Photo report of another successful Organic Produce Summit

Photo report of another successful Organic Produce Summit

Last week, the annual Organic Produce Summit was held at the Monterey Conference Center, downtown Monterey, California. The event kicked off with Field…

California’s heat wave has melon supply outweighing demand

Melon supply has transitioned from packing in the desert region which includes California's Imperial Valley and Brawley and Yuma, Arizona to…

Colored onion prices stabilize

Following the high onion pricing seen in the spring, red and yellow onion prices have come down again thanks to greater supply. "The industry had a very, very tight spring.…

USDA

USMCA seasonal perishable products weekly update

Avocado markets continue to weaken in both demand and price for Mexico product as volume increases

The Ports of Houston, Galveston, Freeport, and the Freeport Harbor Channel in Texas were closed on July 8 and 9 due to the impact of category 1…

Florida citrus season concludes with updated forecast

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has once again adjusted its forecast for the Florida citrus harvest, marking an increase for the second…

Fabricio Andrade, Earth Fructifera International Holding Group:

"This season's demand for Peruvian ginger seems stable and in balance with the country's supply"

"We see growth potential in the Japanese and US markets. Europe, on the other hand, remains stable." The company expects to increase its export volumes…

"It will not take longer than a week and a half for us to get the citrus fruit out of Citrusdal"

Five days have passed and the large citrus growing town of Citrusdal is still cut off from the rest of the Western Cape Province in South Africa.…

USDA

National Retail Report - Specialty Crops

Cherries, peaches, nectarines, grapes, and cantaloupes received the most advertisements

Among fruit products, cherries, peaches, nectarines, grapes, and cantaloupes received the most advertisements. These juicy options are perfect for…

halkekmag

Instagram cubed salads: a new trend

In the age of social media, aesthetically pleasing food is a must, leading to the rise of the cubed salad trend. This salad features tiny, bite-sized…

Acquisition creates new enterprise yard and transportation management solution for grocers and wholesalers

Kaleris acquires Cams Software

Kaleris, a prominent provider of supply chain execution and visibility solutions, has announced the acquisition of CAMS Software, the leader in transportation solutions…

State grant will facilitate new supply chain information highway features

Port of Long Beach data project receives $7.875 million to speed goods delivery

A comprehensive Port of Long Beach digital platform being designed to help speed cargo deliveries across the nation, the Supply Chain Information…

Maraldi Onion Field Days (29 July - 3 August)

On-site event in the onion field

Maraldi Sementi is the organizer of a technical week dedicated to the visit of onion experimental fields. The Maraldi Onion Field Days (29 July - 3 August) will be held at the…

Mari Luz Iglesias, of Iberian Exotic:

"With better management, the country could become a major avocado and mango producer"

With an industry that has grown very rapidly in recent years, Kenya has positioned itself as the largest avocado producer in Africa in terms of volume.…

Investments in Australian horticulture sector to counter the recent decline in fruit and veg consumption

Marketing of fruit and vegetables remains key in driving demand and shaping the perceived value of fruit and vegetables to consumers, according to Hort…

“Weather has played a positive role when it comes to the quality of our grapes”

The weather in southern Europe has had a positive impact on the grape cultivation, says Giacomo Grande, technical manager of grape breeder Grape…

Maersk customers will benefit from the delivery of the first Boeing 777F

Maersk Air Cargo (MAC) has taken delivery of its first of two new Boeing 777F. It's the first Boeing 777 owned by a Danish airline. The hand-over was…

The Black Stuff proves effective in controlling Tropical Race 1 pathogen in bananas

In what looks to be a significant breakthrough for banana farmers globally, The Black Stuff, a humic substances-based soil amendment, has demonstrated…

Freshfel Europe warns of impact of promotion budget cuts on EU fresh produce consumption

Freshfel Europe sent a letter to the European Commission warning that the proposed redeployment of existing EU funds away from promotional 'multi programme'…

BAPL

British Apples & Pears

Sainsbury's bought up largest tonnage of BAPL apples in June 2024

In June 2024, Aldi, Tesco and Sainsbury's again led the way regarding the intake of apples from BAPL growers. Aldi bought 3,499 tons, Tesco took in…

Potato price drop in Nigeria due to abundant harvest

As Nigeria enters the Irish potato harvest season, Plateau State, known for its fertile lands, is at the forefront, contributing significantly to the national…

Serbia remains one of Europe’s largest cherry exporters

Serbia has sustained its role as a leading cherry exporter in Europe, with revenues reaching nearly €59 million from the export of 42,600 tons of cherries last…

35% production decrease this year

Climate change is impacting Pakistan's mango production

Waheed Ahmed, Chairman of the Fruit and Vegetable Association, discussed the severe effects of climate change on Pakistan's mango yield. According to a report…