Worldwide challenges for lemon exporters

Denise Junqueiro with Apeel Sciences

“Our technology provides shippers confidence for long haul shipments and to open up new export markets”

Avocados, citrus, and mangos are just a few examples of fruits that travel the globe and are often consumed thousands of miles away from their growing…

Worldwide challenges for lemon exporters

For quite some time, global lemon supply has been exceeding demand. "The imbalance between supply and demand has created a complex cycle, affecting…

Longest and largest cherry season in the Pacific Northwest anticipated

Superfresh Growers® is thrilled to report that the upcoming cherry season is anticipated to be the longest and largest in the Pacific Northwest region.…

Specialty pineapples making progress in demand

Demand continues to be strong for the specialty varieties of pineapple that are increasingly available in the marketplace. At Melissa's/World Variety…

New COO at NatureSweet

NatureSweet announced that Gerardo Chavez has joined the ranks of its leadership team as chief operating officer. Chavez has had a successful global career at companies such…

CFIA has updated labeling requirements for fresh grapes

Health Canada has completed its assessment of an industry stakeholder request concerning the use of sulfur dioxide (SO2) gas on fresh grapes during…

Highlighting the potential of the Brazilian fruit sector

Fruit Attraction São Paulo has had a successful start

Fruit Attraction São Paulo has had a successful start at the São Paulo Expo Exhibition & Convention Center, with the Brazilian Association of Fruit and…

Canadian farmers received $22.9 million for their garlic in 2023

Garlic bulbs are planted before the first hard frost in the fall. With the coming of spring, shoots emerge from the ground while the tasty, pungent…

IFPA opens registration for the 2024 Global Produce and Floral Show

International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) has officially opened its registration for its annual Global Produce and Floral Show happening October…

Berry grower focuses on reducing carbon footprint

This Earth Day, Naturipe Farms is proud to celebrate a storied legacy of leadership in sustainability and taking actions that prioritize the planet. As of…

Why tomatoes are considered vegetables in the US

In the United States, despite tomatoes biologically being fruits, they are federally designated as vegetables. This classification originates from the 1893…

Support for citrus cultivation in California

California is receiving support for its citrus cultivation through initiatives focused on soil health and breeding research. The California Farm Bureau has…

New banana variety resistant to the Fusarium fungus arrives in Ecuador

Ecuador will receive a second banana variety resistant to Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense tropical race 4 (FOC R4T) on Thursday, April 18. This banana…

Southern Roots’ outreach initiative sees overwhelming response

Southern Roots is the Southeast Produce Council's leadership program for women in produce with a strong commitment to giving back to the community and…

Cold chain 101: Exploring the cold chain, one link at a time

Transportation and redistribution connects supply to demand

The global food supply chain is one of, if not the most complex and important systems humanity has ever developed. From the first step of food…

Ignacio Antequera - FoodPLUS GmbH

South Africa’s GlobalG.A.P-certified producers triple over six years

South African agriculture was among the pioneers in adopting EurepGAP (forerunner to GlobalG.A.P) certification in 2003, along with Spain and Italy, as…

Recent stormy weather had little effect on South Africa’s baby veg exports

The recent stormy weather, that brought some damage to farming and residential areas in Cape Town and up in the North of the country, had little effect…

"The Dutch market tends to prefer Moroccan avocados"

This season, Moroccan avocado exporters turned in a fine performance, exporting 60,000 tonnes - an all-time record. Which markets were most interested…

May 28, 29 and 30

The Citrus Forum will feature over 50 international citrus cultivation experts

The technical program of the second edition of Citrus Forum, which will feature more than 50 expert speakers, is currently being finalized. The Vice…

Pedram Panjideh from H. Ehmann Fruchthandels Ltd, at the Hamburg Wholesale Market:

"Everyone is currently looking for airfreighted mangoes"

The exotic fruit market is currently showing a mixed picture: While the marketing of avocados has normalized after Easter, the current mango market is…

"Ancient varieties in melons have experienced a new enthusiasm from consumers"

The season for mini watermelons in Portugal is looking positive, as planting will still be successful despite the rains, says Tania Silva, who does…

Major challenges in the future require water knowledge

Droughts, floods or water pollution: these are all things we will face more often in the future. Water researchers at Wageningen University & Research…

Freshfel Europe’s Consumption Monitor -

Europeans still not consuming minimum recommendation of 400 g/day of fresh produce

Freshfel Europe's latest edition of the Consumption Monitor indicates that the average fruit and vegetable consumption in the EU decreased to 350…

New Citri&Co sales rumors

Citrus giant Citri&Co, created in 2017 from the merger between Martinavarro and Río Tinto, might be changing owners. Miura Partners, the private equity fund that holds the majority of…

Holland Onions exports turnover up 49%, shatters 1 billion euros level in 2023

As the ongoing Netherlands export season enters its 37th week, it's trailing behind the previous season by 13%. However, amidst this, there's also a big…

Lively demand for green asparagus from Emilia-Romagna

There is a lively demand for the Green Asparagus of Altedo PGI, recognized throughout Europe. Emilia Romagna produces 7% of the 8,100 hectares…

DG agri dashboard: apples

France saw highest February monthly average apple prices at €1.36 per kg

Monthly average EU apple prices (ex-packaging station) came in at €0.80 per kg in Germany this February. France saw the highest price range at €1.36…

Zespri

KiwiBrothers make their debut in China

Zespri's 2024 sales season in China is underway, with their KiwiBrothersTM featuring in local marketing activities for the first time and supporting a…

The nightmare continues in ECJ Nadorcott decision (2019)

The IP lawyer, Darron Saltzman, Principal of Hort-IP Law in Australia, prepared this short note on the recent decision issued by the Italian Court of Cassation…

Pineapple Passion

A pineapple seller with a pineapple-themed hairstyle became a sensation in a viral Instagram video. His distinctive look, symbolizing his love for his job, amused netizens,…