GLOBAL MARKET OVERVIEW LEMONS

The supply of lemons from South Africa and Argentina, the leading Southern Hemisphere growing countries this time of the year, is lower. This is mainly due to adverse weather…

Strong early season shipments of Peruvian avocados mean early end to season

The supply of avocados in the U.S. is stable with fruit coming from primarily Mexico followed by Peru and California. In July, Peru exported around…

Delay between end of domestic blueberry season and start of import season

While the domestic blueberry season will continue for another six weeks, the industry is preparing for the transition to the import season. Currently,…

Mushroom demand to strengthen in the fall

The supply of mushrooms is strong right now and looks similar to this time last year. As for demand, it is softer right now, as it generally is in…

New look for fresh carrot portfolio

Bolthouse Fresh Foods™ is debuting a first look at its newly designed corporate logo, which will roll out in Fall 2024 to celebrate its century-long…

U.S. Department of Labor recovers $268K for employees of Idaho onion processor

An August 1, a press release from the U.S. Department of Labor announced it had recovered $268K in back wages for 76 employees of a Payette, ID, onion…

Melons Australia embarks on Californian study tour

A delegation of 10 industry participants from across the supply chain is setting off on an exciting journey to California's renowned melon-growing…

U.S. pushes for fresh potato access in Japan

The U.S. potato industry continues to push Japan to allow imports of fresh U.S. potatoes. Japan is a major destination for processed potatoes from the…

Some claim this is the worst cherry season in memory

Michigan Governor seeks federal aid for cherry growers

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer has formally requested federal aid to support the state's cherry producers following a season described as a…

Driving cherry and blueberry consumption through influencer education

With an ever-growing portfolio of blueberries and the largest (and longest) cherry season in the Pacific Northwest, Superfresh Growers is constantly…

New study shows strawberries may lower cardiovascular disease risk and improve glucose control

New research shows that strawberries may be a good choice in promoting heart health. A new study looking specifically at cardiovascular health and…

US pistachio sector witnesses surge in marketing achievements

The US pistachio sector is witnessing a surge in marketing achievements within the mature North American market, with exports experiencing a notable increase.…

Ocean Swallow brand Frozen Shredded Young Coconut recalled due to possible contamination

Hải Yến has recalled its Ocean Swallow brand Frozen Shredded Young Coconut due to contamination with Salmonella. This product was distributed in…

Ontario government commits up to $1.6 million to enhance visibility of locally grown fruits in retail settings

The Ontario government has committed up to $1.6 million over the next four years to enhance the visibility of locally grown fruits such as peaches,…

Clean your BBQ with an onion

As BBQ season kicks off, many grills need a good cleaning. Home and garden experts at VonHaus offer budget-friendly solutions: 1. **Onion Trick**: Attach half an onion to a…

T&G Global reports its 2024 interim results

Total revenue for the Group increased 7% to $820.1 million

T&G Global has released its interim results for the six months ending 30 June 2024 which show solid progress delivering its strategy as the Company…

Max Paniagua, Commercial Manager, Grupo Visa

Costa Rica's pineapple boom

Costa Rica's Grupo Visa produces and markets fresh pineapples, frozen pineapple, pineapple juice, and dehydrated pineapple. This diversification allows it to use the fruit the…

Logistical challenges for Polish apple season

"The transit time on certain containers was double as long as expected"

The Polish apple season is wrapping up, says Adam Malengiewicz, sales manager for the Polish apple exporter. He states that one variety is still…

Prognosfruit 2024 forecasts decline in apple production

European apple output faces challenges

Prognosfruit 2024 revealed a forecasted decline in European apple production, with most countries expecting reduced outputs due to spring frosts. The…

"Demand for figs is very good at the moment"

The harvest for figs has started in the early regions of Turkey and the season is looking positive, says Murat Koygun, founder and CEO of Turkish fresh…

Fruit importer Tufan Ünal from META Ltd:

"For quality reasons, we only use early figs from Mersin"

While the supply of Turkish sweet peppers is gradually coming to an end, the fig season is now gradually gaining momentum. "Sweet apricots fresh from…

Stéphane Vieira and Gilles Martin, Wouters France:

"Q-Tee is one of the new pear varieties that will be a game changer"

The fourth Q-Tee season kicks off on 9 August. The harvest is 10% up on last year, with a potential of around 3,300 tonnes of pears. "Although the…

Israel’s 2024/25 avocado harvest expected to start earlier than usual

Israel's 2024/25 avocado harvest is expected to start a bit earlier than usual, mainly due to a hotter than usual summer. The first trickle of Green…

'Mangoes are the most consumed fruits in Saudi Arabia this summer'

Summer in Saudi Arabia stimulates fruit consumption, with imports rising sharply. This summer is particularly intense, due to high temperatures and a…

Abrupt end for the Senegalese mango campaign

For the third year in a row, the Senegalese mango season is experiencing major disruptions. Abdoulay Gueye, mango grower and president of the…

Expected volumes will undoubtedly be higher than last season

Egyptian lemons coming soon

Egyptian lemons will arrive on the market in September. Expected volumes will undoubtedly be higher than last season, and demand seems to be stronger too, according to Eslam…

IFPA Southern Africa conference 2024: Shubha Rawal, IG International

“South African pears have replaced all the pears coming to India from around the world"

Unlike her South African fellow panellists at the annual IFPA Southern Africa conference, Shubha Rawal, head of sourcing at Indian fruit importer IG…

Zespri -

New Zealand starts Kiwi fruit season strong with record sales, now in middle of competitive summer fruit season

After one of the strongest-ever starts to the 2024 season, Zespri is now in the midst of the summer fruit season where it traditionally sees more…

El Ciruelo -

“For the future, we plan to implement a homogeneous system to align operations in Brazil with those in Spain”

Since acquiring Fazendas Labrunier in 2019, the Spanish company El Ciruelo has intensified its efforts to optimize the performance of its farms and…

Lars Jensen, CEO of Vespucci Maritime:

'Container shipping market volatility to persist until 2025'

Lars Jensen, CEO of Vespucci Maritime, forecasts continued fluctuations in the container shipping freight markets until 2025. Despite the reopening of…

Monthly update on EU citrus fruits imports

Accumulated total for 2024 - up until July - stands at 697,933 tonnes

EU monthly orange imports (tonnes) for the months of June and July 2024 amounted to 85,568 and 64,203 tonnes respectively. The accumulated total for 2024…

Drewry

World Container Index - 08 Aug

Drewry’s World Container Index decreased 3% to $5,551 per 40ft container this week

Drewry's World Container Index decreased 3% to $5,551 per 40ft container this week. The latest Drewry WCI composite index of $5,551 per 40ft container is…

Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of Tanzania

Tanzania's avocado sector sees growth

The Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of Tanzania (SAGCOT) has played a key role in enhancing the avocado production sector in Tanzania. According to…