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Friday, June 6, 2025
Marieke HemmesEmail
Astrid van den BroekEmail
Sander Bruins SlotEmail
Senior Sales Manager
Agronomist, China
Sales Manager
Product Manager Grapes
Grower
CEO
Operational Director
Senior Export Trade Manager Avocado & Mango
Quality Assurance Manager – Fresh Produce
Managing Director
The global banana market is navigating a mix of stability, supply constraints, and shifting demand in 2025. In Italy, prices remain stable with strong household penetration,…
Looking ahead at the fall crop, potatoes and sweet potatoes could see increased acreage while onions are likely to see no change in acreage. "I would…
This week, growers and shippers of Mexican grapes are undergoing assessments of their crops following Sunday's rains which had a variety of impacts in…
US (GA):
BrightFarms is celebrating the opening of its newest greenhouse in Macon, Georgia. BrightFarms and its parent company, Cox Farms, a Cox Enterprises…
Berry Fresh announced that its premium blackberry variety, Sweet Karoline®, has earned a Superior Taste Award from the International Taste Institute in…
Marcel van der Pluijm, Feeling Fresh:
For years, Mexican pepper growers have been key suppliers to the North American market alongside Canadian growers. From the Netherlands, Feeling Fresh…
Washington State University (WSU) is on track to release its first new cherry cultivars in almost two decades. The R3 and R19 varieties are nearing the end of…
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) escalated a recall of tomatoes distributed in Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina to Class I status,…
This summer, Chiquita is rolling out a fleet of Chiquita-branded buses across Manhattan and parts of Brooklyn. "From Times Square to Central Park, we are…
Mission Produce reported a 28% year-over-year revenue increase in fiscal Q2 2025, reaching $380.3 million. However, net income fell to $3.1 million…
Olivia's Organics is attending the upcoming Organic Produce Summit (OPS) in Monterey, California July 9-10 and sharing details about its approach to…
The 2025 Global Cold Chain Alliance (GCCA) Africa Cold Chain Conference will take place on 20–21 August at the Premier Splendid Inn in Durban, South…
Seasonal Perishable Products Weekly Update:
The U.S. produce market shows mixed trends in early June, with price fluctuations, changing supply levels, and varied trading activity across commodities and…
As B.C.'s cherry orchards approach a new season, high-tech Canadian greenhouse growers observe the ongoing challenges faced by stone-fruit farmers. Last season…
Most Texans might be unfamiliar with the Tomato Suspension Agreement, a trade agreement nearly three decades old, affecting 4 billion pounds of tomatoes…
In the Okanagan, Canada, roadside fruit stands filled with fresh strawberries signal the season's peak, unlike some grocery stores where the origin of berries…
Richard Salazar, Acorbanec:
Ecuador exported 137.12 million boxes of bananas between January and April 2025, i.e., 3.21% more than in the same period of the previous year,…
Gerardo Gonzales Sullón, Agronorperú:
Organic banana production in Piura, Peru, is facing challenging conditions this year, but is also showing signs of recovery. According to Gerardo…
Mexico
Guadalupe Mora, the head of the locality of Felipe Carrillo Puerto ( a locality known as "La Ruana" in the municipality of Buenavista), stated that criminal…
Thousands of banana workers employed by Chiquita in Panama have been on strike since late April, demanding protection of their retirement benefits, freedom of…
Mexico's 2025 tomato production is forecast at 3.1 million metric tons (MMT), a 3% decrease from 2024 due to persistent drought conditions, especially…
José María Ruiz, manager of Plátanos Ruiz:
The supply of Canary Islands bananas remains at very low levels for this time of year, with consumer prices ranging between €3.70 and €5.00 per kilo.…
Urban Greens aims to build micro-farm networks across East Africa
For many Ugandan city dwellers, vertical farming still seems out of reach. Too technical, too risky, and without reliable market access. Urban Greens…
Wouters Fruit hopeful about GoodnessMe apple
Late last year, the new apple variety GoodnessMe® was introduced at Interpoma 2024. The apple was presented for the first time in Bolzano, where a…
Antonio Bellassai - La Bella Assai:
The table grape season started with encouraging signs for the 'La Bella Assai' winery in Mazzarrone (CT), one of Sicily's symbolic production areas.…
In recent years, small tomatoes have been consistently popular in the Chinese market due to their broad appeal, convenience, moderate pricing, and…
Rob Cullum - Pacific Produce
Volatility in the lime market is normal, currently, there are a few reasons for this. Firstly, the weather in Southern Europe has not been good, which…
The grape season has ended a few weeks ago, and despite some remaining challenges that were also present the year before, the overall season was…
Several of Berryworld's premium berry varieties have been honoured at the 2025 Superior Taste Awards, hosted by the International Taste Institute in…
The frosts in Poland could have a significant impact on the production, leading to losses of even 50 to 60 per cent for certain varieties, says Jan…
The European Commission has concluded that Bulgaria is ready to adopt the euro as of 1 January 2026, positioning it to become the 21st Member State in the euro…
Cartarredo Se.Ma
Cartarredo Se.Ma is an Apulian company with over 30 years of experience in the production of packaging for the fruit and vegetable and agri-food…
First was the variety, then AGF, and then the brand. Now AGF and BASF | Nunhems want to recognize the crucial role of producers in promoting the…
"This recognition reinforces our vision: not just to grow, but to create unique varieties"
The Dana blueberry variety, exclusive to the Spanish cooperative Onubafruit, has been awarded 2 stars at the prestigious Superior Taste Awards held by…
The Prognosfruit Conference, Europe's annual event for the apple and pear sector, will return to France for the first time since Toulouse in 2012. Prognosfruit…
World Container Index - 05 Jun:
Drewry's WCI has increased 70% in the last 4 weeks, as President Donald Trump's "pause" on import tariffs led to a resumption of US-bound traffic after…
Australia's fresh produce sector has launched a nationwide campaign aimed at encouraging children to eat more fruit and vegetables, in collaboration…
Lychee (Litchi chinensis) is a niche premium fruit with an unusual appearance, a fragrance reminiscent of a blooming garden, and the taste of a juicy summer…
Seeka Limited has introduced a new red-skinned nashi variety, Ruby Roo™, at the IFPA Member Event during the Hort Connections 2025 Conference in…
In 2024, Egypt and Morocco strengthened their positions as key suppliers of fresh berries to Central Asia, driven by growing demand in Kazakhstan and…
Pelemix will present its substrate solutions for berry cultivation at GreenTech.
In just a few days, Amsterdam will become the horticultural technology capital with the hosting of Green Tech, to be held from June 10 to 12. Companies…
Morocco's avocado export sector has reached a new milestone, surpassing the 100,000-ton export mark, as reported by EastFruit. This development occurs amidst a…
Oranges remain one of the most popular fruits globally, enjoyed for their sweet taste, juiciness, and high vitamin C content. As of 2025, global orange…
A futuristic attitude for enhancing supply chain operationsTransporting produce efficiently and safely from farm to store is vital for minimizing…
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