Rains from Tropical Storm Debby are welcomed by growers

Extreme heat challenges California table grape harvest

California table grape growers are ready to jump into new proprietary varieties of red and green seedless grapes this time during the season. With…

Multiple regions shipping lemons into the U.S.

Imported lemons are coming into the U.S. from several regions at the moment. "There are Mexican lemons and they are quite nice. The crop has been very…

Rains from Tropical Storm Debby are welcomed by growers

Hurricane Debby, which was downgraded to Tropical Storm Debby following landfall in Florida early yesterday, thankfully looks to–initially at…

Berry grower expands into citrus, cherries and grapes

Blazer Wilkinson Gee (BWG), a year-round grower and shipper of Foxy Brand strawberries and blueberries, is expanding into the marketing of South…

The Avocado Queen -

"I knocked on the doors of many warehouses in San Diego, offering avocados from my car trunk"

Natalia Merienne started her avocado business from the back of her car in San Diego in the U.S. and quickly became known as "La Reina del Aguacate".…

Partnership expands apple volume and packing capability

Applewood Fresh Growers, a Michigan apple shipper/grower, announced a new partnership with Umlor Orchards, Inc. The partnership with Umlor boosts…

Videos

How beneficial insects and shade cloth mitigate environmental challenges in orchards

Superfresh Growers® is inviting viewers to explore their orchards and discover how they live in tune with Mother Nature by using beneficial insects and…

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Innovative robot demonstrates human-like dexterity in peeling vegetables

At the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, researchers led by Pulkit Agrawal have engineered a robotic system capable of handling and peeling…

Asparagus importers discuss upcoming peak season from Peru

The Peruvian Asparagus Importers Association (PAIA) is the association of U.S. importers that represent over 90% of the fresh asparagus imported and…

Leamington, Ontario

Double Diamond 8 hectares (20 acres) strawberry greenhouse on schedule

Universal Fabricating Inc., with their headquarters based in Kingsville Ontario, and their USA factory based in Sunman Texas, is realizing the…

Speaker lineup for Global Produce and Floral Show announced

The lineup of keynote speakers at the International Fresh Produce Association's 2024 Global Produce and Floral Show has been announced. The show…

USDA

Fruit and Tree Nuts Outlook: July 2024

US almonds set for near-record production in 2024

The 2024 California Almond Objective Measurement Report forecasts that 2.8 billion pounds of almonds will be harvested this fall. If so, the 2024 crop…

3,429 pounds, hidden in lettuce shipment

CBP officers intercept record-breaking amount of methamphetamine at Pharr International Bridge

U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations officers at the Pharr International Bridge, intercepted 3,429.40 pounds of alleged…

NIFA-funded research results in technological innovation that saves Florida citrus industry

The citrus industry in the United States is valued at more than $3.3 billion with major production concentrated in Florida, California and Texas.…

Alico, Inc. announces financial results for Q3 and nine months ended June 30

Alico, Inc. has announced financial results for the third quarter of fiscal year 2024 and the nine months ended June 30, 2024, the highlights of which…

US agricultural exports to Morocco reached $610 million in 2023

The United States recorded a rise in agricultural exports to Morocco, totalling $610.17 million in 2023, as per the U.S. Department of Agriculture…

Brazil positioned within the top 10 global apple producers

According to the ABPM, Brazil is positioned within the top 10 global apple producers. The country faced reduced yields in the past two harvests due to…

Jamaica's banana sector:

Losses due to Hurricane Beryl estimated at $2.1 billion

The Ministry of Agriculture disclosed that Hurricane Beryl, striking on July 3, led to substantial losses in Jamaica's banana sector, estimated at $2.1…

Fresh Inset registers Vidre+ technology in Peru

The registration of Vidre+, the Fresh Inset's technology for avocados and limes, will help Peruvian exporters reach Europe and even the Far East…

Grapes, blueberries, avocados, asparagus, mangoes, citrus and much more

Agri exports Peru projected to surpass US$11.500 billion by the end of 2024

Peru's agricultural exports have reached US$10.545 billion by the end of 2023, with projections to surpass US$11.500 billion by the end of 2024, as…

“Citrus exports from Citrusdal flowing again, but with many challenges”

Citrus exports are flowing again from Citrusdal, one of South Africa's major growing areas that was cut off due to recent floods in the Western Cape…

"The availability of quality export apples has been a major challenge"

Despite a solid Polish apple season in turns of production, the season was full of logistical challenges, says Aniruddh Ramesh, director of Polish…

"There is a growing trend towards automation and technology integration in food processing"

North America is proving to be a great market for food processing machines, says Noor Bakri, Regional Sales Director for SmartMak, a Turkish supplier…

Efficiency gains at Kuehne+Nagel in the first half of 2024

Net turnover of the Kuehne+Nagel Group in the first half of 2024 amounted to CHF 11.6 billion, EBIT was CHF 778 million and earnings were CHF 576…

Despite tight global market organic avocados remain on shop shelves

The popularity of avocados continues to grow worldwide. Especially in the US, the green fruit is hugely popular. On average, Americans eat three times…

Rushton's -

British retailer achieves ISO 14001 environmental and sustainability certification

Rushton's, an environmentally conscious UK based greengrocer, announces its achievement of ISO 14001 certification, reinforcing its commitment to…

IFPA A-NZ - Melbourne August 13, Auckland on August 15 -

Sustainability summits bite off fresh produce industry challenges in New Zealand and Australia

The International Fresh Produce Association Australia-New Zealand (IFPA A-NZ) has assembled the exemplars of Australasia's produce industry to advance…

Fedemco -

Life cycle assessment of wood packaging (lca) accredits it as the most sustainable packaging

Wooden packaging has a lower environmental impact, especially in the categories of greenhouse gas emissions, pollution and ecotoxicity, food safety and…

tiktok.com/@uniqbeems

Receiving a unique gift of fresh peppers and vegetables

A Nigerian woman, Uniq Beems, shared on TikTok a special gift from her boyfriend: a bouquet made of fresh peppers and vegetables. Given the high cost…

Fastest growth in 15 years

Maritime industry sees record ship deliveries in first half of 2024

During the initial six months of 2024, the maritime industry witnessed the delivery of 264 new vessels, amassing a total capacity of 1.6 million TEU,…

Taiwan sees a surge in domestic avocado production

In Taiwan, the demand for domestically grown avocados has seen a notable increase, with the Tainan District Agricultural Research and Extension Station…

Georgia's surprising breakthrough into EU blueberry market in 2024

June 2024 marked a historic milestone for the EU blueberry market as Georgia, a non-EU country, emerged as a significant new player. According to…

Granada faces subtropical crop crisis

Rio Verde valley growers lose 90 per cent of mango and avocado crops

In Granada's Costa Tropical, over 2,000 families are grappling with the adverse effects of climate change on their subtropical crops, facing a…

Avocado production forecast in Australia

Despite the cost-of-living crisis, avocados remain affordably priced

Despite the cost-of-living crisis, avocados have remained affordably priced, with a projection of sustained affordability. Australia is on track to produce a…