GLOBAL MARKET OVERVIEW GARLIC

The global garlic market is currently shaped by strong harvests, shifting trade flows, and pricing pressures. From Europe to Asia and the Americas, producers are navigating…

Daniela Santos and María Isabel Gaviria, Coltrópicos:

Avocado price war hits Colombian producers

Colombia's 2025 avocado season has become one of the most challenging for the sector, which faces an oversupply scenario, depressed prices, logistical…

U.S. citrus packer rolls out Tomra's LUCAi deep learning tech

Kings River Packing group, a family-owned company with three citrus packing houses - Kings River Packing, Cobblestone Fruit, and Jireh Packing - is…

Pricing likely to soften on imported rambutan

Rambutan supply is steady with fruit coming from two regions right now–Guatemala and Mexico, both of which have more volume this season. "At the…

Specialty corn maintains pricing despite challenging market

Florida corn production has wrapped up for the season. At Long & Scott Farms, it grows and ships a specialty corn, Scott's Zellwood Triple Sweet…

AI sorter launched for fruit and vegetable grading

AI-Powered Robotic Cell Sorts Fruits and Vegetables with Speed and Precision, Reducing Labor Needs and Maximizing Yield Systemex Automation has…

Florida orange forecast up to 12 million boxes

Florida's citrus outlook continues to improve as the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) released its June 1 forecast, projecting a total of 12.0 million…

PEI buy-back targets wart-affected potato fields

The provincial government has introduced the PEI Index Field Buy-Back Program, aimed at purchasing designated potato wart index fields from agricultural…

IFPA CEO Cathy Burns rallies industry to 'Fight for Fresh' at The Washington Conference

The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) gathered fresh produce and floral industry leaders this week for The Washington Conference…

Avocados From Colombia partnered with Weis Markets on retail campaign

The Colombia Avocado Board (CAB) partnered with Weis Markets, Inc. to launch the Heart of Colombia Avocado Display Contest, a retail campaign designed…

Floria dried apricots recalled for undeclared sulfites

Turkana Food Inc. of Kenilworth, NJ, is recalling 352 cases of Floria Dried Apricots because the product contains undeclared sulfites on the package label. The…

Georgia seeks access to India for in-shell pecan exports

Georgia pecan growers are working to expand export opportunities for pecans with backing from the Georgia Congressional Delegation. Notable representatives,…

Florida peach research focuses on high-density planting

The Stone Fruit Field Day at the UF/IFAS Plant Science Research and Education Unit bridges scientific research and practical innovations in Florida's peach…

SCFBA urges Senate to include specialty crops in farm bill

The Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance (SCFBA) issued the following statement today in response to the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and…

Peruvian organic banana sector adapts: New strategies against fusarium and drought

In northern coastal Peru, particularly in the Chira Valley (Piura region), organic banana production has become one of the most representative…

Paulov Sifuentes Fernández, Agroexportadora Sol de Olmos:

How are Peruvian avocados, garlic, and lemons faring in a market dominated by Mexico and China

The price pressure, high logistical costs, and competition from countries with more favorable conditions, such as Mexico and China, compel Peruvian…

Matthew McIntyre - McIntyre Fruit

“This is the first year that we will have a full crop from all cherry trees"

The cherry harvest at McIntyre Fruit, in Perthshire, is still a couple of months away, and according to owner Matthew McIntyre, the fruit is looking…

Lianne Jones - RYPEN

Importance of ethylene removal gets due recognition at last

"The whole space of ethylene management is quite new and hasn't had as much work done on it as some of the other postharvest technologies," says Lianne…

Technical Day at the Salvi Vivai experimental field in Italy

The future of cherry orchards is already here

Nearly 150 people, including technicians, farmers, and supply chain operators, visited Salvi Vivai's new experimental cherry orchard in Portomaggiore…

Gerry Li, Vision Fresh:

"Price gap between conventional and organic ginger has narrowed"

With summer approaching, the ginger market is traditionally entering a quieter period. Yet, in recent weeks, the market has shown a noticeable price…

Asia Grilli of the Apulian farm Grappolo Rosso:

"Over the years, we have acquired a total of 70 hectares of land to cultivate table grapes"

Amidst new climatic challenges and an increasingly quality- and sustainability-focused market, the fruit and vegetable sector is in a constant state of…

Francisco Vicente Gea Belmonte, director of Belsán:

"Li is our way of extending the shelf life of lemons"

In order to make better use of lemons and offer alternative products with a longer shelf life, the Spanish company Belsán, from Murcia, has created a…

"Lychee bumper harvest boosts exports, but rising shipping costs pose challenges"

Chinese lychee exports are currently underway. This year has seen a bumper harvest with stable quality, and prices have dropped as the season…

Turkish sugar apricot season started off with strong demand

The Turkish sugar apricot season has kicked off with a good start in terms of both demand and supply, says Akin Soyleyen, marketing manager for Turkish…

World Container Index - 12 Jun:

Drewry’s container index holds at $3,543 per 40ft box

Drewry's WCI increased 59% in the last four weeks, as President Donald Trump's "pause" on import tariffs led to the resumption of US-bound traffic…

Australian almond sales up 9%

Demand for Australian almonds continues to grow in the opening two months of the 2025–26 selling season. The latest Almond Board of Australia sales position report shows that domestic…

Flavonoids linked to healthier aging

As people live longer, there is increasing interest in how to age healthily. Diet plays a key role, and new research suggests that consuming more…

Egypt gains ground in global blueberry trade

Egypt has transitioned from a peripheral player to a contender in the global blueberry landscape, attracting attention from European and American companies.…

Himachal enforces packaging rules, plans US$144M apple support

The Horticulture Minister of Himachal Pradesh, Jagat Singh Negi, convened a session with the Horticulture Department to review strategies preceding the apple…

Cuban mangoes rot amid outages, transport woes

In El Caneycub, Santiago de Cuba, esteemed for its fertile valleys, high-quality mangoes face spoilage due to the absence of packaging, electricity, and…

Banana production also expands, aiming to meet domestic demand

Shymkent greenhouses produced 9 tonnes of blueberries using foreign technology

In Shymkent, Kazakhstan, local agricultural entrepreneurs are successfully growing crops typically associated with cooler climates. Among them is also…