Andew Gomez with GreenFruit Avocados

“We have year-round availability of avocados from Colombia”

Steady volumes of avocados from Colombia have been coming into the U.S. "The old crop started in November/December and ran through January/February and…

Florida tomato production steady amidst tariffs and demand challenges

The uncertainty is a challenge. That's what Robert L. Guenther, manager of the Florida Tomato Committee says about the environment for produce at the…

Kevin Day with Day’s Century Growers

“We are the only commercial supplier of pears into retail in British Columbia”

The Okanagan Valley in British Columbia is a fruit growing area, well known for its rich soils. One of the fruits thriving in this region are pears.…

Addressing critical production challenges

Two new strawberry varieties released

California Berry Cultivars, LLC (CBC) announced the commercial release of two strawberry varieties: Castaic and Alhambra. These additions join CBC's…

John Anderson celebrates 50 years at Oppy

John Anderson, chair, CEO, and managing partner of Oppy, will celebrate 50 years at the company on March 15. What began as a temporary warehouse job in…

Limoneira reports lower revenue but reduced losses in Q1 2025

Limoneira Company, a diversified citrus growing, packing, marketing, and agribusiness company with real estate development operations, reported…

Peru consolidates its position as the world's leading blueberry exporter

Peru is consolidating its position as the world's leading blueberry exporter with record sales to the world's main markets of more than $ 2.27 billion…

USDA funding to help expand global market opportunities for California walnuts

The California Walnut Commission (CWC) is pleased to announce its success in securing significant funding from the United States Department of…

Calavo reports 21% sales growth and highest Q1 earnings since 2019

Calavo Growers, Inc., a global company in the avocado industry and provider of value-added fresh food, has reported financial results for the fiscal…

Another record broken

Photo report of Southern Exposure

From March 6 – 8, 2025 the Southeastern Produce Council (SEPC) held their annual Southern Exposure event, themed Produce Means Family. The theme was…

Mushroom Council adds to marketing team

As fresh mushrooms gain momentum in the marketplace, the Mushroom Council is expanding its marketing team with the addition of two seasoned produce…

PACA issues sanctions and administrative complaints against 10 companies

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has imposed sanctions on six produce businesses for failing to meet contractual obligations to the sellers of produce…

U.S. produce market sees mixed price trends and rising imports

Produce movement and pricing across U.S. markets are showing mixed trends as import volumes shift and seasonal changes take effect. Avocado shipments from…

Mushroom industry faces labor strain as TPS ends for Venezuelan workers

"I had never worked with mushrooms before," Luis said, reflecting on his time in Chester County's mushroom industry. "But my family has always worked in…

Meth worth $2.4 million found in lime shipment at Texas border

U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations officers at the Pharr International Bridge cargo facility intercepted $2,404,300 of…

Daily Veggies Enoki mushrooms recalled for Listeria risk

New Age International Inc. of Brooklyn, NY is recalling all lots of Daily Veggies brand Enoki Mushroom, 200g, Product of Korea, because they may be…

California company acquires former Del Monte plant near Hanford

Morning Star Tomatoes, based in Woodland, California, has acquired a Del Monte Foods facility near Hanford, as confirmed by owner Chris Rufer to the Hanford…

Bill proposes removing income cap for farm disaster aid access

Farming communities in California and across the U.S. are navigating recovery from recent natural disasters. In response, U.S. Senators Alex Padilla (D-Calif.)…

U.S. fruit and vegetable imports from Vietnam up 39% in 2024

The United States imported $358.4 million in fruits and vegetables from Vietnam last year, marking a 39% increase from 2023. This positions the U.S. as…

Avocana Oil, the first avocado oil produced in the Dominican Republic

"We saw an opportunity to turn discarded avocados into a valuable product"

One of the biggest challenges in the agricultural industry is food waste, particularly of fruits that do not meet visual standards. However, this waste…

Leonardo Correia de Sousa, Klabin:

"We started shipping cardboard by sea within Brazil to improve transport efficiency"

Corrugated cardboard is an essential material in the supply chain of various sectors, especially in the agricultural export industry. In Brazil, where…

"Nectarines and black plums gain popularity in the export market"

"Dalian nectarines, cherries, and other fruits show improved quality this season, with lower prices"

The production season for nectarines, plums, cherries, and other fruits from Dalian, China, is now underway. Due to a rapid temperature increase, these…

Fall Creek shares its genetic developments and those to come at a Field + Forum Day in Seville

The present is already the future in the blueberry sector

The Fall Creek Field + Forum 2025 took place on March 11 in the Spanish province of Seville, and it served the company to showcase both its new…

Erik Waterman about setting up Waterman Food Group:

"We supply a wide range of high-quality seasoning”

Waterman Onions has long outgrown its role as an onion packaging facility. The launch of the Waterman Food Group during Fruit Logistica in Berlin…

At CREA OFA in Acireale

Edible anti-fungal coatings under study to protect citrus fruit post-harvest

Maria Concetta Strano CREA OFA in Acireale, a team of researchers coordinated by Maria Concetta Strano, is focusing its attention on the development of edible anti-fungal coatings t…

Egyptian exporter: "We see a surge in demand from Russia, Asian markets, and the UK"

The export map for Egyptian fresh potatoes reshaped this season

The Egyptian fresh potato export landscape is undergoing a significant transformation this season, marked by a notable resurgence in Russian demand,…

Heavy rains in Morocco raise hopes of an end to the country's longest drought

It is widely known that Morocco is experiencing one of the worst droughts in its meteorological recorded history. A report published by the General…

Drying technology plays active role in adding value to produce

As Africa's agricultural sector continues to expand, post-harvest losses remain a significant challenge for farmers and food producers. Dryers for…

New 20-hectare greenhouse set to be built in Australia

Goodness Grown is constructing a 20-hectare high-tech greenhouse, delivering a consistent supply of premium gourmet and Roma tomatoes while setting new…

Todolí Citrus Fundació preserves rare citrus and challenges supermarket norms

Former Tate Modern director Vicente Todolí founded Todolí Citrus Fundació to preserve rare citrus varieties and compile a catalog of farming knowledge to…

Georgia expands blueberry exports with unique market window

Georgia is preparing to make its mark on the international blueberry market with ambitious plans for production and export expansion over the next four years,…

Macadamia prices rise 37% as global demand and stability grow

The global macadamia industry is showing strong signs of recovery and growth, with price increases and improved market positioning helping stabilize a…

Eurosemillas and Sahyadri Farms sign agreement to grow Tang Gold mandarins in India

India, the world's third largest citrus fruit producer, has shown interest in the Tang Gold mandarin, promoting its cultivation in the country. A trade…

Chile prepares the process for fresh kiwi exports to Vietnam

Chile is in the process of guaranteeing the entry of fresh kiwis into the Vietnamese market. A Vietnamese delegation is expected to certify protocols in…

Fruit leads Thailand's agricultural exports with $6.5 billion in 2024

Fruit emerged as Thailand's top agricultural export last year, with a turnover of 6.51 billion USD, exceeding the five-year average of 5.86 billion USD. This…

Bulgarian farmers call for full ban on Ukrainian fruit and vegetable imports

The Bulgarian Farmers' Association has expressed concerns regarding the recent memorandum between protesters and the government, stating it does not adequately…