“Consumers aren’t as obsessed with low prices of bananas as retailers are”

Berry demand continues to grow, putting pressure on tight global supply

Imported berry supplies look to be low across several different growing regions–but especially Peru and South Africa. "South Africa had a delayed…

“Consumers aren’t as obsessed with low prices of bananas as retailers are”

"We're no longer just the cool kids at a trade show," say Jennie Coleman, President and co-owner of Equifruit. "This year, we've grown 50 percent over…

Growing organic green onion supply brings prices back down

The supply of organic green onions from Mexico looks to be changing. 'It has been snug for the last couple of weeks but it has changed considerably. It…

FVGC appears in front of Canadian Senate to advocate for protection of growers

The Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada (FVGC) appeared before the Senate Standing Committee on Banking, Commerce and the Economy, to advocate for…

Manuel José Alcaino, President of Decofrut

Chile aims for 40% increase in cherry exports next season

"Last season, Chile exported almost 83 million boxes of cherries. This was 15% less than initially expected and was the result of the impact of the…

"In the last two years alone, the area planted with sweet potatoes in Spain has fallen by 60%".

Growing dominance of Egypt and lower profitability of sweet potatoes in Spain force Viveros Santana to close

The area devoted to sweet potato cultivation in Spain continues to fall sharply due to a lack of profitability; a result of high costs and Egypt's…

East Texas and the potential for kiwi cultivation

East Texas is being eyed as a potential hub for the cultivation of certain kiwifruit varieties and other exotic fruits, leveraging the region's climatic…

Assemis in financial distress, judge appoints receiver for farm operations in the US

In Fresno, California, a federal judge has sanctioned a financial injection of $32 million to facilitate the harvest operations of the Assemi brothers'…

Steve Peters new Chair of Ontario Greenhouse Vegetable Growers

Ontario Greenhouse Vegetable Growers (OGVG) Board of Directors is pleased to announce Mr. Steve Peters as the successful candidate in the recent…

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Blueberry eating world record

Patrick Bertoletti set a world record by eating 18.475 pounds of blueberries in just eight minutes at the Great American Blueberry Challenge in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Fresh…

2023 potato sales in Idaho, Oregon, and Washington hit $2.63 billion

The value of all potatoes sold in 2023 in Idaho, Oregon, and Washington was $2.63 billion. The final value of Idaho's 2023 potato crop sold was $1.26 billion,…

Helios AI introduces CommodiTrack

Helios Artificial Intelligence, the AI company that predicts the price and availability of agricultural commodities, launched CommodiTrack™, a…

Total ad numbers see a 10% increase from last week

It was an eventful week at grocery stores this week, with multiple produce promotional opportunities for retailers. Rosh Hashanah takes place next…

Cucumber movement from Mexico crossings through Texas is expected to increase

This report provides trend analysis of the volume and prices of Seasonal Perishable commodities. Volume represents current week, and prices represent open…

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US: Could a compound in chilis lower blood sugar levels?

The news about the health benefits of chilis just got even better. According to a scientist with the Agricultural Research Service (ARS), a recently…

José Antonio Vargas, General Manager of Reybanpac

"Ecuadorian bananas are highly valued for their long shelf life when green, fundamental to reach distant markets"

Banana exports are crucial to Ecuador's economy, as they are the country's second largest non-oil foreign exchange earner, second only to shrimps. The…

Leonardo Marchant, Manager of the Chilean firm GLS Fruit Exports

"Korea was a key market for our citrus, but our competitors' tariffs have caused us to lose opportunities"

The Chilean export fruit market continues to expand and diversify with products such as table grapes, avocados, cherries, blueberries and citrus…

Camposol and its unions reach collective bargaining agreement for the period 2024-2027

Camposol announces that it has reached a satisfactory agreement with each of the three unions representing our workers: the Camposol S.A. Workers'…

Breadfruit exportation thrives in Saint Lucia

Local exporters in Saint Lucia report a thriving export market for breadfruit, with optimistic views on the fruit's future. Export Saint Lucia has initiated a…

Impact of heavy rains on farmers in Jamaica

Agriculture Minister Floyd Green has reported that around 150 farmers have experienced the adverse effects of recent heavy rainfall throughout Jamaica. The…

Fairtrasa and Migros -

World’s first Regenerative Organic Certified Bananas from Ecuador introduced

Fairtrasa and Migros announced the introduction of Regenerative Organic Certified® (ROC™) bananas from Ecuador. This marks a historic milestone in…

Photo Report: Interfresh Eurasia 2024

After multiple editions of Interfresh Eurasia in the Turkish city Antalya, the exhibition has moved to Izmir this year. The venue offers more…

Jan van der Spek, Ajuin:

“This year’s cheaper onions benefits our export position”

Dutch onion sorting and packaging plant Ajuin serves mainly peelers and exporters. "Some local greengrocers will top up a pallet, too, and we try to…

Moldova series - part 5

“We export apples and plums to ten EU countries, with three more planned”

In Moldova, on a fertile plain just a few kilometers from the meandering Dniester River and a mere 30-minute drive from the capital city of Chisinau,…

Genuine Coconut to bring its ready-to-cook jackfruit to Fruit Attraction

"If you don't know jackfruit yet, you can try it in Madrid"

There is a fruit, as yet undiscovered by many consumers, that is surprisingly versatile and which, when ripe, is a juicy fruit, and when green, has a…

Stéphanie Habasque, Bocapom

"The Ariane crop will have a nice colouration this year"

It is the start of the Ariane apple harvest for Bocapom, a French company based in the Deux-Sèvres department. The campaign is off to a good start.…

Benoît Maillard-Guillon, Ets Meseguer

"We could easily sell twice as many oranges"

At a time when very few origins are available, the market for table oranges is currently under-supplied. This situation is set to continue until the…

The clementine season gets underway with the first Orogros and Clemenrubí clementines

"The lower supply from overseas and the smaller harvest point to a good clementine season until December"

The harvest and marketing of Spanish clementines has already started in the Valencian Community, with a smaller volume expected and higher prices…

"We will start with the Wonderful variety In 10 days' time"

It’s a wonderful time for pomegranates and arils

The season is now in full swing at Masseria Fruttirossi, Italy's leading pomegranate producer. It has been harvesting the fruits of the earliest…

Manuel José Alcaino, President of Decofrut (Chile)

"Minimizing the risk of rejections is crucial in an industry where those who make the fewest mistakes obtain the best results"

Latin American fruit exports continue to be a key pillar in international trade, with markets such as the United States, Europe, and Asia demanding…

Florin Nicolae Belu, Iberia Fruit Fresh:

"We are expecting a very competitive season but we are confident in the quality and flavor of Spanish citrus"

The Spanish citrus season has already started with the earliest mandarin varieties, such as satsumas. Next week, the harvest will increase for…

EARL Chamb B produces shiitakes, oyster mushrooms and morel mushrooms

"We want to control the quality of our mushrooms from beginning to end"

In 2021, Frédéric, a former pharmaceutical technician, and Kai, a wine and spirits merchant, opened their mushroom farm in Juillac-le-Coq (Charente),…

Manon Gayraud, Raphaël Primeurs

The dried fruit trend continues to grow

With over 50 years of experience in the fruit and vegetable sector, Raphaël Primeurs was founded by Raphaël Ohayon and later taken over by his sons…

Impact of the Olympic Games on wholesalers activities in the Paris region

"Only 10% of companies say they are satisfied with the economic benefits"

The Confederation of French Wholesalers (CGF) has carried out a survey to assess the impact of the Olympic Games on the business of wholesalers in the…

"Rising temperatures in the summer helped Egyptian strawberry growers"

The growing season is going well for Egyptian strawberries, according to Menna Mohamed, Export Manager at Future Agrico. The exporter says, "The first…

Egyptian Medjool dates coming soon

The Egyptian medjool season is about to begin. The first harvests have taken place and the fruit will reach the market in October, according to Khaled…

Avocado will be this year's star product at Fruit Attraction

Avocado will be the star product at the 16th edition of the Fruit Attraction fair organized by IFEMA MADRID and FEPEX, which will be held from October…

Australian investors embark on mission to strengthen economic ties with the Philippines

A high-powered delegation of Australian investors and businesses visited the Philippines on a two-day mission to boost two-way investment and trade…

New early season red apple to be introduced in Madrid

The Hot Climate Partnership is set to unveil Stellar™, the world's first early season apple variety specifically bred for hot and warming climates,…

AgrigateOne acquires Netherlands-based LogisticDocuments.com to boost its footprint in Europe

AgrigateOne (AG1), a UK-based Ag Tech company, has acquired LogisticDocuments.com, a Netherlands-based SaaS provider for supply chain management in the…

Northern China's unprecedented rainfall poses challenges for apple harvest management

Due to the influence of the subtropical high-pressure system, northern China has experienced frequent rainfall in early September, with precipitation…

Apple-picking robot in action

In recent weeks, Advanced.farm conducted several demonstrations of the apple-picking robot the company is developing. The American company, which also developed a harvest robot for…

Racial discrimination issues faced by black farmers in Limpopo

Black commercial farmers in Limpopo have raised concerns over what they perceive as racial discrimination affecting their access to export markets. These…

Logistical challenges ahead for South African fruit industry

Despite the anticipation of improvement at the Port of Cape Town, the South African fruit sector braces for another demanding logistical season. Stakeholders,…

Durian prices drop up to 30% in Vietnam

Farmers in Vietnam are currently facing a decrease in durian prices, with top-grade Monthong durians now being sold for VND65,000-70,000 (US$2.64-$2.84) per…

Vietnam and Australia open doors to passion fruit and plum trade

A recent ceremony marked the initiation of Vietnamese passion fruit exports to Australia, alongside the commencement of Australian plum imports into Vietnam.…

Are road-side stalls making a come back?

In north-west Victoria, Australia, roadside stalls have experienced a notable year in 2024, particularly for two growers who exclusively sell their produce…