Heavy rainstorms in Hong Kong force Asia Fruit Logistica to close a day early

GLOBAL MARKET OVERVIEW AVOCADOS

Avocados remain ever popular, but consumers in some countries may have to pay extra for their fruit, as reports from some markets show. In the Netherlands, El Nino's impact on…

Local grape tomato deals still fueling the market

As fall inches closer, supplies of local grape tomatoes are still good. “There are supplies coming out of Canada and still local suppliers like Tennessee,…

Later end for California’s organic plum season

The organic plum season out of California will run until the end of October this year. “Supplies are good now. Typically the season starts in early May.…

Rain stops play!

Due to heavy rainstorms in Hong Kong, Asia Fruit Logistica remained closed on final day

Hong Kong is currently being impacted by heavy rainstorms. As a result, Asia Fruit Logistica could not open this morning as planned. The official…

Steady and strong pricing for the near future on Brussels sprouts

Pricing on Brussels sprouts could stay strong for the next several weeks. “I don’t see it getting higher. I think it will stay steady or soften up a…

Fairtrade banana company moves from woman-owned to women-owned

Equifruit is overjoyed to announce that its director of sales & marketing, Kim Chackal, has become an owner of the company. Equifruit’s president,…

Bay Area cannot cope with smuggled-in exotic fruit containing pests

June plums are among many clandestine fruits that are often smuggled into the Bay Area from Vietnam, India, Cambodia, China and Laos. These countries have…

Fatality at Barnes Farming under investigation

"The entire Barnes Farming team is deeply saddened by the tragic passing of one of our co-workers. Our hearts and prayers go out to his wife, two children, and…

Eco-friendly packaging for organic potatoes introduced

Good Life Organic, a subsidiary of Veg-Fresh Farms, announces the launch of its compostable bio-degradable packaging for organic potatoes. This…

Anticipating year-over-year pricing improvement in fresh lemons in Q4 of 2023

Limoneira announces Q3 2023 financial results

Limoneira Company, a diversified citrus growing, packing, selling and marketing company with related agribusiness activities and real estate…

Canada is US’s second largest potato export destination overall

Potato exports from the United States reached record value and volume in the twelve-month period from July 2022 to June 2023, with Canada being the US’s second…

Almond crop California could be the third largest on record

California’s almond crop is forecast up this year, potentially becoming the third largest on record. USDA agricultural economist Catherine Weber stated:…

Getting ready for autumn with Eastern apples

For Keystone Fruit Marketing, a division of Progressive Produce, apples were the first commodity they took to market. “The first grower it worked with,…

USDA cites New York and Louisiana companies for PACA violations

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has imposed sanctions on US Fresh Corp. (US Fresh), Bronx, New York, for violating the Perishable Agricultural…

UF scientists start to discover how to keep fruits and vegetables fresher before they arrive at the grocery store

Fruits and vegetables age differently after they’ve been harvested, so Tie Liu wants to know how crops age in that time after they leave the farm and before…

Mintec

Inshell delays expected to weigh on August almond shipments

Market participants surveyed by Mintec in the first week of September had a varied picture of August shipments ahead of the release of the August…

Z Natural Foods introduces new Organic Mushroom Coffee

Z Natural Foods has unveiled their latest product: Organic Instant 7 Mushroom Coffee (Black). This remarkable coffee combines premium Organic Coffee…

Northern Michigan orchard uses new technique to help ripen apples

As September marks the start of apple season across northern Michigan, some orchards are trying a new way to make sure the apples are ready. Some orchards even…

Farmers worry harvest backlog may affect tomato crop

As California growers harvest this season’s processing tomato crop, there is concern that canneries could struggle to keep up with a backlog of fruit…

New varieties and an early start to Niagara’s peach season

New types of peaches are allowing farmers to start the peach season earlier, get more fruit into more homes faster and give people new produce to sink their…

Nonprofit launches new ambassador program for new school year

Brighter Bites, a national nonprofit that delivers fresh fruits and vegetables directly into families’ hands, announces the launch of the Brighter Bites…

Mushroom workers support unionization efforts at the Windmill mushroom farm

Hundreds of current and former mushroom workers and their allies rallied in Seattle on Aug. 31 in support of unionization efforts at the Windmill mushroom farm…

Texas A&M University research suggests that watermelons may have the same properties as Viagra

Thanks to their vibrant colors and sweet flavor, watermelons are a symbol of the summer season. However, according to a study released by scientists at Texas…

Some California farmers are still dealing with aftermath of recent storm

Farmers in the eastern Coachella Valley continue to assess the damage to their farms after last week’s storm brought heavy rain and flooding. For instance,…

Tulare County issues grants of up to $50,000 for storm damage

Tulare County farmers, packinghouses and businesses who were negatively affected by the heavy rains this past spring, may be eligible for up to $50,000 in…

US: Recycling pesticide containers in Vermont

Pesticides are used in homes and across many industries in Vermont: lawn and landscape, hospitals, food processing facilities, and farms. Pesticides…

"No sweet potato shortage this year"

"There is no shortage of sweet potatoes this year," announces Mohamed Maatouk, CEO of the Egyptian Emirati food industries, Egypt" This season's…

Moroccan avocado coming soon

The first containers of Moroccan avocados will soon be arriving on the market, announces Mehdi Benchekroun, Moroccan exporter of fresh produce and CEO of DMB & Co. "It's a…

Official opening of Coega Fruit Terminal in the Eastern Cape

World-first portside packhouse, cold store and container depot under one roof

At the end of its first season, KHOLD and the Lona Group have officially opened their Coega Fruit Terminal in the Coega Special Economic Zone outside…

“To what extent can we trust the authenticity of our fruit?”

Identifying fraudulent activities in agricultural markets is becoming a significant challenge, according to Vincenzo Salento, a consultant on the…

BelOrta was at Asia Fruit Logistica

"Trade shows always stimulate active trading"

This week, several Belgian companies and cooperatives traveled to Hong Kong for Asia Fruit Logistica. Names like Coöperatie Hoogstraten, the Devos…

Paul Schockman, Freshclusive:

"We provide the full range to many distant clients"

More than six months ago, the whole Freshclusive team relocated to its new building in Aalsmeer, the Netherlands. That was after they had spent a year…

Jingold brand.

Off-season yellow kiwi from South Africa receives good response in Europe

The Jingold kiwi sales season in the southern hemisphere is coming to an end. In recent years, the Italian company has invested in growing kiwifruit in…

Iran able to export kiwi to India again?

After a long period of kiwifruit from Iran being banned in India, it seems new protocols will be put in place. This means Iranian kiwifruit could soon…

“Lower volumes from competition will increase interest in Turkish pomegranates”

The kick-off for the Turkish pomegranate season has been positive, says Beyazit Afiyon, sales manager for Turkish produce exporter Everfresh Tarım:…

Less South African citrus in Saudi Arabia this season

In normal times, a large share of the citrus fruit consumed in Saudi Arabia comes from South Africa. However, this season, with the supply shortages…

The World Avocado Organization triples its support to the retail sector

The World Avocado Organization (WAO) has ended its 30th collaboration with distributors, establishing agreements with renowned supermarkets in 12 countries,…

Reemoon puts large-scale citrus and avocado sorting lines in Peru

It is the peak citrus season in South America. In the newly built processing factory of Peru's largest cold storage manufacturer Friopacking, a brand…

Fresh Market 2023: Meeting with retail chain buyers

Fresh Market B2B meeting & trade show is a Polish event for the wholesale trade sector of fresh fruit, vegetables and flowers, organised since 2008. It…

Australian company pioneers sustainable solutions for the food industry

Sydney-based company COPAR, is working on fibre-based packaging solution featuring moisture-absorbent pads for fresh produce applications. Increased…

World Container Index - 07 September

Drewry’s composite World Container Index down 3.4% this week

Drewry’s composite World Container Index decreased by 3.4% to $1,680.73 per 40ft container this week. Drewry's detailed assessment for Thursday, 7 September 2023:The composite index…

DG agri dashboard: citrus fruit

Average weighted price for oranges at €89 in the EU in week August

The average weighted price for oranges (in € per 100 kgs) stood at €89 in August; down €4 compared to last month. It is, however, still €13 higher than…

To be adressed at the XXVIII International Blueberry Seminar in Agadir

Profitability is a global great challenge for blueberry producers

Recent larger blueberry production volumes have caused price drops and consumer demands are high. These are some of the factors that impact the profitability…

Dole Ireland buys Dublin-based Vernon Catering

Dole Ireland has announced a deal to buy Dublin-based Vernon Catering. The latter markets and distributes fresh fruits, vegetables and dry goods to foodservice…

Average wholesale prices of bananas in Europe

Average wholesale price of European bananas in France at €117 per 100 kgs in week 35

In week 35, average wholesale prices of bananas from Latin America were at €102/100 kgs in the Netherlands. Prices in Belgium stood at €96/100 kgs,…