Will U.S. apple growers face a better year financially?

Enhancing in-country representation supports building growers’ confidence to ship long haul

Post-harvest solutions that allow produce to stay fresh during long transit times have been around for quite some time and continue to gain interest.…

California pomegranates are available and in high demand

Harvest of the early pomegranate varieties has started in California. "It's always an exciting time of year when the first fruit is being picked," says…

Will U.S. apple growers face a better year financially?

Last year, U.S. apple production showed record production levels with Washington's volume coming in at 136 million boxes. This year, growers are in a…

Divine Flavor announces changes in its sales and procurement departments

Divine Flavor announces it has made a series of moves to its sales and procurement departments as the company recently hired David Reyes who will be…

"Markets with higher price bids and long-term contracts will receive priority for Mexico's Persian Limes"

"Mexico's Persian Limes growing, quality and volumes will be affected by the La Niña weather phenomenon, with heavy rainfall and excess humidity in the…

Monterey County mushroom farm announces closure

A prominent mushroom farm located in Monterey County's Prunedale is set to close, leading to the termination of several hundred positions. Monterey Mushrooms…

US faces potential fruit shortage as dockworkers threaten strike

America is on the brink of a potential shortage in popular fruits among other goods as 45,000 dockworkers across major East Coast and Gulf Coast ports signal…

Optimistic outlook for 2025 California avocado season

The current fruit set on California avocado trees across multiple growing regions is considerably higher this year than in previous years, leading many…

Hurricane Debby citrus production losses could reach $13 million

There were no reports of significant or widespread losses for citrus crops due to August's Hurricane Debby, the University of Florida Institute of Food and…

Five new salad kit offerings to hit store shelves

Taylor Farms is dropping five new salad kit flavors just in time for fall. These hand-crafted kits will help drive continued growth in the salad…

“Small ethylene generator performs as well as large gas cylinders”

In the world of fruit ripening, ethylene plays a big role in optimizing the ripening process. "The advantage of ethylene in ripening is undeniable as…

Labor in Canadian greenhouses: "growing people alongside plants"

In commercial greenhouse farming, the human element remains essential despite advances in automation. Luis Gabriel Forero, a greenhouse manager for…

Weather challenges and disease impact Manitoba's potato harvest

The progress of potato harvesting in Manitoba, Canada, is experiencing a slow start, with only 15-20% of the crops harvested as reported by Dr. Vikram Bisht, a…

Green Giant will launch new frozen vegetable product lines this fall

Green Giant® announced today twelve new veggie-forward frozen offerings, including three brand new items: Crispy Smashed Potatoes, Corn Cob Bites and Veggie…

Table grape commission offers scholarship opportunities

Next year will mark 40 years of California table grape growers providing scholarship opportunities to graduating high school seniors from the table…

Colombian agricultural product prices fluctuated in August

In Colombia, the Unidad de Planificación Rural Agropecuaria (UPRA) issued its latest Wholesale Price Bulletin, revealing varied price movements for…

Oregon designates the potato as its state vegetable

In Salem, Oregon, on September 23, state officials convened to officially recognize the potato as Oregon's state vegetable, highlighting the state's prominent…

How dipping fruit in chocolate improves focus and reduces stress

Rituals, such as dipping fruit in chocolate or singing karaoke, help people manage stress, boost focus, and improve performance. These intentional…

Fenacle and the Ecuadorian Banana Cluster sign cooperation agreement to strengthen social dialogue

A Cooperation Agreement aimed at strengthening social dialogue between workers and employers in Ecuador's banana sector has been signed. The Ecuadorian…

High prices for avocados and plantains, drop for limes and mangoes

September not so good for exotic-ethnic products

Consumption in general, is not exactly rosy due to the decline in purchasing power. In particular, holidays end in September, plus children go back to…

Moldova series - part 2

Tariff-free fresh produce exports to E.U. a boost for Moldovan exporters

Moldova may be one of the smallest countries in south-eastern Europe, but when it comes to fresh produce exports, it is the region's second-largest,…

She Feeds the World Program in Egypt continues for 5th year

Potato planting starts in Egypt for the 2025 season

The growing phase of potatoes in Egypt for the 2025 season has begun. Yassen Abdelhay, export advisor for Arafa for Export and Agriculture Development,…

A technological innovation from Zetapack exhibited at Fruit Attraction

"Don't give away more than you're paid for when it comes to packaging"

"Too much weight? Do you need to shed those extra pounds? Zetapack has the solution." With this slogan, the Cesena-based company Zetapack is launching…

Cartomat GmbH

Cartomat presents innovative hemp paper at Fachpack 2024:

"Own hemp material from the surrounding area of 20 km"

The international packaging trade fair Fachpack opened its doors on Tuesday. This year's exhibitors include the Willich-based family business Cartomat.…

Natavo™ Avocado

New Mexican facility has led to direct doubling of production for Australian-based non-browning avocado range

An Australian-based food innovation company has doubled its avocado production after the opening of its new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in…

Chances aplenty for local Belgian pumpkins, despite imports

Jeroen de Ridder, a Coöperatie Hoogstraten affiliated grower, has a rich pumpkin farming history, beginning when, as an eight-year-old, he was already…

Weekly banana price report

Similar banana prices 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 bananas…

Fyffes reveals consumer confusion over pineapple storage in the UK and Ireland

Over eight in ten consumers (81%) have admitted that they don't know the correct way to store pineapples, inadvertently eating them later than ideal. The…

Abelardo Hernández, technical director of Proexport and coordinator of the Nitrosfera project:

"We plan to implement nitrogen fertilization strategies that complement the restrictions in place"

"This is the Nuves operational group. Nuves is an acronym for sustainable plant nutrition in Spanish (Nutrición Vegetal Sostenible). We called it that…

Canacado Hub -

New data platform to focus on avocado sustainability and profitability

Transformations in the sustainability, productivity and economics of avocado production are behind a newly launched data management package aimed at…

Quality inspection app now available on smartphones

As part of Normec Foodcare, Normec QC One contributes to the mission of its parent company: ensuring that everyone can enjoy good and safe food without…

Chiquita’s golden handshake with New Covent Garden partners

Chiquita has been announced as Golden Sponsor of the New Covent Garden Market 50th anniversary dinner. London's number-one banana brand has been a significant…

Targban, Poland -

Reflecting on the 2024 banana market – a year of unusual dynamics

This year has been a dynamic one for the global banana market, with particular relevance for the Polish market. Targban, who are large banana…

IFPA ANZ broadens education offer to benefit produce and floral industries

The International Fresh Produce Association Australia-New Zealand (IFPA ANZ) has refined and extended its produce-specific curriculum for members in…

Mazurkas Hotel in Ożarów Mazowiecki near Warsaw, November 27-28

1st International Strawberry-Raspberry Conference – Berry Forum 2024 to be held in Poland

The 1st International Strawberry-Raspberry Conference - Berry Forum 2024 aims to provide the latest information regarding the cultivation and sale of…

HortiGuard -

UV disinfection solution protects banana plantations from devastating Moko and Fusarium

VGE is proud to launch the HortiGuard, an innovative, chemical-free solution designed to disinfect irrigation water and safeguard banana plantations…

Unitec recovers from flood in record time

Just days after the disaster that hit the company in Lugo among many others, UNITEC is already working at full speed. "We're not giving up, but…

Fruit trade between China and ASEAN countries thrives

Fruit trade dynamics between China and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) have showcased a robust performance, underscored by the flourishing…

“More and more farmers are turning to indoor farming and hydroponics, not necessarily out of choice, but out of necessity”

Consumer behavior around food production remains largely disconnected from how the food they consume is actually grown. "The majority of the market is…

Ryo Takeshita: “Join us to experience our elevated fruit peeler at our booth!”

Astra to unveil upgraded KA-700H fruit peeler at two major exhibitions

In food processing, efficiency and quality are essential. Since Astra, a Japanese innovative peeler manufacturer, began introducing its fruit peelers…

Yamagata cherries face heat-induced yield drop

In Yamagata Prefecture, a notable drop in cherry production has been reported, marking a significant decrease in the harvest of this regional specialty. This…

Perfection Fresh announces job cuts due to tomato virus in South Australia

Perfection Fresh, a fruit and vegetable grower in South Australia, has announced a reduction in its workforce following the detection of tomato brown rugose…

New season of Australian almonds launched in India

In New Delhi, the Australian High Commission hosted a reception on September 20, marking the official launch of the Australian almond season in India. This…

Vegetable prices soar in China amid weather and logistics challenges

In China, a notable increase in vegetable prices is impacting households, diverging from the broader deflationary pressures across Asia's largest economy. This…