South African Star Ruby Grapefruit offered early

GLOBAL MARKET OVERVIEW MELONS

Cooler and wetter spring weather in many melon-growing countries has led to lower fruit ripening and a slower start to the season. The demand was slightly lower because the…

Greater supply of broccoli ahead

The gap in broccoli supply is starting to shift with more supply expected. The gap is due to missed plantings from rain back in February and March in Santa Maria and Salinas,…

South African Star Ruby Grapefruit offered early

LGS Specialty Sales, an importer of citrus, avocados, grapes, and persimmons, is now offering retailers South African Star Ruby Grapefruit ahead of…

Agri-businesses want streamlined processes, more flexibility to stay competitive

Canada is reviewing its Temporary Foreign Worker program

As Ottawa is looking to overhaul its Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) program, most agri-businesses (59%) say they would be in favour of a multi-employer…

Harnessing AI to revolutionize greenhouse agriculture

In the realm of greenhouse agriculture, where the delicate balance of plant care meets the demands of market freshness, the role of technology has…

Research enters its final phase this summer

Rutgers is developing a sweeter, firmer blueberry for New Jersey growers

Rutgers researchers are getting close to identifying a new blueberry variety that can produce a sweeter, firmer fruit for Garden State growers. The…

Sonora will export fewer table grapes than expected

Sonora's table grape exports will experience a significant decrease this year due to water shortages, adverse weather conditions, and fluctuations in the…

Greenhouse tomatoes fuel U.S. fresh tomato import growth

Since 2000, U.S. fresh tomato import volumes have grown by 176 percent. Over the last two decades, nearly all import growth has stemmed from tomatoes…

Possible bonus for consumers

Cooling ‘blood oranges’ could make them even healthier

An orange teeming with antioxidants and other health benefits may be a shot in the arm for consumers and citrus growers, if the fruit is stored at low…

USDA PACA updates

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that South Side Fresh Produce LLC satisfied a $6,800 reparation order issued under the Perishable Agricultural Commodities…

Looking at San Pedro Bay ports container dwell times in May 2024

In May 2024, container dwell times at the San Pedro Bay Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach demonstrated stability for truck movements and an uptick…

For fresh fruits, vegetables and other products

USDA proposes revising the Section 8e import inspection fee structure

The USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is proposing revisions to the regulations governing the inspection and certification of fresh fruits,…

Kamloops cherry season also affected by January cold snap

Thompson Farm, located in Pritchard near Kamloops and operating over 275 acres, is experiencing a downturn in cherry production due to a January cold snap…

Market and Crop Update for June 20, 2024

“We finished with onions out of the northwest, now we're shipping onions primarily out of California and New Mexico"

MARKETBronx, NY:Lou Getzelman with Canyon Sales Co. on the Hunts Point Market told us on June 19, "The market has been a touch shaky the past couple of weeks,"…

USDA

Argentina citrus semi-annual

Fresh lemon production forecast down 11 percent to 1,700 thousand tons in MY 2023/24

For MY 2023/24, fresh lemon production forecast has been updated to decrease by 11 percent to 1,700 thousand metric tons (MT) from USDA official…

Alberto Nocera from Agrieuropa defines the current campaign as not linear

Unstable weather affects watermelon production and market

"The Dumara watermelon campaign started well then, from May 25th onward, the high temperatures led to early ripening causing a surplus on the market, which almost halted also because s…

Boris Manz - Fruit Growers Alianza

"We are testing different varieties to be able to supply British cherries for 100 days a year"

The UK cherry harvest had been expected to start early this year but low temperatures in early June have meant that the harvest will be pretty much be…

Graham Povey - Premier Foods Wholesale

"We offer avocados at four different stages of ripeness; not everyone wants the same avocado"

A new avocado brand has just hit the market: Jameela, which means 'beautiful' in Arabic. The brand has been launched by Premier Foods Wholesale. "We…

Mid-June is traditionally a difficult time on the fresh market

Price modelling suggests succour for onion consumers

Currently, brown and white onions earn over R92 (4.7 euros) per 10kg at the municipal markets and red onions almost double that: R195 (10 euros) per…

Cooperatives BelOrta and The Greenery explore collaboration

BelOrta and The Greenery have taken a significant step towards a mutually beneficial and growth-oriented future. The Board of Directors of BelOrta and…

Strong forecast returns for growers has Zespri on track for $4.5 billion sales goal

Zespri's latest indicative forecast for the 2024/25 season reflects improved yields and the industry's largest ever crop of 197 million packed trays,…

GLOBALG.A.P. in fruitful discussions at International Congress of Red Fruits in Spain

The recent visit of a GLOBALG.A.P. delegation to the International Congress of Red Fruits Huelva, Spain, from 19-20 June 2024 marked a significant date…

IFPA Southern Africa Conference 2024

Connecting members with members across Southern Africa and export markets around the globe

The International Fresh Produce Association's Southern Africa Conference will take place from 5 to 6 August 2024 at the Century City Conference Centre…

Former army major to run Everest Marathon dressed as a lemon

Sally Orange, a former major in the British Army, is set to run the Everest Marathon on May 29, dressed as a lemon to raise mental health awareness.…

One cherry auctioned in Japan for 590 euros

A cherry from the Japanese prefecture of Yamagata (western Japan) has been auctioned for 100,000 yen (590 euros) at a market in Tokyo. It is a cherry of the…

Field trials and regulatory assessments for genetically modified potato varieties in Nigeria

In Nigeria, genetically modified potato varieties are currently undergoing field trials and regulatory assessments for widespread cultivation. These…

McDonald's in South Korea suspends french fry sales due to supply chain issues

McDonald's Korea, a subsidiary of McDonald's Corp., announced a temporary cessation of french fry sales, attributing the pause to an "unexpected issue within…

Morocco maintains high palm date import rates

Morocco, a major global importer of dates, continues to maintain robust import figures for this product during the 2023/24 season, as reported by…

Drewry

World Container Index - 20 Jun

Drewry’s World Container Index increased to $5,117 per 40ft container this week

Drewry's World Container Index increased 7% to $5,117 per 40ft container this week. The composite index increased 7% to $5,117 per 40ft container this week…

University of Torino, Italy

New research identifies fungal pathogens as key factors in citrus fruit drop

Over a span of eleven years, the European Union and KeyPlex have conducted research at the University of Torino, Italy, pinpointing the causes of fruit drop in…

Philippines

Department of Agriculture wants to expand onion production Central Luzon

The Department of Agriculture (DA) in Central Luzon has announced plans to increase its onion cultivation area by 2,000 hectares, supplementing the existing…

Egypt sets new record for citrus exports to Brazil

According to EastFruit, Egypt has significantly increased its citrus exports to Brazil in the first few months of this year. Notably, Egyptian citrus…