“Garlic prices are at the highest levels we’ve ever seen”

Plentiful strawberry supply for summer holidays ahead

The supply of strawberries from California is good right now. "Santa Maria has kicked into production this week in a big way and it looks to continue…

Where tariffs and “Buy Canadian” leave U.S. watermelons in Canada

Concerns around tariffs could be impacting the demand for U.S. watermelons in Canada. "Some Canadian chain customers are hesitant to bring in U.S.…

“Garlic prices are at the highest levels we’ve ever seen”

Supply of garlic is extremely tight at the moment. There is basically no product to import into the U.S. until Mexico starts up at the end of the…

Partnership with AI software helps optimize quality control processes in grapes

Sun World announced a strategic partnership with Clarifresh, an AI-powered quality management software for fresh food. Through this collaboration, Sun…

Eagle Eye Produce announces acquisition of Baker & Murakami Produce Company

Eagle Eye Produce is proud to announce the acquisition of one of the largest and most advanced onion packing facilities in the Pacific Northwest,…

South Africa may lose U.S. duty-free access under Agoa

The current stance of the U.S. administration towards South Africa has raised concerns about the potential exclusion of South Africa from the African Growth…

Mexico’s water delivery boosts hope for Rio Grande farmers

Rio Grande Valley agriculture has faced challenges due to Mexico's noncompliance with the 1944 Water Treaty over the past five years. Many farmers have been…

Scientist assembles genome of a blackberry in step to breed better fruit

Thornless, disease-resistant, and tastier blackberries could be on the horizon thanks to new genetic research from the University of Florida. "Overall,…

Mexico and Spain grow blueberry output despite competition

Mexico has emerged as a primary exporter of blueberries, predominantly serving the U.S. and Canadian markets. In 2022, Mexico's fresh blueberry exports reached…

USDA restricts PACA violators in California, Texas, Ohio, and Virginia

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has imposed sanctions on seven produce businesses for failing to meet contractual obligations to the sellers of…

Leadership Class gets primer in FSMA 204

Members of the 2025 Eastern Produce Council (EPC) Leadership Class received training on FSMA 204 before the general EPC membership meeting at Topgolf…

Snack mix recalled for undeclared almonds

New England Village Foods of Milford, NH has issued a recall for all lots of its "19th Hole Snack Mix" in both 5-ounce and 10-ounce containers due to…

New fungal disease threatens Arkansas strawberry crops

Researchers with the Cooperative Extension Service are investigating an emerging disease that has increasingly affected strawberries across Arkansas in recent…

Tariffs strain Michigan cherry industry

Michigan's cherry sector is experiencing heightened vulnerability, with tariffs under the Trump administration adding complexity for producers. According to…

Mauna Loa recalls macadamias over undeclared nuts

Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Company LLC of Kea'au, HI, is voluntarily recalling its Mauna Loa Dark Chocolate Covered Macadamias (0.6oz and 4oz bags) due to…

Andrea Manca and Filippo Frongia of Agro Mediterranea Distribuzione

"Fewer tomatoes, more artichokes, and a record asparagus harvest"

After months of fluctuating production and complex market dynamics, Andrea Manca and Filippo Frongia of Agro Mediterranea Distribuzione, a company…

Major power outage hits Spain, Portugal, and a part of southern France

Power has been largely restored across Spain, Portugal, and a part of southern France, following a blackout that affected these three countries. Red…

Stephen Francis - Fen Peas

“It has been a much better start than last year, and assuming the weather holds, we will be done planting by mid-May"

This year's planting conditions in Lincolnshire are immensely better than they were last year. The pea planting is going well and is on course to…

Record-breaking cucumber farm in Sweden was built in just three months

"This project rewrites the blueprint for scalable food production in northern climates"

Described by project partner Bas de Bekker, Sales Manager at Meteor Systems, as producing "the most sustainable indoor cucumber ever," a newly…

Congestion at the port of Rotterdam complicates Latin American exports

Congestion at the Port of Rotterdam, the largest in the European Union, is causing serious logistical and legal challenges for Latin American exporters.…

Global food trade boosts Peru’s export outlook

Global food trade is projected to grow by 1.5% in 2025 compared to 2024, presenting opportunities for Peru's agricultural exports, according to Edgar Vásquez…

Collaboration between C-Led and Green Has

Specific lighting for an experimental fruit and vegetable centre

The collaboration between C-LED and the Green Has Group research centre, based in Canale (Cuneo) and specialising in biostimulants and special…

Julius brand by the Italian company Ceccarelli Giulio Srl

"We are now distributing pears from the southern hemisphere"

Most of the Italian pears have been harvested, and now it is time for the pears from the other hemisphere to take center stage. One of the companies…

Turkish fresh garlic season kicks off

The Turkish fresh garlic season has started on a positive note, says Kerem Tümen, export manager for Turkish fresh produce trader Tümen Tarim: "We have…

Cartonpack Group - Italy

Ecodesign: Solutions for the fruit and vegetable sector

The Cartonpack Group, an Italian company focused on packaging for the fruit and vegetable sector, reaffirms its commitment to eco-design as a strategic…

European Citrus fruit statistics:

Italy leads Q1 orange prices at €141/100kg

Orange prices across key southern European producers—Spain, Greece, Italy, and Portugal—have shown contrasting trends in the first quarter of the 2025…

Southern African citrus exports to grow despite challenges

The Citrus Growers' Association of Southern Africa (CGA) has issued a statement outlining the outlook for the 2025 citrus export season, projecting stable…

Heatwave cuts lemon supply in Andhra Pradesh

In Andhra Pradesh, the lemon sector is facing challenges due to soaring temperatures affecting crop yields. Despite strong demand from northern regions like…

Sanodyna by Garbati Group (Italy)

Sanitizing fruit, vegetables and plants in an ecofriendly way

An effective, safe, and sustainable sanitizer that leaves no residue and that can be used on all fruits and vegetables, surfaces, and plants. Sanodyna® is an…

Australian seasonal worker wages spark political clash

During a recent forum in Tasmania, Liberal candidate Mal Hingston addressed the impact of employee regulations on small businesses, highlighting the…