Store presentation plays a key role in lychee sales

Canadian consumers ask for locally grown produce

“It’s such a good feeling to see the pull in demand”

Just two years ago, UP Vertical Farms™ officially started operations as one of the first vertical farms in Canada. Located in Pitt Meadows, British…

Store presentation plays a key role in lychee sales

The Mexican lychee season will be starting at the end of April or early May. "Our program starts in the south in the states of Veracruz and Oaxaca,"…

Strong season for organic California stone fruit anticipated

California's organic stone fruit season will likely kick off around May 1st. To date, the state has seen a favorable growing season for the fruit.…

Growing regions for pomegranates transitioning in Peru

Supply continues to be steady on pomegranates from Peru into Canada. "The supply is good. It is switching growing regions in Peru right now so supply…

High prices for imported Red Delicious apples in India

Prices that consumers in India have to pay for imported apples have increased over time this season, says Naufil Kalam, director for Indian importer CR…

Tariffs threaten North Carolina sweet potato exports

As an exporter of sweet potatoes in the United States, North Carolina encounters economic challenges due to recent tariff escalations. "Sweet potatoes are a…

Florida orange crop shows hopeful recovery

Florida's orange sector faces challenges from hurricanes and citrus greening, yet the U.S. Department of Agriculture's recent production forecast indicates…

National Retail Report - Specialty Crops:

Easter boosts produce ads by 3%

Easter was the primary focus at stores this week, with traditional favorites like pineapples, strawberries, sweet potatoes, asparagus, Brussels sprouts, potatoes, green beans,…

South African fruit exports to U.S. at risk under Trump tariffs

South Africa's citrus and fruit exports to the United States are under pressure following the imposition of a 30% reciprocal tariff by the Trump…

Tariff shifts strain North American cross-border trucking

Tariff fluctuations are exerting pressure on cross-border trucking operations. Following the IRU's North American Transportation Forum in Washington, DC, the…

Managing liability in LTL produce shipments

When shipping fresh fruits and vegetables, shippers must understand and consider commodity compatibility, particularly regarding temperature, relative…

India sends first sea shipment of pomegranates to U.S.

India has initiated the export of 14 tons of pomegranates to the United States via a sea route, marking a shift from the traditional air freight method,…

Harvest NYC recalls enoki mushrooms over listeria risk

Harvest NYC Inc. of Brooklyn, NY 11231 is recalling its 200g packages of Enoki Mushrooms due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes, a…

April 22, 2025

Championing sustainability efforts for Earth Day 2025

Equitable Food Initiative (EFI) recognizes Earth Day as a call to action for protecting the land and resources that sustain our food systems. With…

Costa Rica faces export challenges during US-China trade conflict

The ongoing trade conflict between the United States and China is impacting Costa Rica's export-reliant economy. Recently, the U.S. imposed a 145% tariff on…

Chile stabilizes blueberry exports with new strategy

The EastFruit team continues its analysis of global blueberry markets, focusing on Chile, the first nation to emerge as a global leader in fresh blueberry…

Chilean blueberry sector aims to boost yields and renew varieties

During the 35th International Blueberry Seminar on April 10th at the Monticello Conference Center, the Chilean blueberry industry's current state was analyzed.…

Honeyglow bananas to be launched in Europe

Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc., announced the European launch of the Del Monte® Honeyglow® banana. After the Honeyglow® pineapple quickly became Europe's…

Tony Harding - Worldwide Fruit

“I expect the transition from Southern Hemisphere to Northern Hemisphere fruit to be smooth"

Top fruit sales are generally on plan and Worldwide for Fruit. "There is good demand for apples, but demand for pears has weakened due to higher…

Kevin van Herk and Martijn Ceelaert (BDO) on market report floriculture and horticulture:

"Alongside the rise of private equity, more and more family businesses are also joining forces"

The Dutch ornamental horticulture and food horticulture are expected to exceed the revenue level of 2023 in 2024. Although the official figures for Q4…

Week 16 Fruit Wholesale Market Report

Rising New Zealand apple volumes pressure prices as durian arrivals continue to grow

The supply of American oranges continued to decline this week, further driving up prices. Traders noted that prices have increased from approximately…

Moldovan fruit sector shows resilience after termination of USAID program

After Moldova, a small country nestled between Ukraine and Romania, saw its exports of vegetables and fruit to the important Russian market is…

Geofin: "Effective alternative to improve fruit setting and quality"

Excellent performance by pollinating kiwi plants with bumblebees

To obtain high-quality kiwi fruit, everything starts with good pollination. "Efficient cross-pollination is necessary to ensure a good setting. We used…

Vivai F.lli Zanzi is licensed to reproduce the Zespri G3 Sungold, M33 and M91 varieties

Kiwi, the rootstock, can determine the success or failure of a crop

The new yellow and red Actinidia Chinensis plants are currently being planted. The trend in recent years has led more and more producers to opt for the…

Loris Gentile of the cooperative Gentile Group in Italy:

"We handle two to three thousand berry packages per day"

Five years after the founding of the cooperative Gentile Group, founder Loris Gentile (pictured below) takes stock of the company's journey: "We have…

Vivien Bouthier, Guillaume Baraille - France Food

"Maintaining a consistent level of remuneration for producers to ensure the long-term future of the French strawberry sector"

The Gariguette, one of the early varieties launching the strawberry season, has reached its production peak for its first cycle. Vivien Bouthier,…

Bulltec: Watch the videos on processing lines for courgettes, tomatoes, fennel, and carrots

Tailor-made solutions for every vegetable

Spotlight on combined weight technology. "From top of the range solutions to options for those who have to package minimum quantities of product in…

"Differentiated products better meet consumer needs"

The honeydew melon season in Hainan, China, is drawing to a close. Despite challenges brought by last year's super typhoon and an uncertain market…

More than 40,000 hectares devastated by hail storm in Lleida, Spain

"Unfortunately, hail has fallen at the worst possible time"

Pending a final damage assessment, it is estimated that the hail storm that hit the Spanish province of Lleida last week has affected more than 40,000…

Tiaan Snyman – Principle Agri

“The days of simply farming for volume are numbered”

Tiaan Snyman is an agricultural advisor in the old-fashioned sense he says, encouraged by the old guard of the Lowveld citrus industry, people like…

Creek Side Potatoes opts for Optica Q

"Stepping into the future with a new optical sorter"

In the Calmar area of central Alberta, the Mooij family runs a seed potato business called Creek Side Potatoes. They grow several varieties across…

Prior to entering administration, JFC had begun supplying major UK retailers

Jones Food Company business and assets now on the market, administrators seek buyer

The business and assets of Jones Food Company (JFC) are now being marketed for sale by joint administrators Damian Webb and Stephanie Sutton of RSM UK…

PepsiCo boosts Saudi potato plant investment to $80 million

PepsiCo's investment in its Dammam potato production facility has increased to approximately $80 million, up from the previously announced $60 million,…

Emerging exporters reshape global blueberry market

In recent years, the global blueberry market has seen new entrants reshaping the supply landscape. Countries like Colombia, Georgia, Ukraine, and Zimbabwe,…

Granny Smith apple roots celebrated at Australian festival

The Granny Smith apple, a well-known export from Australia, traces its roots back to the efforts of Maria Ann Smith, an English immigrant who settled in New…

Color LCD screen for easier user experience

KA-750PM peeler launched

With the northern hemisphere entering the harvest season, pineapples, mangos, and melons are consumed in large quantities. The Japanese peeler innovator Astra is once again…