Normalization of ocean freight makes imported lemon prices competitive

Tighter guava supply keeping pricing strong

Guava supply from Mexico is tight and it’s anticipated to stay that way for some time. “They are better than last year at this time of the year but we…

Normalization of ocean freight makes imported lemon prices competitive

Lemon supplies in North America are steady right now. In the U.S., supplies are coming from California as well as Mexico while Canada is receiving…

New Florida berry farm starts to meet high demand

The new FD Berries US Farm in Sebring, Florida has started with their first harvest to supply a market in high demand. The new US farm of 100 acres (40…

Canadian grower partners with Vancouver-based foodbank

Windset Farms® has proudly partnered with CityReach Care Society since 2010, contributing weekly shipments of fresh, greenhouse-grown produce to the…

Arizona firms say tariff on Mexican tomatoes will hurt state economy

The US is still involved in a trade battle that could cost the Arizona economy billions. According to Arizona businesses and lawmakers, it could also…

First Latin American banana imports covered by produce handling assurance certification

North American retailers seeking packhouse-level food safety certification for suppliers in Latin America now have the option of GLOBALG.A.P.’s Produce…

Florida berry association names Hall of Fame inductee

Gary Wishnatzki, owner of Plant City-based Wish Farms, was awarded the Florida Strawberry Growers Association’s most prestigious honor, induction into…

Why calabaza could be the next gourd for Southeastern growers

If you have eaten at Caribbean, Central or South American restaurants, you might know a specialty pumpkin called calabaza. Traditionally used as a key…

Close to 866,000 packages of grapes held in cold storage in California

On December 15, a total of 865,917 packages - bags, clamshells, plain packs, wrapped and other packages - of grapes were held in cold storage in…

Research team aims for HLB resistance/tolerance

A team led by Clemson University is receiving a second multimillion-dollar federal grant to continue research into HLB. Feng Luo, the Marvin J. Pinson, Jr. ’46…

Ben Goodchild - Nationwide Produce

“South Africa is currently filling the gap in the blueberry supply"

The blueberry market is currently led by Peru in this period of supply to the UK soft fruit industry, however, due to poor weather conditions in Peru…

Таіwаnеѕе ехреrtѕ meet with Сеntrаl Аmеrісаn rерrеѕеntаtіvеѕ tо dіѕсuѕѕ threats to the bаnаnа іnduѕtrу

Таіwаnеѕе ехреrtѕ have met with rерrеѕеntаtіvеѕ frоm Веlіzе, Guаtеmаlа аnd Еl Ѕаlvаdоr, tо dіѕсuѕѕ hоw tо fіght Fuѕаrіum ТR4 (Ваnаnа Wіlt) dіѕеаѕе. Тhе…

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15 percent drop in Costa Rica’s 2023/24 orange crop expected

Experts predict a 15 percent decline in Costa Rica’s marketing year 2023/24 orange crop, driving production down to 250,000 metric tons on suboptimal…

Jeff Chambers - PurePac

"We started around four days earlier than normal due to the warm sunny days leading up to harvest"

The cherry harvest is underway in Central Otago, New Zealand and exports have already started for Pure Pac who grow over 75 hectares of cherries in the…

Supermarkets sealing grape bags to prevent customers from sampling before purchasing

In response to rising thefts, supermarkets are increasing security measures, including sealing grape bags to prevent customers from sampling before…

Natalie Snijers and Bart Van Bael, Hoogstraten Cooperative:

"More tomatoes grown under lights being supplied again this winter"

This winter, more Coöperatie Hoogstraten growers are growing TOVs under lights. Last year, there was hardly any lit cultivation due to high energy…

Expanding presence in the Nordic region

NNZ Scandinavia announces the opening of NNZ Finland OY

As of January 1st, 2024, NNZ Scandinavia ApS has successfully acquired the industrial division of the Finnish family-owned business Jubilo, marking a…

Serdal Güneser, Naki Groothandel:

"Good sales of Turkish tomatoes, but not as crazy as last year"

At Naki Groothandel on the Venlo Fresh Park site, the Turkish vegetable season is in full swing. Over the past decade, the wholesaler has made a name…

“Frozen fruit is the future”

According to Svetlana Plotean, marketing coordinator for OctoFrost, the year 2023 has been important for the confidence in frozen fruit and vegetables: “The consumption and…

Apple exports from EU, Ukraine, Moldova and Turkey stopped due to Houthi actions in the Red Sea

According to EastFruit analysts, in connection with attacks on civilian ships, allegedly by Yemen’s Houthi rebels, the world’s largest shipping…

Dutch company invests in innovative washing processes.

Wastechnology deep cleans (sweet) potatoes and vegetables, damage-free

You can now clean sweet potatoes and vegetables without causing damage. That is thanks to MCR Machinery and their exclusive collaboration with IWC,…

DG agri dashboard: apples

Average weighted price for apples at €90 per 100 kgs in November

The simple average price for apples of the 4 major EU producers (in € per 100 kgs) stood at €90 in November. That is €20 above the 5-year average. France…

Promoting agricultural production to contribute toward sustainable fruits and vegetables supply

Farmind and Sumitomo Corporation conclude business partnership agreement in fruits and vegetables business

Farmind Corporation and Sumitomo Corporation concluded a business partnership agreement on December 14, 2023, pertaining to sustainable supplies of…

AI stock monitoring might lead to the decline of yellow sticker discounts

European supermarkets are increasingly using AI to monitor stock levels and sell-by dates. Automated systems will adjust prices on digital tags as…

Sterling up as investors expect further gains in 2024

On Monday, the pound rallied as the dollar struggled against most currencies except the yen. Currently, it seems like more and more investors are seeing the…

Approximately $35 billion in cargo diverted already

Global trade to be affected by Red Sea attacks

After an increase in attacks by the Iran-backed Houthis, the world's largest shipping firms are staying away from the Red Sea and Suez Canal. Over the…

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Musang King durian sells for $40,000 at Malaysian charity auction

A Musang King durian was sold for no less than astounding $40,000 at a charity auction in Raub, Malaysia. The event was held last Sunday; it saw…