Produce industry ready and bracing for potential tariff implementation tomorrow

What are consumers looking for in packaging for produce?

Packaging technology has made some great strides in recent years with lots of new packaging options continuing to hit the market. However, what are…

Produce industry ready and bracing for potential tariff implementation April 2

Growers and shippers know more than their fair share about difficult weather events. So, it's not a stretch to say that potential tariffs being set…

Taylor Farms and Foodiverse acquire Bonduelle salad operations in Germany

Taylor Farms and Foodiverse have completed the acquisition of two production plants specialized in the manufacturing of ready-to-eat salads, which…

Strong demand anticipated for British Columbia's organic vegetables

B.C.'s spring organic vegetable season will likely see a later start this season. "The weather has been pretty cold for early season planting, so we…

Hydroponically grown strawberries get a fresh look

Happy Berry™ hydroponic strawberries, first launched in late 2021, are entering the spring season with a refreshed look that highlights their naturally…

Organic avocado oil stars in three new organic salad kits

Earthbound Farm introduces three new organic salad kits, each featuring dressings crafted with 100 percent organic avocado oil. These additions enhance…

Partnership to deliver iceless broccoli across Eastern Canada

Verdant Technologies announced a partnership with Gaétan Bono Fruits et Légumes. The collaboration marks another milestone in Verdant's expanding…

Dill Pickle flavor pistachios launched

Wonderful® Pistachios is tapping into one of the trendiest snack flavors: Dill Pickle. This addition to the award-winning No Shells flavor lineup is…

Washington officials warn tariffs will hurt trade and consumers

A senior commerce official in Washington has noted the adverse effects of tariffs, emphasizing their role as a de facto tax on American consumers and…

Marcial Chaverri, Corbana:

Banana prices remain stagnant while certification fees and costs skyrocket

Costa Rica's banana sector exported 125.5 million boxes of bananas in 2024, 1.3% less than in the previous year. 2024 was a challenging year for Costa…

California avocado consumer ad campaign launches

The California Avocado Commission has launched its consumer advertising program for the 2025 season. The campaign is an evolution of the prior year's…

California pistachio acreage rises as walnut area declines

California continues to lead the United States in tree nut production, accounting for nearly all of the country's output of almonds, pistachios, and walnuts.…

Immigrant farmworkers sign first UFW Union contract in New York

President Trump's recent announcement regarding the deportation of immigrants to Guantánamo Bay has stirred conversations across various sectors. Concurrently,…

Australia rejects U.S. pressure over tariffs and trade barriers

Anthony Albanese has stated he will not yield to President Donald Trump following the scrutiny by the U.S. trade body on Australia's subsidized medicine…

Oregon leads U.S. hazelnut production with research-backed growth

Oregon, a leader in hazelnut production, accounts for 99% of the hazelnuts grown in the United States, with nearly 1,000 farm families cultivating the crop…

Leadership development program launches this month

Thriving Leaders Circle, a leadership development program for new or up-skilling people managers, is now enrolling its fifth group. Since the first version…

Stefanie De Puysseleir, Tru-Cape:

“South African apples should achieve good sales and prices in the European market”

The World Apple and Pear Association (WAPA) expects a 5.5% higher apple harvest in the Southern Hemisphere, with volumes totaling 4.5 million tons.…

Solepa Aganisafa

"Avocados can be grown commercially in Papua New Guinea"

An aspiring avocado grower in the Central Highlands of Papua New Guinea has said that avocados can be grown commercially after he picked the first…

Dane Capogreco - Capogreco Farms

"This summer has seen some of the most consistently high temperatures in years"

Capogreco Farms grows melons in Western Australia. The season runs from January to May in Hamel, 100km South of Perth, and June to December in Broome,…

It is possible to visit the installations made by Combimetal Carrera

Table top double-height strawberry systems are growing in popularity in Italy

The table top strawberry plants designed and manufactured by Combimetal Carrera are under the spotlight. The Italian company is based in Policoro,…

High demand for fresh fruits in the Gulf markets

Like every summer, the golf market is experiencing a boom in fruit imports. According to Ali Murtaza, Managing Director of Maseera Trading, demand…

Brazil explores strategies to boost global fruit exports

The Fruit Forum Congress, convened during Fruit Attraction, addressed the integration of Brazilian fruit farming into the global market. The panel, "Exploring…

Costa Rican farmers fear impact of U.S. potato imports

The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAG) in Costa Rica recently authorized the import of U.S. potatoes, a decision that domestic producers fear may…

Brazil drives 50% drop in orange juice prices

As one of the globe's largest orange juice exporters, Brazil has influenced a marked reduction in orange juice prices, with futures decreasing by 50% this…

Christophe Van Haelst - VHM Fruit Trade:

"Momentum returns to the pear market"

"Over the past three to four weeks, the pear market has completely turned around," says Christophe Van Haelst of VHM Fruit Trade. "After Berlin, stock…

Asaja Almería

The rain has affected early almonds and favored the late varieties

The 2025 season has been marked by unusual weather conditions that have altered the flowering and pollination of almonds in the province of Almeria.…

“Setting a new standard for grapevine propagation”

Since 2019, Hishtil has been producing grafted grapevine liners using the Green Grafting method for wine and table grape vineyards across Israel.…

HAK Fresh

Grilled and roasted vegetables: Convenience products for the food service sector

HAK Fresh has become well-known in the Netherlands thanks to taking over vanRijsingenfreshservice's activities. The company has, however, been active…

Eraldo Fogliati of the Piedmontese company of the same name

When fruit plays game, set, match: Tennisnack combines sports and snacks

An idea born by chance, a bit for fun, but with a clear intention behind it: to promote the blueberry as a high-quality fruit, easily recognizable, and…

Orazio Leonforte

"Turning products into refined gastronomic combinations to give them value"

"Our production process is controlled right from sowing, with the choice of the best local cultivars, down to processing, through a meticulous effort…

Spain was the third most important destination for Peruvian mangoes in February

In recent months, there have been some difficulties in the mango market that have had a direct impact on international prices. In Peruvian regions such as…

China develops protein-rich potato rice to boost food security

In Qiaojia county, Yunnan province, the first production line for brown, protein-rich rice derived from potatoes operates at full capacity. This "potato rice"…