Strong cherry crop sees good movement going into the 4th of July

The supply of cherries out of the Pacific Northwest looks to be up over 2024. "Our supply looks great," says Cat Gipe-Stewart, director of marketing at…

It could be a record year for Oregon blueberries

The State of Oregon is entering the peak of its blueberry season and up until now, conditions couldn't have been better. "The lead up this season was…

“Becoming Regenerative Organic Certified aligns with our long-term vision for organic farming”

While it is still in the early stages, more farms are becoming Regenerative Organic Certified® as an add-on to their USDA organic certification to…

Central California gets going with melon production ahead of the 4th of July

Cantaloupe and honeydew melon production has transitioned to central California. "We just finished our Yuma program last week and our California…

Del Monte Foods files for bankruptcy, plans sale

The loss-making U.S. unit of Del Monte Pacific Ltd. (DMPL) has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and placed its assets up for sale as part of a…

Satsuma shortage expected in 2025 for U.S. growers

In the cold-hardy citrus region, an anticipated shortfall in satsuma mandarins will mark the upcoming 2025 season. Lindy Savelle, executive director of the…

Kapi Kapi Growers mourns the loss of one of its own

Kapi Kapi Growers announced that beloved team member, Douglas (Doug) Bakker, passed away unexpectedly on June 4th, 2025. A 40-year veteran of the…

Finger limes make a star impression on celebrity chef George Duran

Finger limes are the newfound obsession of celebrity chef and TV personality George Duran after a recent tour of Shanley Farms in Morro Bay. The…

Bianchetto truffles now available from South Africa

Seven years after establishing a Borchii truffle-inoculated orchard in the high-altitude North West Province of South Africa, Froneman and Ilse…

"It's critical to stay connected with those driving innovation in the organic space"

Nature's Choice Produce is excited to participate in this year's Organic Produce Summit (OPS) in Monterey, California. The company's participation…

National French Fry Day returns on July 11

National French Fry Day 2025 is set to be the ultimate celebration of one of the world's most beloved comfort foods. Held annually on the second Friday of…

South Africa expands rail use for citrus exports

The 2025 citrus export peak season in South Africa projects shipping an anticipated 171.1 million 15kg cartons of citrus. Recognized as the country's largest…

“We’ve proven maluma avocados thrive in Maharashtra”

In a milestone for Nashik, Maharashtra, Fratelli Fruits Farmer Producer Company has successfully cultivated Maluma avocados, a premium international…

Eeki raises $7 million to expand aeroponic production in India

The company has raised $7 million from Sixth Sense Ventures to expand its production network and further develop its proprietary aeroponic technology.…

“Premium imported fruits need a local touch in India”

India's premium imported fruit market is seeing steady growth, supported by urban demand for healthier, high-quality produce and global culinary…

"20% more pepper than usual in Murcia is not enough to destabilise the markets"

Oversupply in Murcia and the Netherlands pushes pepper prices down

The pepper season is fully underway in the Spanish Region of Murcia, with some excess production because of imbalances in the plantations due to…

Genci Armero, sales manager for melon, watermelon and pumpkin:

"Cracker Jack improves profitability by being dual-purpose and serving both industry and market"

New products continue to be presented by the melon and watermelon sector of Campo de Cartagena, in Murcia, Spain. Seed companies are striving to…

New Zealand kiwifruit season in full swing at Zespri

"After a strong start to the kiwifruit season, the focus now shifts to sustaining momentum through the summer months"

The New Zealand kiwifruit season is in full swing for Zespri, and the company is approaching it with great enthusiasm. "The New Zealand season has got…

Stuttgart wholesale market:

"The first German onion sets were already available in calendar week 26"

The weather is playing right into the hands of early potato growers in the Palatinate region. "The first loose-skinned bagged produce from the…

German producers and retailers on the latest heatwave:

"Daytime temperatures well above 30 degrees are not good for any crop"

According to weather forecasts, temperatures are expected to reach 35 degrees and in some places even close to 40 degrees until the end of calendar…

JERSA Fruchtimport GmbH on the Spanish garlic harvest:

"The rain came at exactly the wrong time"

New garlic from Spain has been available on the German market for a few weeks now. "We started the new season in calendar week 25 and are now receiving…

"Quality of cherries from Lebanon is truly extraordinary this season"

The Lebanese cherry season is underway, marked by a significant drop in volume, which is offset by high-quality fruit and solid local and international…

So far, away from fruit and vegetable facilities

Uncontrollable, massive wildfire in Crete

A massive wildfire is raging uncontrollably on three fronts in Ierapetra, Crete. The areas most affected are Achlia, Ferma, and Schinokapsala.…

The French market is growing but still dominated by imports

French raspberry production up by 4% this year

With around 3,400 tons produced each year in France, the French raspberry sector remains modest compared to its imports, which still cover 85% of…

China Meet Up 2025 returns to Guangzhou

China Meetup 2025, the mainland China-focused event linked to Asia Fruit Logistica, is set to return to Guangzhou from 8–9 September 2025. Organisers…

Gary Marshall - Bevington Salads:

New app looks to the future, while still embracing the heart of the wholesale market

New Covent Garden Market is steeped in history, and traders have been buying and selling fresh produce there for more than 50 years. The fresh produce…

Apo Conerpo Group:

Production levels are back to normal, with deliveries up by 34% and turnover up by 13%

Following the annus horribilis of 2023, marked by floods, frosts, and a collapse in conferments, the year 2024 brings Apo Conerpo closer to a return to…

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Potato and onion processing machines up for auction

Industrial Auctions is organizing three exciting online auctions focused on potato and onion processing equipment. At the auction in Stavenhagen…

1.4Sight acts to prolong storage cell dormancy

A natural inhibitor of potato sprouting

1,4Sight is the innovative growth regulator registered in Italy and 25 other European countries to prolong potato dormancy and inhibit sprouting during…

Helping processors protect the quality of leafy greens

Leafy greens like arugula, spinach, and baby leaf aren't just tasty - they're nutritional powerhouses packed with vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and…

Veggies First launches first campaign to boost vegetable consumption

Across the globe, most people consistently eat too few vegetables. That's why Veggies First has been launched: an international movement dedicated to…

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Eindhoven-based family-owned business acquired by VDL Groep

VDL Groep has announced the acquisition of Crux Agribotics, a family-owned industrial company based in Eindhoven. Crux's 'smart robot' uses data and AI…

Georgia series – part 11:

Wild price swings for mulberries

In Georgia's Kakheti region, renowned for its exceptional, one-of-a-kind Saperavi wines, farmers grow more than just wine grapes. The area also produces various types of stone…

Vietnam’s fruit and vegetable exports top $3 billion in first half of 2025 despite durian dip

In the first half of 2025, Vietnam's fruit and vegetable sector generated over $3 billion in export revenue, despite a 9.7% year-on-year decline driven by a…

Raphaël Martinez, PDO Pêches et Abricots de France

“Promotion of the French origin certainly helps in protecting our sector”

"What is certain is that the high harvest potential for apricots is evolving towards a normal potential, due to difficult climatic conditions during…