New Zealand organic apples will help supply short US market

In a typical season, the US brings in offshore apples from Argentina, Chile, and New Zealand. “The breakdown between these three countries of origin…

Tighter supplies likely ahead for California carrots

The supply of carrots over the next couple of months out of California is going to be a little tighter than normal. The transition from the Imperial…

Cauliflower supplies steady again post-California flooding

Supplies of cauliflower look to be steady going into the summer months. “The supply compared to last year is comparable. We have recovered nicely from…

Luis Maas, Senior Station/R&D Manager at Enza Zaden:

"As a team, we consistently focus on the right products for the right conditions"

Since 1938, Enza Zaden has been expanding the reach of its seed-breeding innovation to include countries all over the world. Eighty-five years later,…

Mission Produce introduces non-destructive testing tech in United Kingdom

Mission Produce announced the advancement of its ripening process in the United Kingdom (UK) with AVOS Mini, a non-destructive ripeness control tool…

New lime and citrus distributing company launches

Produce and citrus industry veterans have teamed up to form a new company specializing in global lime and citrus sourcing with a strong North American…

Guatemala hopes it can start exporting Hass avocado to the United States

According to Agexport, Guatemala exports 70% of its avocado to Europe, and the remaining is distributed among Central American countries. However, Guatemala…

Video series features Michigan asparagus growing families

The Michigan Asparagus Advisory Board (MAAB) announces the release of its 2023 video series that celebrates the flavor and benefits of Michigan asparagus.…

64 COVID outbreaks on Canadian farms in 2020, mostly tied to greenhouses

Officials confirmed 64 farm outbreaks associated with 2,202 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ontario during 2020, according to new data presented in a…

Chilean technical cherry tours to Spain in full swing again

Chilean producers and exporters traveled to Spain again to view the performance of the latest cherry varieties. This shows agricultural technical…

Retailers, manufacturers urge White House to mediate in West Coast ports labor dispute

National Retail Federation reacts to disruptions at Ports of Oakland and Long Beach terminals

The National Retail Federation today issued the following statement from Senior Vice President of Government Relations David French after reports of…

CPMA releases its Canadian Customer Report

The Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA) has released its 2023 Canadian Customer Report highlighting Canadians’ perceptions, purchase intentions,…

New handling guide for Colombia avocados

The Colombia Avocado Board (CAB) has announced the release of their first ever Colombian avocado handling guide. The guide, authored by industry expert John…

Cape Cod cranberry growers are phasing out older cranberry varieties

David Ross, a Cape Cod cranberry grower that has been harvesting the Cape's iconic fruit for more than 40 years, is replanting two acres with high-yield…

Almond Alliance is pushing ahead on trade issues

Under the theme ‘won’t back down’, the Almond Alliance continues to push forward on a host of issues critical to the state’s multi-billion dollar industry.…

Yakima Valley turned Covid-period experiment into a full-fledged strawberry business

Cody Edwards, owner of the Yakima Berry Company, has turned a Covid-time backyard experiment into a full-fledged business, harvesting between 6,000 and 8,000…

Ontario potato producer commits to change

Peter VanderZaag, who runs Sunrise Potato Storage in Alliston, Ontario, has spent much of his farming career investing in new equipment, securing contracts and…

Ecuador to formalise official living wage compliance certificate for banana sector

The Ecuadorian banana sector is taking one step forward towards formalising compliance with national living wage policy by requesting the Ecuadorian Ministry…

Hort Connections 2023

Automation and sustainability were the buzz words

Tuesday 06 June saw the second day of Hort Connections in Adelaide. The day started off with a breakfast sponsored by Perfection Fresh. Gus Balbontin -…

Hort Connections delegates get a taste of South Aussie exotic mushrooms

A tour of the Epicurean Food Group’s exotic mushroom facility north of Adelaide has given 50 Hort Connections delegates a taste of the newly…

‘A hard year for kiwifruit growers’

Zespri releases final numbers concerning the kiwifruit sector

Zespri has released the final numbers concerning the kiwifruit sector; these show that total global revenue from fruit sales for 2022/23 was $3.92 billion,…

Consumers outraged with high onion prices, farmers very happy

The dilemma of golden onions in Egypt

According to EastFruit estimates, Egypt was the main supplier of yellow onions to the markets of Eastern Europe and the European Union in the first 4-5 months…

"New players are parasitizing Egypt's garlic exports"

The Egyptian garlic export campaign is progressing well, according to statements from several exporters, including Anthony Mina, CEO of E2M. Anthony…

How will the hybrid potato change the international potato sector?

Is the hybrid potato the new weapon in the fight for greater food security? The hybrid version of this popular crop could make a huge difference,…

"Iranian citrus can compete in Europe"

This year has seen a surge of interest in Iran's fresh produce, amid worldwide production shortages. However, this interest only concerns a few…

Dittmeyer´s Frucht-Plantagen GmbH & Co. KG

Clemens Dittmeyer on the start of the French blueberry harvest

"The listing with Grand Frais was the initial spark for market access to the French food retail market"

On June 1, the first blueberries of this season were picked at the French location of Dittmeyer's Frucht-Plantagen Ltd & Co. Since the late 80's, the…

René Tunker, of Looije Packing:

"Optimistic about the current citrus season"

"The grape packing season is slowly coming to an end, and is expected to continue until week 26. Meanwhile, the apple season is in full swing," says…

France, Italy, and Spain:

Cooperatives demand radical change of EU's packaging and plant protection proposals

A radical change in the approach of the legislative proposals on the reduction of the use of plant protection products and new packaging standards. This is…

WTO appraises EU’s trade policy and practices

WTO Members started the fifteenth Trade Policy Review of the European Union in Geneva today, examining the EU’s trade policy and practices from the end of 2019…

IBO Summit, 3-4 July 2023 -

International blueberry summit in Poland has 20 countries on board

The 2023 International Blueberry Organization (IBO) Summit, starting on July 3 in Poland, promises to be a truly global meeting of the blueberry…

Tosca and Agromark -

Foldable bins cause 75% reduction in return trips, cost savings and lower emissions for broccoli exports

Agromark, a Spanish export company specialising in fruits and vegetables, has enhanced its return on investment (ROI) and minimised its carbon…

In the context of the war in Ukraine

European Commission approves €346 million Polish scheme to support agricultural producers

The European Commission has approved an approximately €346 million (PLN 1.5 billion) Polish scheme to support agricultural producers in the context of Russia's…

Lemon harvest drops by 40% in Costa Blanca – high production costs blamed

High production costs have slashed Alicante province's lemon harvest by 40% compared to last year. According to Alicante's Asaja young farmers association,…

Kronen Customer Day: September 28-29, 2023

German machine manufacturer to host in-person showcase of fresh produce machinery

After the last Customer Day in 2021 had to take place solely online due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Kronen GmbH is inviting customers and interested…

Growers in several countries report lower plant mortality and pathogen-related losses thanks to Peroxide UltraPure

A solution for nurseries to combat plant pathogens and reduce mortality

Plant diseases caused by pathogens like Phytophthora, Fusarium, and Pythium pose significant challenges for growers, leading to crop losses and reduced…

Average wholesale prices of bananas in Europe

EU three-week average price of European bananas at €126 per 100 kgs in week 5

In week 21, average wholesale prices of bananas from Latin America were at €106/100 kgs in the Netherlands. Prices in Belgium stood at €96/100 kgs,…

EastFruit

Kakhovska hydroelectric power station dam

Ukrainian dam that was essential for agriculture has been destroyed

In Ukraine, it seems that the Russian army has blown up a dam in the night of June 5-6. According to EastFruit analysts, the explosion of the dam of…