Partnership brings British Columbia grown Happi Pear to consumers

Sonora is looking forward to a strong spring row crop deal

The organic spring vegetable season from Mexico has started. One of the items that is currently received with open arms is hard squash. "The industry…

California almond growers welcome Israel’s U.S. tariff removal

On April 1–the day before U.S. President Donald Trump announced sweeping global tariffs on goods coming into the U.S.--Israel removed its remaining…

Managing China’s rising influence in the global grape market

The global grape market is undergoing a major transformation. In Asia, South America, and the United States, exporters, retailers, and growers are…

Strategic insights on consumer preferences for cherries

As cherry season approaches, Superfresh Growers is unveiling consumer insights to help retailers boost cherry sales and drive repeat purchases…

Tariffs put bananas at risk of $250 million price increase

The Banana Association of North America (BANA) announced that the cost of the fruit could go up by as much as $250 million a year under the 10 percent…

Grubmarket acquires Delta Fresh to expand produce distribution

GrubMarket, a U.S.-based technology company involved in food supply chain services and e-commerce, has acquired Delta Fresh Produce, a Nogales, Arizona-based…

SunGold kiwi gets an early start to season

Zespri anticipates an early start again this year, with the first shipment of SunGold™ Kiwifruit arriving in the Port of Los Angeles and the Port of…

Update on regenerative agriculture advancements

CMI Orchards and Royal Family Farming's joint venture, The Soil Center (TSC), is focusing on agricultural sustainability. Breaking ground later this…

Partnership brings British Columbia grown Happi Pear to consumers

Stemilt is partnering with Day's Century Growers, a family-owned pear grower and packer in British Columbia, Canada, to sublicense the new Hw624 pear,…

AI-powered breeding targets indoor strawberry cultivation

Heritable Agriculture, Paul J. Mastronardi, and CIV (Consorzio Italiano Vivaisti) have announced a joint effort to develop strawberry genetics tailored…

Citrus Growers' Association of Southern Africa (CGA)

Tariffs on S.A. citrus will damage both S.A. and the U.S.

This week, the first citrus intended for the U.S. market will be packed by South African growers. On Wednesday, the 9th of April, the expected…

Chilean blueberry exports increase

Chile exported more than 90,000 tons of blueberries in the 2024-25 season i.e., 5% over the previous season and 12% more than estimated, breaking the…

Michel Nasrallah and Priscilla Nasrallah, Lina Frutas:

"The market demands we have more certifications, but the end consumer does not always pay the difference"

The grape and mango market faces weather complications, price fluctuations, and strict regulations. Competition between producing countries and quality…

Isaías Segovia, agricultural expert

Despite logistics challenges, Peru delivers best grape season yet

Despite the rain, water shortages, and logistical issues due to a lack of containers and port congestion, Peru exported a record volume of grapes in…

EFI reached 10-year-milestone in workforce development and certification

Equitable Food Initiative is celebrating its 10-year anniversary as a nonprofit committed to transforming and improving labor practices across the…

New Honey mango clamshell makes debut

Mission Produce, Inc. announced a new seasonal product offering, its 4-count Honey Mango clamshell, packed with the World's Finest Mangos™ from Mexico.…

USDA lifts PACA reparation sanctions on Alabama produce business

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that Five Star Produce Central Alabama LLC satisfied a $750 reparation order issued under the Perishable…

U.S. updates avocado import rules over pest risk

Effective immediately, the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is updating requirements for the importation of fresh avocado fruit (Persea…

Van der Kroon Aardappelhandel expands exports from new premises

"After two years of sky-high potato prices, market finally stabilises"

Last year, Van der Kroon Aardappelhandel moved from Zwanenburg to new premises in Purmerend. "The jewel in the crown," says Sem van der Kroon, a…

"Crunchy red radish with just the right amount of leaf year-round"

There's no mistaking it: on Monday morning, in a greenhouse along Boomaweg in Monster, a group of people in green sweaters can be seen gathered around…

Yamato Scale

"Weighing and packaging lettuce means less product loss"

Retailers prioritize visual appeal and flavor in their fresh produce aisles. Significant quality can, however, be lost during these products' packaging…

Alba Soler, marketing and communication director of Iberian Premium Fruits:

"Consumers are wasting less and buying smaller, higher-quality formats"

The figures available point to a significant drop in orange consumption in Europe, while mandarin consumption remains more stable, with just a slight…

"Demand for citrus exports has been growing since last week"

"From the end of February to the end of March, demand for citrus exports remained stable, but it seems stronger this year. Since last week, orders have…

Sam Manujith- The Avolution

“In an average year we will market between 2.6-3 million avocados"

Australian marketing company The Avolution started out marketing avocados for two growers in 2012, they now market fruit for over 100 growers and are…

Fraunhofer Institute and fruit-growing supplier VOEN join forces:

Agrivoltaics in combination with weather protection

Scientists at the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE have joined forces with VOEN Vöhringer GmbH & Co. KG from Fronreute near Ravensburg…

EU Citrus fruit statistics:

EU citrus imports mixed as orange volumes hit 342,000 tons

EU citrus imports continue to show mixed trends across product categories, as illustrated by the latest cumulative import data for oranges, small citrus,…

Northern Territory agriculture maintained supply during COVID-19 labour shortages

Five years after Australia's first COVID-19 lockdowns, members of the Northern Territory's agriculture and mining sectors reflected on their operations during…

Qatar's Al Khor Farm boosting yields and shelf life with Biota Nutri:

"From pesticides to fertilizers, everything we use now is 100% organic"

In the extreme Qatari climate, organic farming comes with unique challenges, but Al Khor Farm is proving that scale and sustainability can coexist.…

"New generation LoRa sensors improve produce storage and greenhouse growing"

In fruit and vegetable storage and greenhouse cultivation, temperature and humidity are critical factors that directly impact product quality.…

Panama's pineapple maintains its presence on the international market

Panama's pineapple, especially the MD2 variety, maintains a strong presence in the international market. In 2025, producers exported more than 224,000 boxes…

Peruvian ginger exports improved in March

Peruvian fresh ginger had a difficult start this year, as export values decreased in January and February. In March, there was a rebound, with shipments…

Vietnam expects minimal impact from new U.S. tariffs on produce

Vietnam's fruit and vegetable sector is expected to experience minimal effects from President Donald Trump's new tariffs. Dang Phuc Nguyen, general…

India recognises Nepali lab for fresh produce export testing

India's food safety authority has recognized certificates from Nepal's National Food and Feed Reference Laboratory (NFFRL). This follows a memorandum of…

Brazilian orange juice exporters face new U.S. tariffs

The orange juice supply chain is evaluating the implications of President Donald Trump's tariff increase. An executive order enforces an additional 10% tariff…

Kiwifruit returns expected to vary as RubyRed gains focus

Recent guidance from kiwifruit marketer Zespri indicates potential shifts in orchard gate returns across all varieties. Westpac industry economist Paul Clark…

EU plans tariffs on U.S. almonds, cranberries, corn and juice

The European Commission is considering imposing tariffs of up to 25 percent on a wide range of U.S. exports, with a particular focus on agricultural products…

LATAM Airlines launches Fortaleza–Lisbon route with fruit exports

LATAM Airlines has launched a new seasonal route connecting Fortaleza, Brazil, and Lisbon, Portugal, operational until October 20. The inaugural flight…