation means nothing if growers can’t operate or afford it"

Nick Genty, CEO and co-founder of U.S.-based AGEYE Technologies, which develops AI-integrated automation systems for vertical farms, shares what it…

Machiel Boons (Uien Radar)

"Above 20 cents, onion prices rise by nickels, below that they struggle for half a cent"

After weeks of incremental price increases in the onion market, Machiel Boons of the onion commission company Uien Radar reports a brief pause. "The…

23-meter high-bay warehouse, 51 sorting and packing lines, and automated internal transport

FruitMasters launches smart fruit hub with advanced grading, packing, and logistics tools

Today, FruitMasters officially opens the Smart Fruit Hub in Geldermalsen. This modern logistics and packaging center for fruit is considered unique in…

Eosta launches overseas citrus season

"Latin American organic oranges join South African supply"

The overseas organic citrus season is now gearing up. Lemons, mandarins, and grapefruit are already en route, while the first South African oranges are…

Manuel Laborde, Uniban:

"The difference for bananas in the international market is being recognized for their flavor, texture, and growing conditions"

Consumers, especially in Europe, prioritize fruits that meet environmental and social standards over and above price. This evolution poses new…

Pascual García Bernal, from Displafruit:

"Having to deal with the current market imbalance is proving to be a very difficult situation"

The current price levels of Canary Island bananas reflect the pressure on the supply. "Since the first few weeks of the year, it was warned at source…

Mark Rohrlach - Detpak

"We work closely with the customers, giving them options throughout the design process"

Detpak designs, manufactures, and supplies sustainable paper and cardboard packaging solutions for a range of industries, one of which is the fresh…

Cámara de Piñeros Unidos

"Costa Rica's pineapple shortage drives prices to levels not seen for more than a decade"

Costa Rica's pineapple sector, which produces pineapples in nearly 50,000 hectares, and the Cámara de Piñeros Unidos (which accounts for almost 35% of…

Michael Oosthuizen – International Plant Selection

Autumnal Carmingo foliage lights up Koo Valley field day

Langdam Guest Farm in the Koo Valley this week played host to a postharvest day, arranged together with biological crop protection provider RealIPM. It…

Sam Vasala - Sai World

“The fruit is colouring up nicely and we will be about a week early with the first picking"

Sai World is just a week to ten days away from the start of the citrus harvest. The company grows citrus in the Riverland area of South Australia. "The…

World Container Index - 08 May

Drewry's World Container Index drops 1% to $2,076 per 40ft

The Drewry WCI composite index decreased 1% to $2,076 per 40ft container, 80% below the previous pandemic peak of $10,377 in September 2021. However,…

Maersk Q1 2025 revenue rises 7.8%

A.P. Moller - Maersk has reported revenue of USD 13.3 billion for the first quarter of 2025, reflecting a 7.8% increase compared to the same period last year.…

Thailand boosts fruit distribution, launches fertilizer program

The Commerce Ministry of Thailand is addressing the issue of declining fruit prices by expediting the distribution of 950,000 tons of produce both domestically…

Croatia seizes 85 kg of cocaine in banana shipment

Authorities at the Port of Rijeka in Croatia have intercepted 85 kilograms of cocaine concealed in banana containers. The shipment originated from Ecuador and…

Panafruit targets 200 papaya export containers

Panafruit SA, situated in San Juan del Tejar, Chiriquí, Panama, maintains a projection for papaya exports to the United States and Aruba, as reported by the…

Haitian papaya growers battle pests and imports

Djimy Saintil, an agronomist from Caracol, Haiti, recalls the difficulties faced when a swarm of diseased flies devastated nearly half of his papaya crop. On…

New Zealand Avocado expands export focus

"Diversification of our export markets is a prime focus for us as an industry," NZ Avocado chief executive Brad Siebert stated. "We want to supply markets at a…