Historically high pricing on avocados likely to stay strong for now

Increased emphasis on Canadian greenhouse grown products

"At this year's CPMA show in Montreal, we'll specifically highlight and call out our Canadian grown produce items," says Geoff Kosar with Mastronardi…

Historically high pricing on avocados likely to stay strong for now

Pricing is likely to stay high on avocados in the near future. Mexico, which is shipping mainly out of Michoacan, normally accounts for about 90…

Pricing could strengthen on pineapple ahead of Easter

The supply of pineapple has been tight out of Costa Rica, a key pineapple producing country. "Pineapples take a whole year to grow, so we think they…

Patricia Antón, import manager at Cultivar:

"US tariffs could lead to an increase of Mexican lime exports to Europe"

There has been an abundant supply of limes in Spain so far this year, although, as usual, consumption is not expected to take off until the summer…

Organic date product line witnesses expansion

Natural Delights® is proud to celebrate 100 years of CPMA by showcasing its expanding organic product line and highlighting the increasing demand for…

Easter and sports snacks drive produce ads despite lower totals

Retailers were well-prepared this week for hungry basketball and baseball fans stocking up on snacks. Popular snack tray items such as mushrooms, baby…

Photo Report:

Fruit Attraction São Paulo ends with strong Southern cone presence, absence of several Latin American countries

The second edition of Fruit Attraction São Paulo 2025 has come to a close with an outstanding participation of countries from the Southern Cone,…

Reduced snowfall raises crop and drought concerns in Wisconsin

Wisconsin farmers are evaluating the impact of reduced winter snowfall on their harvests. This trend may persist, prompting adaptation strategies. Eagle River,…

Extreme weather causes $20 billion in U.S. farm losses

As climate conditions intensify, the frequency of extreme weather events such as storms and heat waves is affecting food production globally, including in the…

Orange juice production drops as disease and climate hit crops

Orange juice, once prevalent in American households, is experiencing a decline amidst challenges such as trade conflicts, climate change, and citrus greening.…

Virginia ends spotted lanternfly quarantine in Albemarle County

The Virginia agriculture department has terminated the Spotted Lanternfly Quarantine in Albemarle County. The decision stems from the quarantine's…

U.S. may target Brazil with tariffs over trade barrier gap

The United States may impose tariffs on Brazilian imports that surpass the average rates Brazil applies to U.S. goods, according to BTG Pactual. Brazil's…

Peruvian exports close 2024 with historic figures and new destinations

In 2024, the value of Peru's total exports of goods reached USD 74,664 million, which represents an increase of 15.6% over the previous year and marks an…

Week 13 Fruit Wholesale Market Report

Fewer apples and plums arrive, while holiday demand boosts sales

This week, fruit prices have risen for certain varieties due to reduced arrivals, including apples and plums. Meanwhile, with the Qingming Festival…

Dr Jerry Dlamini – Northwest University

21st-century potato fields should let soil life do the heavy lifting

Dr Jerry Dlamini has something to show his agronomy students that they will not have seen anywhere in South Africa: commercial potato fields governed…

With the Gemini cooperation Maersk focuses on:

Hub-and-spoke approach for more schedule reliability

"At the end of the day, reliability is the key driver behind us. It is critical to our customers as they are planning their products to be on the…

Seeds technologies lands in Spain with new pepper varieties

Expansion of the Italian-Israeli joint seed business

In modern professional horticulture, genetics is essential for improving varieties and increasing productivity, quality, and plant adaptability. This…

An exemplary collaboration between Tecno Group Lab Srl and Fonteverde

The post-harvest processing of carrots can be optimized through technological innovation

The post-harvest phase is playing an increasingly important role in environmental sustainability goals by reducing the amount of electricity used to…

To be discussed at Macfrut during the Varieties International Project

Research focusing on red tangerines

"Research in the citrus fruit sector has many objectives: for example, interest in red tangerines has recently grown," reports Marco Caruso (researcher…

"We see a great opportunity for Iranian watermelons in Europe"

The current watermelon season presents attractive business opportunities for Iranian exporters against a backdrop of supply difficulties from other…

Early table grapes from Egypt scheduled for early May

The Egyptian table grape season is scheduled to start at the beginning of May, with the early varieties in a stable environment with constant acreage…

"Egypt has overtaken Spain in the garlic market"

The competitive map of the international garlic market is shifting in favor of Egypt, which is gaining the upper hand over its direct competitors this…

Egyptian garlic season in full swing

"Demand for fresh dry garlic is also rather high"

There has been solid demand for the various garlic from Egypt, says Amro Yassin of Egyptian produce exporter Stars of Export: "The season for Egyptian…

SaniStone, Sanifruit's natural post-harvest solution for cherries

In 2021, Sanifruit launched SaniStone, a post-harvest solution to extend the shelf life of cherries. Sanifruit is aware of the challenges that cherry exporting…

PIQA Red launches in China for the 2025 Season

The much-loved premium pear, formerly known as PiqaBoo®, has a stunning new look and name: PIQA® Red. PIQA Red is proudly launching into the Chinese…

Morocco grows fruit and veg exports despite challenges

Since the 1980s, Morocco's horticulture value chain has expanded, impacting employment and trade balance. The sector has generated jobs in agricultural…

India’s fruit exports rise 47.5% over five years

The Indian government reported a 47.5% rise in fruit exports over the past five years. During a session in the Rajya Sabha, Minister of State for Commerce and…

Monsoon surge causes port delays in Singapore and Port Klang

An atypical monsoon surge in Southeast Asia has led to congestion at key container ports, Singapore and Port Klang, following nearly a week of heavy rainfall.…

Huelva fruit exports rise 6.6% in january, berries lead growth

The province of Huelva in Spain reported exports worth €547 million in January 2025, marking a 6.6% increase year-on-year. This accounted for 16.1% of total…

Potatoes offer climate-smart solution for global food security

Food security is pivotal in addressing the challenge of sustainably feeding over 8 billion people globally. Ensuring access to sufficient, safe, and nutritious…

CK Hutchison under fire over Panama port sale

A pro-Beijing newspaper in Hong Kong has intensified its critique of CK Hutchison's agreement to sell its Panama ports to a consortium led by BlackRock. The…