As California strawberries transition to Santa Maria, blueberries shift to imports

Santa Maria's fall strawberry season has kicked off. "A couple of warm days last week gave growers in the region a jump start," says Ira Greenstein…

Less guava from Mexico available this Christmas season

Harvest of guava out of the Calvillo (Aguascalientes) region in Mexico is just beginning and in all, the supply of the fruit is low right now. "It is…

Rain in Mexico tightens field tomato supply

Local field tomato deals across the country from regions such as Tennessee, North Carolina, Michigan, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania are tapering off.…

Lady Moon Farms and Happy Dirt form strategic partnership to expand organic operations

Lady Moon Farms, an organic grower located in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, has entered into a strategic partnership with Happy Dirt, an organic grower…

Greenhouse-grown organic strawberries get a new look

Nature Fresh Farms is unveiling the new look and feel of its Little Obsessions™ organic strawberries. The berries are grown in the company's…

Smallhold emerges from Chapter 11 bankruptcy

Smallhold Inc., a certified B-Corp specializing in organic mushrooms, has successfully emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy with support from Monomyth…

The symbiotic relationship between ethylene and fruit ripening

After successful registration efforts for Ethy-Gen II as a plant protection product in Germany, Catalytic Generators is now focused on providing banana…

Q3 2024

Mission Produce reports total revenue increase by 24%

Mission Produce has released its financial results for the fiscal third quarter ending July 31, 2024. Revenue up with 24%, net income rises to $12.4MTotal revenue increased…

Limoneira announces net worth rise with $10.8 million for Q3

Limoneira Company announced its financial results for the third quarter concluding on July 31, 2024. Revenue and sales growth highlight Limoneira's third…

Mexico: Cucurbit growers discuss market challenges

"Today's growers need to achieve the highest production and the best quality to defend themselves in a highly competitive market, trying to ensure…

Celebrating 15 years in artisan lettuce

Tanimura & Antle is marking the 15th anniversary of its Artisan® Lettuce. "From the very beginning, our mission has been to bring the best of what…

H2 Organizer launches with a focus on agricultural staffing in the United States

Technology platform H2 Organizer officially launched today with agriculture staffing solution partners throughout the United States. This robust software will…

California walnut production expected to decrease by 19%

California is poised to witness a decrease in walnut production, with expectations of a 19% reduction compared to the previous year. This downturn is…

Pumpkin harvest thrives in Illinois and Ohio amid weather challenges

In the face of challenging weather conditions, pumpkin farms in Ohio and Illinois are experiencing contrasting fortunes. In Ohio, a statewide drought has led…

USDA invests nearly $121M in specialty crops research and organic agriculture production

The U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced an investment of nearly $121 million to advance research and Extension activities that aim to solve key…

Sandra Monroy, CEO of Frutadeli

Ecuadorian bananas: expanding to Asia and beyond

Frutadeli, one of the main producers and exporters of bananas in Ecuador, continues to stand out in the global banana market. Although not the world's…

Navigating future currents: Latin America's maritime sector on the rise

Latin America is experiencing a transformation in the maritime shipping sector, with several nations striving to become prominent port hubs. The focus is on…

Brazil experiences a 19.04% decline in potato prices in August

Brazil witnessed a decrease in prices in August, influenced by reductions in food and housing expenses. The Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics…

Pará leads in açaí export with over 61 thousand tons annually

Açaí, originating from Pará, constitutes 87.3% of Brazil's total output, positioning the state as a key player in the national arena. This dominance is…

Agronometrics, Webinar 24 September, 2024 -

New tool unveiled to quantify how much you can trust blueberry trade data

Agronometrics, a provider of market intelligence for the fresh produce industry, is introducing its latest innovation: the Degree of Certainty tool. This…

Frank Poelman, Landjuweel:

"Potato sales have continued well this summer"

After the traditionally early start of the new potato season in the south-west of the Netherlands, in the north the larger volumes are now slowly being…

Evy van Gastel, Fruit Service Collective:

"New ripening technology allows us to differentiate in exotic products"

The Fruit Service Collective has been operational since June. The service company from Meer specialises in the storage, ripening and packaging of…

Joel Peguy Kamte, Kep Company:

"Our target for the next mango campaign is five containers a day"

The Ivory Coast mango season started on 12 April as planned and ended at the end of May. "An extension had been requested from the government, but it…

"Sales of Hongxiangsu pear increase as prices show an upward trend"

The new season for fragrant pears from Shanxi, China, began in August. This year, prolonged high temperatures during the growing period have led to a…

Cédric Massot, Pommes des Alpes de Haute-Durance

“There is anticipation for the new Golden Delicious harvest"

The Gala apples of the Hautes-Alpes and Alpes-de-Haute-Provence departments are currently being harvested. It is the earliest variety to be harvested,…

Quentin Jumet, Intermarché

"We want to prove that 1+1 free does not mean inferior quality”

At the Intermarché store of Gerpinnes, Belgium, a display featuring seasonal fruit such as melons and grapes is displayed right at the entrance of the…

Weather conditions resulted in early harvest of Greek grapes

The Greek weather has been a blessing for the tourism sector, but the same isn't always true when it comes to the cultivation of grapes, says George…

New packing station opened by Moldovan fruit exporter PDG Fruct

Tuesday 10 September was duly noted in the agenda of the Moldovan stone fruit sector. In the presence of partners, investors and fellow growers and…

"Irrigation is perhaps the most critical agricultural practice in artichoke cultivation"

"Artichoke is relatively resistant to drought, but the quality and yield of the crop are highly dependent on an adequate and consistent water supply.…

Sakata to showcase 14 new varieties at Field Days 2024

For the 2024 edition of the Field Days in the Netherlands (24-26 September 2024, Tolweg13 - 1681 ND Zwaagdijk-Oost), Sakata will be showcasing 14 new…

The Greenery partners with Rootstock and Salesforce for digital overhaul in Europe

Rootstock Software today announced that The Greenery, an European produce supplier, selected Rootstock ERP and Salesforce to help modernize its…

How EU laws affect the fresh trade more and more

Laws significantly impact the trade of fresh produce. The European Union (EU) is recognized for having some of the most stringent food safety standards…

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Frustrated resident throws rotten produce at noisy cars

In Rorschach, Switzerland, ongoing frustration with noisy car posers has led one resident to take vigilante action by throwing rotten fruit and…

World's heaviest plum grown in South Africa

Dean and Deon Barnard, farmers in South Africa, have achieved a global milestone by cultivating a plum that tips the scales at 464.15 g (16.3 oz), surpassing…

Philippine peso leads Asian currency decline amid US dollar stability

Asian currencies experienced a downturn, with the Philippine peso experiencing a 0.5% drop against a stable US dollar. The anticipation of US inflation data…

Cruciferous vegetables like broccoli reduce blood pressure compared to root and squash vegetables

Daily consumption of four servings of cruciferous vegetables over a two-week period resulted in reduced blood pressure in middle-aged and older adults with…