“A tariff has a big impact on liquidity and may price certain products off the shelves"

GLOBAL MARKET OVERVIEW GRAPES

Global grape markets are seeing a range of developments as seasonal transitions and shifting export dynamics shape supply. In North America, Mexico's harvest is aligning…

Comments from U.S. importers

“A tariff has a big impact on liquidity and may price certain products off the shelves"

Mexico is the largest supplier of fresh produce into the United States and for importers it's a relief the country got spared under the USMCA…

Soft demand keeps pricing down on lettuce ahead of transition

Growers and shippers are getting ready to transition growing regions for lettuce supply. For Fresh Avenue, it will transition the weekend of April…

Trump tariffs put California agriculture and almond exports at risk

President Donald Trump's announcement of a 10 per cent universal tariff on imports, with elevated rates for key trade partners like the EU, has placed…

Seasonal perishable products weekly update:

U.S. produce trade steady with slight price declines

Movement across most U.S. entry points remains steady, with moderate trading activity. Prices for several commodities are slightly lower, while quality is…

Javier Moreno, CEO of Mister Pistachio:

"A 20% increase in the price of American pistachios could make importers turn to Iran or Turkey"

This week, Donald Trump has started a global tariff war that, in the case of the European Union, will result in a 20% increase in tariffs on European…

From restructuring to renewal: What’s next for Plenty after Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing

Just days after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, Plenty Unlimited Inc. has released a new blog post, offering a glimpse into the company's…

Research reports look closer at produce trade under tariffs

Rabobank has produced two new research reports amidst this week's tariff news. Authored by David Magaña, senior food & agribusiness analyst, US…

Bringing purpose-driven mango program to Viva Fresh 2025

Continental Fresh is set to return to Viva Fresh in Houston, Texas, from April 10-12, 2025. This year, the company will highlight its largest mango…

Tariffs could be an opportunity for Turkish cherry exports to Canada

The imposed tariffs by Trump will not have a significant impact on fruit and vegetable exports from Turkey to the United States, as these hardly exist.…

Spring kicks off with California artichoke season

Ocean Mist Farms has officially kicked off its spring season. With its annual migration north complete, the company's transition to its spring/summer…

The Wonderful Company makes Fortune’s list of 100 Best Companies to Work For

The Wonderful Company has again been named one of Fortune magazine's 100 Best Companies to Work For®, moving up six spots from its ranking last year to…

U.S. dollar drops as tariffs spark trade fears and market volatility

The U.S. dollar experienced a decline against major currencies, reaching a six-month low against the euro. Investors are assessing the implications of U.S.…

Washington industries brace for impact from new U.S. tariffs

Washington's economy, heavily reliant on international trade, is poised to experience adverse effects from newly announced tariffs, according to state…

EU leaders condemn US tariffs, warn of economic fallout

The recent announcement by the US administration to impose global tariffs, affecting the European Union with a 20% rate, has generated widespread reactions.…

U.S. tariffs raise import costs for China and Vietnam

The total customs value for fruit and vegetable imports is reported at $54.03 billion for 2024. Following the announcement of US reciprocal tariffs on…

Trevor Dukes – The Fruit Farm Group South Africa

Avocado shipments pick up pace after rain delays

The Fruit Farm Group South Africa kicks off its year alphabetically, with Avocados and Apples."We want customers to be used to buying avocados every…

Phillip Mulaudzi - Tshivhase Agridam Farm

“We won’t allow ourselves to fall down”

If you buy a banana around Thohoyandou, regional capital in the far North of South Africa, chances are that it is grown at Tshivhase Agridam farm in…

Ilvison Silva, Aléxia Souza and João Souza, from Grand Valle

Increasingly shorter window for Brazilian grape exports

With increasingly shorter trade windows, stifling tariffs, and growing pressure from global competitors, the mango and grape export market is at a…

Ecuadorian banana producers believe the 10% U.S. tariff won't impact their competitiveness

US President Donald Trump announced a 10% reciprocal tariff applicable to Ecuador and other countries. Foreign trade experts evaluate the potential impact of…

U.S. tariffs threaten South African citrus and agri exports

U.S. President Donald Trump's recent imposition of a 30% tariff on goods from South Africa has raised concerns across the country's agricultural sector. The…

Cargo-partner Mexico expands air freight links with Europe and Asia

Cargo-partner Mexico has expanded its air freight services to improve connectivity between Mexico and key international markets, including Europe and Asia. The…

Australian Almonds gain edge as China tariffs hit US imports

Australian almond growers are positioned to gain from the ongoing trade tensions between the United States and China. The current geopolitical climate offers…

Fruit Attraction 2025 expands layout and reorganises by region

Fruit Attraction 2025 will take place from 30 September to 2 October at IFEMA Madrid. Now in its 17th edition, the international fruit and vegetable…

Hans Meiring

Under the microscope, new-generation nets show their secret

Braving the thunder, Hans Meiring has sat under nets during hailstorms to see its reaction to the pelting stones and its accumulating weight: he…

Season of growth for Egyptian blueberries

The Egyptian blueberry season has been underway since January and is scheduled to end in May. The current period sees a peak in harvest volumes,…

Hendro Firmanto - Restu Hajat Keluarga

"Several prospective buyers have already ordered, but are constrained by the lack of an EU certificate"

Restu Hajat Keluarga, is a lime grower based in Gresik, East Java in Indonesia, the limes are grown in several villages, namely Glatik, Kebunagungand…

Direct Pack

Paper packing sheets straight from Poland

"Packing sheets used to all be plastic. These days, more people are switching to paper due to its environmental and health benefits," says Emiel van…

Chris Bray - MAF Roda NZ

"We have 30 sizers to grade and pack already in place within the kiwifruit sector"

MAF Roda NZ has been consistently active in the New Zealand market since 2016 and has sold equipment year after year since then."MAF Roda Agrobotic is…

Miguel Demaeght, BelOrta:

"Much work has gone into standardizing blackberries; that should be very helpful”

Research shows that 88% of Belgians do not buy blackberries. "It's, thus, a lesser-known product with great growth potential," says Miguel Demaeght,…

Josh Ball - Farmers Pick

"Consumers have reported that the produce from us is so much fresher, as we cut out the middlemen"

The issue of food waste has become a major talking point in recent years. These days, there is also a lot of talk about fresh produce going to waste,…

Philip Van Overbeke looks forward to start of strawberry season

"Karima problems could still have consequences"

At Van Overbeke, the new strawberry season will really kick off next week. "The first picking is scheduled for next week, but people are already in…

Henk Nijhoff, Exsa Europe:

"Lime market stabilizes after unusually long price dip"

The lime market has been unusually slow for a long time, according to Henk Nijhoff of Exsa Europe. "The price dip wasn't as deep as it was two years…

Sander Moret, Resin&Hagebauer:

“We expect a much more stable African mango season than 2024”

Sander Moret, Hars & Hagebauer's 'travelling buyer', is currently in Korhogo in the north of Côte d'Ivoire. "Here we are monitoring the first mangoes…

Paco Borrás: "This might be a good time to create an interprofessional organization for oranges and mandarins"

How might the fall in orange consumption be reversed, and how could Spain maintain its leadership?

Orange consumption has dropped worryingly in Europe, especially among younger consumers, while mandarin consumption is only slightly down, and lemon…

José Peláez, from Sevillana de Patatas, on the impact of the abundant rainfall:

"Production of the earliest potatoes is expected to fall in Seville"

Due to the abundant and constant rainfall recorded in Seville during a large part of March, which has resumed in the first week of April, the early…

Rijk Zwaan organized the 2nd Tomeet in Almeria

Under the slogan "Innovating to lead: challenges and solutions", Rijk Zwaan organized a new edition of the Tomeet tomato congress on April 2 at the…

Matthias Römer from Serwo GmbH:

"Information transfer on the disposal of packaging material more important than ever"

After an absence of ten years, Serwo GmbH was once again an exhibitor at Fruit Logistica in Berlin this year. The packaging company, with sites in…

Georg Kolmhofer on the upcoming early potato harvest in Spain

"We expect an early and scaled potato harvest"

The last two growing years in southern Spain were characterized by restrictions on the amount of irrigation water allowed by the state. As a result, the growing areas were mainly limi…

"Pomegranate production levels are on par with those of last year"

It's been smooth sailing for the pomegranate season in India, with similar production levels as last year, says Sumit Bhujbal, Business Development…

Turkish citrus season made more difficult by unseasonal frosts

The 2024–2025 citrus season has brought serious challenges for Turkish exporters, largely due to extreme weather conditions that have disrupted the…

Faster shipping gives Egyptian peppers an edge on the European market

The Egyptian capsicum season is drawing to a close, after a period of peak harvests from November to February. Limited quantities can still be exported…

Yaffa, Malian mango exporter

"We are so far satisfied with demand"

The Malian mango season began on March 10 with stable volumes and high demand from the start of the season, especially from Morocco. This is according…

10 years of Tebarex

Tebarex was established on April 1, 2015, by Ron van der Arend. Along with John Vollebregt, Chris van Hulzen, and two additional colleagues, they launched the company with a…

World Container Index - 03 Apr

Drewry’s World Container Index increased 2% to $2,208 per 40ft container

The Drewry WCI composite index rose 2% to $2,208 per 40ft container, 79% below the previous pandemic peak of $10,377 in September 2021. However, the…

Climate change impacts New Zealand carrot seed supply

The root vegetable, celebrated for its health benefits, depends heavily on seed production, with Aotearoa, New Zealand, contributing over half of the global…

Australian fresh produce at risk under US tariff plan

The International Fresh Produce Association Australia and New Zealand (IFPA ANZ), in collaboration with the International Fresh Produce Association, is…

U.S. tariffs raise concerns for South African fresh produce exports

On 2 April, U.S. President Donald Trump announced the imposition of a 10 percent tariff on all imports, set to take effect on 5 April. An additional…

Planting completed for PotatoEurope 2025 demonstration fields in Lelystad

Preparations for PotatoEurope 2025 are progressing steadily. In early April, demonstration fields were planted under favorable conditions at the Open Crops…

Lower Saxony:

Fruit and vegetable producers demand exemption from minimum wage

Lower Saxony's fruit and vegetable producers, as well as asparagus and berry producers, are looking with concern at the current coalition negotiations in…

Kashmir growers fear impact of US trade deal on apples and walnuts

The Trump administration's imposition of an additional 27 percent import duty on Indian goods has raised concerns among apple and walnut growers in Kashmir.…

Vietnam boosts fruit exports as China demand surges

Vietnam is in the peak of its fruit harvesting season, yielding lychees, mangoes, durians, and jackfruit. The fruit industry is expanding with international…

Poland maintains leading role in global apple production and export

Poland is among the largest apple producers in the world, supported by favourable temperate climate conditions and fertile soils. These conditions contribute…

Chettikulam small onion gets GI tag, boosting farmer hopes

The Chettikulam small onion, cultivated in the Alathur and Perambalur blocks of India, has received the GI tag, a development welcomed by local farmers. The…

Photo impression: HortiFlora 2025

The 2025 edition of HortiFlora came to a close yesterday at the Millennium Hall in Addis Ababa, marking its largest event yet, with 140 exhibitors.…