Ample availability of Peruvian blueberries expected leading up to Thanksgiving

The Peruvian blueberry season saw a delayed start, but production is peaking now with multiple varieties being harvested at the moment. "Compared to…

Hurricane Helene could lead to tight supply of Thanksgiving vegetables

The impact of last week's Hurricane Helene continues to be widespread affecting regions from Georgia to North Carolina and even into Tennessee. In…

Brassica supply could tighten due to Diamondback Moth

Brassica crops in California's Central Valley are contending with the Diamondback Moth. "It has really hit California pretty hard and it goes after…

Successfully extending the shelf-life of cherries after six years of trials

RipeLocker announces significant advancements in its collaboration with Gebbers Farms and Chelan Fresh, successfully enhancing the long-term storage…

Strategic global collaboration formed in packaging industry

SPI and NNZ announced a strategic global collaboration for packaging solutions for fruit and vegetables in Europe, South Africa, and North America. The…

Celebrating 30 years of harvest heading into the 2024 IFPA Show

Mountain View Fruit Sales is looking forward to exhibiting at the upcoming IFPA Global Produce & Floral Show in Atlanta, Georgia. The company is…

Florida strawberry growing operation expands

Naturipe Farms is expanding its strawberry growing operations into Florida, with hundreds of acres of strawberry fields in Central Florida primed to…

Dockworkers strike impacts East and Gulf Coast ports in the US

Dockworkers have commenced a strike action that has led to the shutdown of ports along the East and Gulf coasts of the United States, spanning from Maine to…

Gerardo Lugo joins Sun World with promotions to manage growth

Sun World International is appointing Gerardo Lugo to the new role of chief commercial officer (CCO) and promoting Global Licensing Directors Pablo…

Early harvest for Moroccan Mejhoul dates

It seems to be smooth sailing for this year's Moroccan date season, with an early harvest and favorable conditions, Oussama El Mir, Deputy General…

Nanovel secures $900,000 in funding for fruit-harvesting robot development

California's Citrus Research Board (CRB) has signed a $900,000 non-dilutive funding agreement with Nanovel that includes delivery of a citrus-harvesting robot…

Lamb Weston plant closure impacts Connell, Washington

In Connell, Washington, a notable development has occurred with Lamb Weston Holdings, announcing the impending layoff of 379 workers at its potato processing…

Launch of Tenderland brings new produce brand to North America

Mexican grower-exporter SL Produce has announced the launch of Tenderland, a new packaged vegetable brand for the North American market, which…

and announces Chief Agricultural Officer

Kinghaven Farms launches Haven Greens

Kinghaven Farms is expanding in the agricultural field with the launch of Haven Greens, a new controlled environment agriculture (CEA) brand focused on…

Port of Hueneme celebrates 11th Annual Banana Festival

Over 10,000 attendees went bananas at the Port's 11th Annual Banana Festival, celebrating a diverse working waterfront this past Saturday. The Festival…

Leadership change coming for Center for Produce Safety

After 16 years as the staff lead for the Center for Produce Safety (CPS), Bonnie Fernandez-Fenaroli will begin a new chapter in mid-2025. As CPS…

Harvest time: pumpkin and squash innovation at North America's longest-running breeding program

As autumn ushers in harvest season, the University of New Hampshire's cucurbit breeding program — North America's longest-running pumpkin and squash…

Economic challenges for apple farmers in Western New York

Apple farmers in Western New York are confronting economic challenges as wholesale apple prices have decreased, impacting the viability of their operations.…

$17.4 million methamphetamine seizure at Pharr International Bridge

U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations officers at Pharr International Bridge this weekend seized more than $17.4 million in…

Impact of supply shifts and El Niño on global blueberry market dynamics in 2023

The Independent Entrepreneur Report highlights the dynamics of the global blueberry market in 2023, focusing on price trends influenced by supply shifts and…

Brazil contributes less than 1% to global fruit exports

Brazil, despite being the third-largest fruit producer worldwide, contributes less than 1% to global fruit exports, with a total export value of $1.2 billion…

Maintaining Brazil's leadership in citrus production with drip irrigation

Two prominent citrus firms in Brazil are initiating drip irrigation projects within their orchards, leveraging Rivulis' technology. This move involves…

Dalian launches new shipping routes to South America

In the northeastern city of Dalian, China, new shipping routes to South America have been established, enhancing trade connectivity. Dalian's port, the site of…

Weekly trends in wholesale banana prices by country of origin

Banana prices from Guatemala saw a 2% increase

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…

Very heavy snowfall over flowering Free State apple orchards

An uncharacteristically mild winter, delivering half the usual winter chill, has meant a delayed and protracted flowering in the apple orchards of the…

Carlos Soriano, production manager at Soriano Aparicio S.L.

"Specialty onions are currently following the same trend as yellow onions"

The Spanish garlic season has started in the Castile-La Mancha region with good sizes for the Spring Violet garlic, although not for purple garlic,…

Sakata open field days

14 new varieties, including pink onion, purple sprouting broccoli and yellow spaghetti squash

At the 2024 edition of the Dutch Field Days, Sakata showed 14 new varieties and more than 100 varieties adapted to conditions in northern Europe.…

CIV presents new features at Fruit Attraction 2024

Innovation programme for strawberries, apples and pears

Bringing innovation to fruit growing for a more efficient and sustainable future is the mission of CIV, an Italian breeding company based in the…

Brokaw Nurseries to present its new corporate identity at Fruit Attraction

"In the near future we will offer avocado rootstocks adapted to new soil and edaphoclimatic conditions"

With more than 40 years' experience in the sector and a production capacity that makes them the largest nursery in Spain specializing in subtropical…

Moldova series - part 8

"Besides Spain, Germany, and Belgium, we hope to soon supply cherries to Scandinavian retailers"

Last year, due to downpours in late May/early June, the cherry crop in Spain's Jerte Valley - one of the largest cherry-growing regions in that country…

FME:

“With wild mushrooms, you must be sharp with your supply”

"Wild mushrooms need autumn weather conditions; it mustn't be too dry," says Pieter Lenaerts, Managing Director of Fresh Mushroom Europe (FME), a…

Israel’s sweet potatoes harvest well underway

The sweet potatoes harvest in Israel is continuing with a "great yield" but shortages are coming due to growing demand from neighbouring countries. "We…

Ten years of Seed meets Technology: 'No more manual counting in two years' time'

Seed meets Technology is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year. Also this anniversary edition, international trade visitors knew how to find the…

Interko's Optimo ripening rooms experience surging global demand amid fruit industry growth

Interko, a global company for the design, manufacture and installation of state-of-the-art fresh fruit ripening rooms, is experiencing rocketing global demand…

Odlarlaget takes on imported vegetables in Sweden with the help of AI

The days of daily auction pricing for Swedish cucumbers are over. Odlarlaget, the Swedish Growers' Association, has embraced AI to establish a more…

South African table grape industry estimates 1% volume increase for the 2024/2025 season

The South African table grape industry expects the coming 2024/2025 season volumes inspected for export to increase by approximately 1% in comparison…

Planasa returns to the Madrid fair on its 50th anniversary

The RedSayra variety will account for more than 15% of the strawberries planted in Spain this season

In the final stretch of its 50th anniversary year, Planasa, a world leader in the agri-food sector specializing in obtaining new berry varieties, will…

USDA Tree Nuts Annual Turkey

Record pistachio production expected in Turkiye by 2024/25

This USDA report focuses on the annual production and consumption of tree nuts in Turkey. Turkey's pistachio production in marketing year (MY) 2024/25 is forecast…

Western Cape agriculture avails special fig cultivars to Babylonstoren and Soetmelksvlei

Western Cape Department of Agriculture (WCDoA) has partnered with Babylonstoren and its new venture, Soetmelksvlei, to provide genetic plant material…

AgroFresh will be at Fruit Attraction to present its solution of post-harvest solutions:

"Uvasys and Berrisys can help minimize the spread of decay by up to 80%"

"Fruit Attraction is one of the most important trade shows in Europe and key for the Spanish market," said Julián Herráiz, AgroFresh general manager.…

FOOD freshly -

Nature-based shelf-life solutions to be showcased in Madrid

FOOD freshly, a leader in natural shelf-life preservation, will highlight its sulphite-free, preservative-free solutions, designed to extend the shelf-life of…

Cabbage prices adjusted in Taiwan supermarkets due to typhoon impact

In response to the spike in vegetable prices, with the average wholesale rate reaching NT$63.7 per 600g, over 1,560 supermarkets across Taiwan are set to offer…

New Dole campaign shocks diners

Pineapple on a full English breakfast!!

Building on their "Add Some Wow" campaign, fruit brand Dole Sunshine Company has released a new hidden-camera stunt to further challenge British consumers to…

Pistachio cultivation thrives in Spain amid climate challenges

In Spain, a shift towards pistachio cultivation reflects adaptation to increasingly frequent and intense drought conditions. Farmers like Garcia, who operates…

Trade imbalance causes container congestion in Russia

Due to the trade imbalance with China, Russia is experiencing an influx of containers, particularly during periods of increased Chinese export volumes. This…

Craigmore expands New Zealand apple operations with new acquisitions

Craigmore Sustainables has acquired two apple orchards from Scales Corporation's Mr Apple New Zealand, marking a significant expansion in its horticultural…