Blueberry production gets underway in the Garden State

New Jersey is starting to move heavily into its blueberry season. "It's gotten underway pretty quickly here. We are looking at a really ample supply to…

Some gaps on Pennsylvania apple supply leading into 2025-2026 crop

The apple supply from Pennsylvania could have challenges through the summer. "We're going to gap on some varieties that we don't normally gap on like…

Skylar Rae cherries in season now

The sweet and crunchy Skylar Rae® cherry variety is back. This season promises a high-quality, flavorful crop that's firm, crisp and has a natural…

New fresh asparagus purchasing trends report released

The Peruvian Asparagus Importers Association (PAIA) has released its 2025/2026 Fresh Asparagus Category Management Stats & Key Purchasing Trends…

Panama union leader arrested after Chiquita strike

Authorities in Panama have detained Francisco Smith, head of the banana workers' union SITRAIBANA, following allegations of orchestrating road blockades during…

Fuentes Farms recalls cucumbers over Salmonella risk

Fuentes Farms of McAllen, Texas, is recalling 71 boxes of fresh cucumbers due to the potential presence of Salmonella, a bacterium that can cause serious and…

USDA restricts PACA violators in California, Texas, Michigan and Nebraska

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has imposed sanctions on six produce businesses for failing to meet contractual obligations to the sellers of…

Arkansas blackberry field day highlights weather and tech

The annual Blackberry Field Day on June 10 attracted growers from Arkansas and neighboring states, aiming to explore industry status, including emerging…

In the last decade, pistachio cultivation in Spain has increased thirtyfold

"Dubai chocolate", a tablet filled with pistachio cream and kadaif paste, has become a viral phenomenon on social networks such as TikTok, where it has…

Zespri forecasts strong kiwifruit returns

Zespri has released its indicative June forecast for the 2025/26 season, reflecting a strong start to the year and narrowing the ranges from its initial March…

U.S. lemon demand rises as imports decline

Nick Papagni of "The Ag Meter" recently spoke with Jesse Silva, Vice President of Sales at Kings River Packing, a significant citrus grower-packer-shipper in…

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Organic elemental sulphur addresses conventional fungicide shortcomings

An easily applied liquid fungicide and acaricide registered for a wide variety of crops, leaving no residue and soft enough to be used in organic…

Marco de Jager, Vitacress Real:

“New packing concepts encourage people to buy fresh herbs more often”

"The supermarket channel's biggest growth potential lies in getting people to eat more herbs," says Marco de Jager, Vitacress Real director. "You can…

Loss of market share in Europe and fall in orange consumption spell trouble for Spanish citrus growers

Orange consumption has dropped worryingly in Europe, especially among younger consumers, while mandarin consumption is only slightly down, and lemon…

Heinz Düpmann on the supply situation for garlic and onions:

"Higher harvests in China do not necessarily lead to lower prices"

The new Chinese garlic harvest will soon be arriving on the European market. "According to the latest information, yields are around 15 to 20 percent…

"Our strategy is intermediate resistance to ToBRFV to guarantee optimal quality"

ToBRFV is undoubtedly the main concern for Moroccan tomato growers. Until now, the only means of control for several seasons has been the drastic…

Frank Hessing, Hessing Supervers:

“We are coming from a labor-intensive industry and are going to a capital-intensive industry”

With labor prices increasing and the availability of labor decreasing rapidly, a company like Hessing Supervers operates in a challenging market. It's…

Mild impact of strikes on Iranian fresh produce exports

For the past five days, the armies of Iran and Israel have been engaged in continuous and intense strikes. On the Iranian side, as far as fresh produce…

ORC has eliminated more than 10,000 illegal ORRi mandarin plants during the 2024-25 season

During the 2024-25 season, the Orri Running Committee (ORC) has eliminated 10,285 illegal ORRi mandarin plants located on farms in Valencia, Castellón,…

Fruit Day 2024 highlights horticulture innovation

The 7th edition of Fruit Day, a specialized exhibition on horticultural technology and innovation organized by the Moldova Fruct Association, was held…

Fruitnet Tropicals Congress set for 24 June in Antwerp

With less than two weeks remaining, preparations are underway for the upcoming Fruitnet Tropicals Congress, set to take place at the Hilton Old Town in…

Global cherry supply faces dip in 2025

The cherry market is facing dynamics that are expected to reshape high-tech greenhouse operations. Reports indicate complex scenarios, triggered by freeze…

Tucumán explores lemon exports via Croatia

The governor of Tucumán, Argentina, Osvaldo Jaldo, convened with Croatian ambassador to Argentina, Duška Paravić, to examine trade routes, notably exporting…

Cambodia threatens to ban Thai produce over border closure dispute

In a move that could directly impact the regional trade of fruits and vegetables, Cambodia's Senate President Hun Sen has issued a 24-hour ultimatum to…

Bangladesh mango exports falter despite strong production

Despite producing approximately 2.4 million metric tons of mangoes in the 2024-25 season, Bangladesh's mango exports have dropped sharply to just 1,321 tons,…