Movement on British Columbia apples picked up

GLOBAL MARKET OVERVIEW LIMES

Lime market dynamics vary significantly across global regions as demand, supply, and pricing fluctuate in early 2025. In North America, food service demand is rising, driven…

"We've achieved near-complete domestic sourcing for our key herbs"

Some interesting developments are happening in the world of herbs. Starting with the traction being gained in domestic sourcing of herbs. For Soli…

Movement on British Columbia apples picked up

The supply of apples from British Columbia is winding down. "It's coming up quickly to the end, and we may wrap up in the next three to four weeks.…

Beyond Plenty’s bankruptcy filing: Industry reactions signal a reality check for CEA

Plenty Unlimited Inc.'s Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing on March 23, 2025, was a significant moment for vertical farming, not just due to the scale of its…

Targeting food security to support communities

Windset Farms® is proud to provide its local communities with fresh, nutritious produce year-round. With the support of BC Hydro, it has expanded its…

Former vertical farm retrofitted into home for Japanese specialty product

“Wasabi online costs $400 per pound. We can do it for $160, but then it’s US-grown.”

"The truth is, most people have never tasted real wasabi. They're eating green-dyed horseradish, mass-produced and far removed from the complex aroma…

Mexican avocado exporter wins $70,000 case against Canadian importer

A legal dispute involving a Mexican entity and a Canadian importer was resolved in British Columbia. The case commenced in September 2017 when Vancouver-based…

India considers tariff cuts on US almonds and cranberries

India is engaging in discussions to reduce tariffs on US agricultural imports, such as almonds and cranberries, aiming to enhance trade relations with the…

Dalsem to build

US: 65-acre tomato greenhouse in Carroll County, Virginia

Dalsem is pleased to announce that it has been contracted to design, manufacture, and install a new 65-acre (26-hectare), low-carbon greenhouse on a…

Justin Chadwick - CGA

The end of an era: 25 years in the South African citrus industry

It is not uncommon for people to work in the fresh produce industry for most of their careers, and this is the case for a well-known figure in the…

Rob Cullum - Pacific Produce

“This has been the most challenging period for limes for a long time"

Brazil is the main lime supplier to Europe, currently supplying 80-90% of the market. The balance is made up from Peru, Vietnam and sporadic loads from…

MSU supports fruit production with research and site guidance

Fruit production requires considerable care and effort, and some crops are more demanding than others—something specialists at Mississippi State University…

Fruit and Tree Nuts Outlook: March 2025

Florida orange crop hits 95-year low as apple and banana prices shift

The most recent Florida all-orange crop forecast (March 2025) for 2024/25 is 522,000 tons, down 35 percent from the 2023/24 final utilized total of 808,000…

Sean Davenport to lead North American potato development

HZPC Americas Corp., part of the Royal HZPC Group, has appointed Sean Davenport as its Business Development Manager. This move aims to enhance the potato value…

Fruit Attraction São Paulo's attendance and commercial dynamism increases

The second day of the Fruit Attraction São Paulo fair was more crowded than the opening day. There was a notable increase in visitors, including local…

Chile adjusts its strategy to supply kiwi to Brazil almost all year round

Brazil has been gaining importance as a destination for Chilean fruit exports, particularly in the case of kiwi. "In recent years, consumption has…

Malcolm Deacon – Gold Tree Farms

Fifth year of successful South African-French kiwi collaboration

South Africa's gold kiwis have a very good marketing window, remarks Malcolm Deacon, who grows gold kiwis (all exported and packed into Primland's…

Jiunn Shih, Zespri:

“Innovation will be critical”

"We see a lot of growth potential. Kiwifruit as a category is still only less than 1 percent of the fruit bowl. And in our 15 core markets – that represent about 85 percent of…

André and Caroline Louwerse

"Carrot trading isn't a job; it's a calling"

Most carrot traders have no other products in their trade portfolios. "It's such a specific job you genuinely don't have time for other things," says…

Photo report: Maersk cold store now operational at Maasvlakte II

Six weeks ago, Maersk's new cold store on Rotterdam's Maasvlakte II was officially opened. Meanwhile, the first Egyptian oranges are already being…

No more handwork in packing mini cucumbers

Much of the processing of mini cucumbers is already automated. There are already Aweta machines for automatic feeding, sorting, and packing into crates…

Annamaria Medici, Multicedi's Fruit and Vegetable Supply Chain and Trade Manager

"Unique products and innovative strategies: How to win over today's consumers"

In the increasingly competitive scenario of the fruit and vegetable sector, the ability to stand out and attract consumers has become an absolute…

Joel Peguy Kamte, owner of Kep Company:

"The start of the mango harvest in the Ivory Coast is on 31 March"

"The harvest of Ivory Coast Kent mangoes transported by sea will officially begin on 31 March 2025, more than 10 days earlier than last year. Shipments…

Mamen Sánchez, of Emco Cal:

"In Berlin, we've again seen huge interest in our white strawberries from buyers globally"

Florida is the main supplier of strawberries in the United States in the extra-early segment, just as Huelva is in Europe. Both territories share…

Photo report of Fruitnet Citrus Congress in Valencia

The first day of the Fruitnet Citrus Congress took place on March 25 in the City of Arts and Sciences in Valencia, five months after the region was hit…

Pair category

Who are the winners of the 3rd Générations Primeurs competition?

The final of the 3rd Générations Primeurs competition was held on March 24th, bringing together pairs of young starters and experienced greengrocers.…

Edelvan Catic, Vandel Fruits

"The demand for apples at this time of year is always greater than the availability"

Edelvan Catic is a fruit and vegetable broker based in the Vaucluse department and specializes in large-scale exports. Through his company, Vandel…

The coconut industry in Côte d'Ivoire under new regulation

The lack of regulation of the coconut sector in Côte d'Ivoire has led to neglect of production, resulting in a steady decline in acreage and supply…

Mango packaging with QR code launched in India, enhancing traceability for consumers

Superplum unveiled its new mango packaging solution, designed to elevate food safety, traceability, and consumer confidence. "Our latest innovation in…

Season of high demand for Egyptian fresh strawberries

The Egyptian fresh strawberry season came to an end in early March, clearing the ground for the frozen strawberry campaign. According to Khaled Albana,…

"India is the leading supplier of agricultural machinery in Kenya"

Of all the origins of technologies applied to agriculture, Kenyan players rely mainly on Indian technology in various equipment categories, according…

Uruguay gains access to Brazilian market for fresh kaki exports

Uruguay can now export fresh kaki (Diospyros kaki) to the Federative Republic of Brazil after the regulation formalizing this authorization was published in…

DRONSafe project showcases safe, sustainable drone use for crop protection in Valencia

Achieving the safe and sustainable use of drones for phytosanitary treatments in Mediterranean agriculture is both desirable and feasible soon. This is…

Plátano de Canarias to sell bananas in school vending machines

Making fruit accessible anytime, anywhere is key to promoting a balanced, healthy diet. In an environment in which ultra-processed products continue to…

World Container Index - 27 March

Index decreased 4% to $2,168 per 40ft container this week

The Drewry WCI composite index fell 4% to $2,168 per 40ft container, 79% below the previous pandemic peak of $10,377 in September 2021 and the lowest…

Scales Corp. annual report:

Premium apple exports and juice sales rise in 2024

In 2024, New Zealand's fruit export sector showed strong recovery and growth, particularly in apple production and processing. Improved yields,…

Seeka acquires assets of Olivado

Seeka Limited is pleased to announce the acquisition of the operating assets of Olivado. The operation will be integrated within Seeka's Delicious Nutritious Food Company…

Bonduelle's new restaurant-boutique concept Bon Bon Bon opens near Lille

Bonduelle is launching a new concept store called Bon Bon Bon. The new restaurant-boutique opened on March 24th in Villeneuve d'Ascq. The restaurant…

US tariff cuts may impact J&K apple, almond, and walnut growers

In anticipation of the US reciprocal tariffs regime set for April 2, 2025, discussions are underway regarding the potential reduction or elimination of import…

131 kg of Cocaine found in banana shipment from Ecuador in Piraeus

In Piraeus, authorities have confiscated 131 kilograms of cocaine concealed within banana shipments originating from Ecuador. The estimated street value of the…

High fruit prices in Cuba turn mangoes into a luxury

Content creator Jesús de Cuba recently highlighted the price of mangoes in Cuba through a TikTok video. Visiting the 19 y B Agromarket in El Vedado, Havana,…

Sydney man grows 2.5kg, near-record pomegranate

A Sydney resident, Daniel Daher, has cultivated a near world-record pomegranate, weighing 2.519 kg, from a vine originally planted by his late mother. The…

India resists US push for fresh produce market access

The India-Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (ECTA) has opened the Indian market to several premium products, but fresh produce remains a…

Russian drone strikes destroy office and laboratory of Ukrainian Agrivoltaics Association

In the early hours of Sunday, March 23, a Russian drone struck a building in Kyiv that housed both the office of the Agrivoltaics Association of Ukraine and…