Photo report of busy Global Produce & Floral Show in Atlanta

Photo report of busy Global Produce & Floral Show in Atlanta

Purple colored vegetables, greenhouse grown berries, single packaged potatoes, salad bars, juices, snacking products, sustainable packaging, and…

Will California grapes ship until Thanksgiving?

The supply of grapes from California looks to be varied depending on who you talk to. "All the shippers are in a different situation in terms of volume…

Canadian greenhouse grower elevates packaging and experience with new flagship lineup

A bold new look is arriving to produce aisles across North America. Nature Fresh Farms® is unveiling its refreshed packaging, designed to enhance the…

All-in-one platform provides cold chain value services for North American produce market

DeltaTrak has launched the UBQ Network, an all-in-one platform tailored for the North American produce and grocery markets. Inspired by successful…

New line of cold, grape-based cold pressed juices introduced

Molly Pop, known for its grapes and citrus, launched a new line of grape-based, cold-pressed juices, just in time for last week's IFPA Global Produce &…

Advertised prices for specialty crops products at major retail supermarket outlets

Pumpkins of all sizes decorated stores and ad flyers this week

From miniature to pie varieties to jumbo sized jack o' lanterns, pumpkins of all sizes decorated stores and ad flyers last week. Many varieties of…

IFPA reflects on the Global Produce & Floral Show

International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) wrapped its annual conference in Atlanta, Georgia after three days of fresh produce and floral. The…

Florida’s agriculture industry struggling to recover from two powerful hurricanes

Florida's agriculture industry, including its iconic orange groves and berry farms, is struggling to recover from two powerful hurricanes, Helene and Milton,…

USDA invests $46M in efforts to address food and nutrition security

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced an investment of more than $46 million in projects aimed to tackle food and nutrition insecurity in…

Church Brothers Farms recall green onions due to possible salmonella contamination

Church Brothers, LLC ("Church Brothers Farms") is voluntarily recalling 1271 cases of green onions because of the potential to be contaminated with…

Californian grapes in cold storage up on last month

The supplies of Californian grapes in cold storage, are up on last month for most varieties. Various packs of Autumn Royal have increased by around 100,000…

CBP seizes 646 pounds of meth in green onion shipment

CBP officers from the Calexico Commercial Facility seized more than 646 pounds of methamphetamine concealed within a shipment of green onions last…

Colombia exported nearly 900,000 tons of bananas last year

According to estimates, Colombian agricultural exports surpassed $8 billion in 2023. Bananas were one of the main export products. José Francisco Zúñiga,…

Upgrades enhance Air Canada Cargo's hub in London

Air Canada Cargo has completed upgrades at its largest European hub, located in London Heathrow, which enhance the carrier's capabilities in managing cold…

Moldova series - part 11

“Our dream is to build a cooperative model similar to BelOrta”

Eco-Logistic still supplies a handful of retailers with cherries, apricots, plums, and grapes in Belarus and Latvia - prices are stable, even high in…

DG agri dashboard: apples

Drop in EU apple exports compared to 2023/2024

EU calculated apples prices in September, based on the simple average of the four major EU member states, came in at €96 /100 kgs, €1 lower compared to…

Spain led world lettuce exports in 2023

In 2023, Spain consolidated its position as the world's leading lettuce exporter, selling twice the volume that Mexico (its closest competitor) sold, according…

Antalya to become a brand in tropical fruit production

At the 14th Seedless Pomegranate and Tropical Fruit Festival in Gazipaşa, Antalya Metropolitan Mayor Muhittin Böcek expressed the city's ambition to become a…

France Pistache union and Pistache en Provence

Launch of French collective brand "Pistaches de France"

A new stage in the structuring of the French pistachio sector was reached on October 15th, with the launch of the national collective brand "Pistaches…

STC Food Solutions installs new line for Uienschilbedrijf Ongena

"These investments allow us to compete in new markets"

STC Food Solutions recently installed a new weighing line at Uienschilbedrijf Ongena. The company from Moerbeke-Waas, Flanders, grows, peels, slices,…

Cecilia Taboada, from Blasco Fruit:

"The tomato kaki is a unique product that differentiates us from most competitors"

Tomato kaki, as it is called in the Alto Palancia region of Castellón, its native growing region, is regaining popularity and surface area after years…

Fresh Forward Strawberry Club launched

Fresh Forward and a group of independent Spanish growers have agreed to formalize their collaboration. The launch of the Fresh Forward Strawberry Club…

First batch of Vietnamese passion fruit exported to Australia

On October 19, Blue Ocean Trading Import-Export Joint Stock Company initiated the export of fresh Vietnamese passion fruit to Australia from Phu Son…

Donated Kiwifruit provides nutritional boost for New Zealanders in need

Sustainability isn't just a buzzword for produce company Seeka Limited, it is a core attribute of the company's ongoing journey of responsible produce…

BerryQuest International 2025:

BQI25 welcomes Rachael Robertson as keynote speaker

BerryQuest International 2025, the premier conference for the Australian berry industry, is excited to announce the addition of acclaimed leadership…

Mushroom pickers discover WWII ammunition

On September 30, three individuals found World War II ammunition while mushroom picking in Slovakia. One grenade was discovered near Bratislava on…

Macadamia growers want more control on exports

Kenyan macadamia farmers are advocating for a review of laws governing the export of raw macadamia nuts and other oil crops, aiming to limit the Agriculture…

Horticulture a key driver for future agricultural development

Tanzania is prioritizing horticulture as a key driver for future agricultural development, according to Deputy Minister Stanislaus Nyong'o. He highlighted that…

First Vietnamese passion fruit shipped to Australia

On October 19, Blue Ocean JSC, part of Ocean Group, celebrated the export of its first batch of passion fruit to Australia. With over 1.5 tons of carefully…

The first fresh bananas from Laos arrived in Beijing via China-Laos Railway

The first load of fresh bananas from Laos arrived in Beijing, marking a milestone in the China-Laos Railway's cold-chain logistics system. The shipment,…

Vietnam imports 24% more fruit and vegetables from China

Vietnam imported $697 million worth of fruits and vegetables from China in the first nine months of 2024, a 24% increase compared to the previous year.…