“I started growing Haskap berries because of their health benefits”

Last week, the annual harvest of Haskap berries finished at Phoenix Haskaps' 30-acre farm in Alberta, Canada. The company has been growing the unique…

Florida rains could help with citrus sizing for upcoming crop

With a tropical weather system passing through Florida, citrus growers in the state are welcoming a good dose of moisture. "We are keeping our eyes on…

Hopes for watermelon pricing to strengthen in the second half of summer

While there's a little less watermelon supply available for Eastern and Midwestern U.S. markets than this time last year, the supply for markets in the…

Sweet potato industry leader Johnny Barnes dies at 61

Johnny Barnes, president of Barnes Farming Corp., passed away at 61 due to complications from an illness. Known for his role in North Carolina's…

Guilherme Coelho and Luiz Barcelos, Abrafrutas:

Brazilian fruit exports rise and face new U.S. tariffs

According to the Brazilian Association of Producers and Exporters of Fruits and Derivatives (Abrafrutas), Brazil exported more than 546,000 tons of…

Consistency and consumption in blueberries, with a striking example from greenhouse vegetables

Photo Report: Sekoya Field & Forum in The Netherlands

Sekoya's global licensees and supermarket category managers gathered at Fall Creek in Meterik on Tuesday, 15 July, for the Sekoya Field & Forum. After…

New IFPA campaign spotlights produce as nature’s original prescription

The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) launched a new campaign spotlighting fruits and vegetables as nature's original prescription for…

Florida 2024/2025 citrus production hit lowest level since 1920

The 2024-2025 citrus production season closed with a yield of 14.52 million boxes of citrus in Florida, marking the lowest production since 1919-1920. Orange…

South Korean farmers protest U.S. tariff talks

Farmers in South Korea are actively opposing the government's ongoing discussions with the United States regarding tariffs, as the lead negotiator indicated…

Photo report of well-attended Organic Produce Summit

Last week, the 9th annual Organic Produce Summit was held at the Monterey Conference Center, downtown Monterey, California. The event kicked off with…

Florida Tomato Exchange celebrates termination of U.S.-Mexico Tomato Suspension Agreement

The Florida Tomato Exchange (FTE) issued a statement following this week's termination of the U.S.-Mexico Tomato Suspension Agreement. "This decision…

Salinas spring lettuce crop strong as prices recover

The spring lettuce crop in California's Salinas Valley developed well by mid-July, with harvest operations progressing smoothly. Following this, late-season…

Seasonal perishable products weekly update:

Asparagus down 22%, avocado prices mixed by size

Produce movement across North America remains steady with some pricing fluctuations, as quality, demand, and seasonal transitions affect trading activity.…

Salad producer awards more than $650,000 in scholarships

Taylor Farms, ready-to-enjoy salads and healthy fresh foods, proudly announces the awarding of over $650,000 in scholarships through its enhanced…

Proposed U.S. tariffs may disrupt Florida orange juice supply

The proposed 50% import tax on Brazilian products by President Donald Trump could impact the pricing and supply chain of orange juice in Florida. As Brazil is…

Peru expects to export a record volume of blueberries

According to Luis Miguel Vegas, general manager of Proarándanos, Peru, expects to export more than 400,000 tons of blueberries in the 2025/2026 season, 25%…

Saint Lucia launches banana storm insurance

The Saint Lucia government has entered an agreement with GK Insurance Limited to establish an insurance plan aimed at banana and plantain farmers. The…

"Many competitive advantages for the dragon fruit cultivated in India"

The India-grown dragon fruit is becoming more popular as an export product, says Priyanka Chhutani, director of The Aril Company: "India's agricultural…

Fresh from Limpopo:

First co-branded citrus boxes will arrive soon in India

With the South African citrus season underway in India, importers are noticing more consistent, high-quality arrivals of oranges and mandarins at key…

Sarah McCormack - Te Mata:

"The fruit has held its firmness and pressure well, which is one of the hallmarks of the variety"

Te Mata Exports is currently the only licensed marketer exporting Cosmic Crisp apples from New Zealand. The company works closely with selected growers…

"European market is the most affected by supply disruptions of Egyptian oranges"

The emergence of orange concentrate factories in Egypt this year has significantly disrupted the supply of fresh oranges available for export, a…

Chris James – Vreemdeling Farm

All creatures, great and small, this macadamia farmer loves them all

In Levubu, people still refer to the catastrophic flood of 2000, which spelled the end of avocados in the area. "The farm basically became…

Sebastiaan van Altena, Berries Pride:

“A more stable supply makes blackberries more interesting for many buyers”

"The category is developing fast," begins Sebastiaan van Altena, blackberry, strawberry, and red currant buyer at the Dutch company, Berries Pride. He…

“We are launching the FAP-3000 industrial pineapple peeler and corer in October”

Japanese peeler manufacturer Astra has unveiled its latest solution for large-scale pineapple processing: The FAP-3000. This high-speed machine can…

"Consumers are looking for innovative juices, without added sugars, and with functional benefits"

New Kiwi Gold Juice

Consumers are changing and becoming increasingly critical about what they include in their shopping carts. "Demand for natural drinks without added sugars, but packed with…

New Commercial Director announced for CN Seeds

UK-based CN Seeds has announced the appointment of Ian Botes as its new Commercial Director. Ian brings over a decade of commercial leadership…

Zespri advances AI strategy with Horizon Program

Zespri is advancing its digital transformation by implementing a data-driven, AI-enabled strategy through its ongoing Horizon Programme. This initiative…

Vietnamese produce exports to EU stall over certification

In recent developments, exporters of dragon fruit, beans, and corn in Vietnam are encountering challenges in the European market due to the absence of an…

Brazil orange juice exports drop in volume, hit revenue record

The 2024/25 orange crop in Brazil concluded in June 2025, marked by the lowest volume of juice equivalent to concentrate (66º Brix) exported in the Secex…

"We're responding to client demand with storage and transshipment"

"When the building at the industrial site in the Netherlands, where we've been based since 2021, came up for sale late last year, we jumped at the…

A recent innovation from the Italian company Rinieri

Mechanical weed control technology exported to 60 countries worldwide

A revolutionary step forward in technology to more efficiently manage unwanted weeds sprouting in the lower sections of orchards and vineyards has been…