Nature Fresh announces minority investment by Manulife Investment Management

Texas grapefruit movement ahead compared to 2024

Some shippers could see an earlier end to the Texas grapefruit season. "Due to better-than-expected movement early in the season, we are about 10…

What lies ahead for the value-added onions business

While the humble onion is a staple in many kitchens, the business of value-added onions is evolving. Megan Jacobsen of Gills Onions shares some…

Nature Fresh announces minority investment by Manulife Investment Management

Nature Fresh Group Inc. ("Nature Fresh") announces a minority investment made by Manulife Investment Management ("Manulife IM"), on behalf of its…

Sun World announces Bernardo Calvo as CEO and David Marguleas as executive chair

Sun World International today announced that their president, Bernardo Calvo, has been named Chief Executive Officer and David Marguleas has become Sun…

Cold temperatures lighten lettuce supply from desert-growing regions

Supplies of lettuces have been fairly steady and plentiful out of the desert-growing regions. However, following a cold front this week and next week…

Partnership helps Southwest Florida reduce water use on farm by 40 percent

Sakata Seed America Inc. shares the same water as urban residents in Southwest Florida. So, farm manager Cory Dombrowski wanted to see if he could…

Tom Smith joins Somerfield Farms

Somerfield Farms is thrilled to announce the appointment of Tom Smith as Vice President of Sales. Smith, a seasoned industry leader with over two decades of experience, leaves…

IFPA to honor retail, foodservice innovators

IFPA announced that nominations are now open for two award programs that recognize outstanding contributions from the front lines of the produce…

groHERE, Edmonton, Alberta

Transforming the way strawberries are grown with new vertical farming system

The demand for fresh strawberries in North America is huge. In Canada alone, more than 145,046 metric tons of the fruit were imported in 2023—mostly…

Mexico will export 110,000 tons of avocado for Super Bowl

The Association of Avocado Producers, Packers, and Exporters of Mexico (APEAM A.C.) announced that the country will export approximately 110,000 tons…

U.S.-Mexico-Canada agreement seasonal perishable products weekly update

Seasonal shifts drive higher blueberry demand as avocado supplies remain tight

This report provides a trend analysis of the volume and prices of Seasonal Perishable commodities. Volume represents the current week, and prices…

Source: LA Fire Department

The Wonderful Company commits $10 million to LA fire relief efforts

The Wonderful Company announced it is committing $10 million to fire relief efforts in the Los Angeles area. Immediate donations will focus on…

AutumnCrisp grapes return to Winter Fancy Foods Show in Las Vegas

AutumnCrisp Grapes are 'grapeful' to be back for an encore performance in the city that knows how to dazzle! Returning to the Winter Fancy Foods Show…

Recyclable paper bag introduced for frozen French fries in U.S. food service sector

Lamb Weston has launched a recyclable paper bag option for its frozen French fries for food service customers in the United States. The development of…

Immigration enforcement in Kern County disrupts farm labor during peak harvest season

In a recent development in Kern County, California, an immigration enforcement operation named "Operation Return to Sender" was conducted by the U.S. Border…

Southern California wildfires and winds devastate farms, threatening crops and livelihoods

Los Angeles County and the broader Southern California region are currently grappling with wildfires, which pose a direct threat not only to residents but also…

US: Times Square lit up by colors of European fruits and vegetables

For eight days, the Nasdaq Tower's gigantic LED screen in Times Square will be lit up with the colors of European fruits and vegetables. The placement…

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Lime-squeezing incident leads to months-long chemical burn

A Texas man suffered a severe rash, blistering, and skin discoloration lasting months after squeezing limes and then playing soccer in the sun.…

Brazil's orange juice exports drop 19.7% as revenues rise 42.7% amid supply shortages

Brazil, the leading global producer and exporter of orange juice, has seen a 19.7% decrease in its orange juice exports during the first half of the 2024/25…

USDA approves Mexican soursop exports to the U.S.

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has authorized the export of soursop from Mexico to the United States, with shipments expected to begin by…

Chilean cherry exports reach $3.1 billion as China surplus drives prices 50% lower

The Chilean cherry sector has encountered recent market challenges due to an overproduction that has led to a surplus in the Chinese market, consequently…

Tomato and potato prices surge in Costa Rica after storm-related crop losses

In Costa Rica, the cost of essential vegetables such as tomatoes and potatoes has seen a sharp increase, impacting consumer budgets. At local farmer's markets,…

Ecuador expands its export offer: blueberries for Dubai

Ecuador is increasing its presence in international markets as a supplier of non-traditional fruits, most recently by exporting blueberries to Dubai in the…

International blueberry conference 2025 to focus on production advancements and export markets

The upcoming International Blueberry Conference 2025 will bring together industry experts, growers, and researchers to discuss the latest advancements…

Stuttgart Wholesale Market:

"Strong demand for leaf clementines of the Süsse Susi brand"

As in other years, the citrus season of the established Süsse Susi brand began in the second week of October with the two clementine varieties Oronules…

"Although these varieties are well known and marketed in Europe, they still have a long way to go in Spain"

Red Bouquet, Anecoop's new project for red oranges

Anecoop is launching its new project Red Bouquet, a brand for red oranges featuring a selection of new varieties and which, remarkably, is bringing…

Ca'nova increases its Spanish organic raspberry volumes

"Last year, we decided not to grow organic strawberries because the retail price wasn't worth it"

There is currently a gap in the raspberry market, right before the start of the second part of the season in Huelva. "At Grupo Ca'nova, we work with…

German exporter Alex Weitgruber of Vetter Italia GmbH:

"After a few weak years, many have sought alternatives to the Italian Abate Fetel"

The market situation for Italian Abate Fetel pears can currently be described as 'turbulent'. "Availability has recovered somewhat recently, with…

Ramazan Gülnar from Paris Direkt GmbH:

"I have never experienced such high demand for truffles"

The mushroom industry looks back on 2024 with mixed feelings: on the one hand, the continuing high energy, wage, and logistics costs continue to affect…

Vitor Santos - Santos & Pereira

"The future of the Rocha pear will depend on the management of two diseases that are threatening the sector"

This is the third year in a row that the Rocha pear has had a small harvest. Vitor Santos, producer and shipper of Rocha pears in Portugal, takes stock…

Fruit and vegetables imported from around the world bring winter relieve to Romanians

At the height of the winter freeze, Romania is importing nearly the entire basket of fruit and vegetables to meet the local market needs. According to…

More favourable operating environment buoys the sector’s confidence

Increasing the desire for South African table grapes

The South African table grape industry is operating with more foresight than was ever before possible: aided by a prescriptive logistics model, they…

Ben Goodchild - Nationwide Produce

First Chilean bluberries arrive, Spanish and Moroccan in tight supply

Over the past few months, the UK's blueberry supply has been dominated by Peru, supported by South Africa. However, the market is now transitioning to…

Jackson Bennet - Prima Fresh Fruit

"Demand from Asia for white peaches and nectarines always increases in the lead up to Chinese New Year"

It has been a good year so far for peaches and nectarines at Prima Fresh Fruit, based in the Gouldburn Valley, Victoria. "There was a lot of rain in…

"Our first container of grapes was sold for a 2 USD-per-kg rate during the Hamburg auction"

The grape season in India is about to really kick off and the expectations for the season are rather positive, says Vijay Ingle of Indian grape…

Major concerns surrounding Albert Heijn blueberry recall

Following Albert Heijn's warning about potentially contaminated frozen blueberries linked to hepatitis A, the consequences for both consumers and the…

Sweet Sensation pear wins superior taste award

The Greenery has announced that the International Taste Institute in Brussels has awarded the Sweet Sensation Pear the Superior Taste Award. "This…

How to determine the height of your palms

Gadot Agro has unveiled a new cultivation model for a range of palm varieties — date, coconut, oil, and ornamentals. At the heart of this model is…

Asociación Española de Tropicales

Spain expects to produce more than 70,000 tons of avocado this season

The Asociación Española de Tropicales (The Spanish Association of Tropical Fruit Producers - AET), which has more than 500 members, has forecast the…

Hazera and BeeHero partner to improve pollination in seed production

Hazera, a global vegetable seed company within the Limagrain Group, and BeeHero, a provider of data-driven pollination technology, have announced a…

Dutch processing potato prices rise 59% in January amid tight supply and increased imports

The Expana Benchmark Price (EBP) for Dutch processing potatoes rose sharply in early January up 59% month-on-month to €270/mt on the 14 January 2025,…

Lower payments for vine tomatoes in December

A new update to the European tomato dashboard, maintained by the European Commission, indicates mostly decreased prices for December. The exceptions are loose…

TikTok strikes again: tomatoes on bridges (wait, whut?)

A bridge in Ireland has been completely covered with tomatoes. Originally, a few became stuck to the stonework by the recent freezing conditions. But…

Miura Partners prepares the sale of Citri&Co

Spanish investment fund Miura Partners has hired Greenhill as a financial advisor to organize the sale of Citri&Co, a Spanish grower of citrus, melons,…