Jose Cambon, CEO of Highline Mushrooms

“We continue to innovate to increase mushroom consumption”

For the longest time, mushrooms in North America have been sold in solid colour tills. Recently, Highline Mushrooms made the change to clear tills. It…

Smaller-sized oranges kick off start of California navel season

California's crop of navel oranges is into harvest and the timing looks similar to last year's harvest start. "The supply is really good but the only…

Produce industry celebrates Trump victory

The agricultural industry looks to be applauding the return of a Donald Trump presidency to the White House. "I think a Trump administration will work…

Strong broccoli market expected for another 30 days

Broccoli supply is tighter than normal, resulting in a strong market. Salinas, CA is winding down and supplies out of Santa Maria, CA are lighter than…

California carrot demand pressured post-southeast hurricanes

Conventional carrot yields from California are beginning to improve. "We're hoping to see that continue through to the end of the year so we'll have a…

IFPA poised to collaborate with new U.S. leadership on fresh produce initiatives

Following yesterday's U.S. election results, which returned former President Donald Trump to the White House and reshapes the 119th Congress,…

From farm to fryer:

The sustainable journey of McDonald's French fries

In a video produced by Pure Farm on their YouTube channel, the process of making McDonald's French fries is detailed, showcasing the journey from farm…

2024 cold storage report reveals significant shifts in grape storage trends

The Cold Storage Report for the Western Fruit Report shows substantial differences in grape cold storage totals between October 2023 and October 2024.…

Shipping industry braces for impact of Trump's trade policies

With Donald Trump's election as the next US president, the shipping sector is closely monitoring the anticipated economic strategies of his…

Veggie Meter used to improve dietary assessment in cancer nutrition program

Emily Hill, affiliated with the CU Anschutz Health and Wellness Center, is employing the Veggie Meter to advance dietary assessment methods. This…

Potatoes USA and Tamimi boost U.S. potato sales in Saudi Arabia

To boost the presence of U.S. potatoes in the global market, Potatoes USA has collaborated with Tamimi Supermarkets, a leading retailer in Saudi Arabia. This…

Indonesia restores fast-track for US apple exports, boosting American agriculture

Following extensive engagement by the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), the Government of Indonesia…

Alberto Zamudio, partner and commercial director of Zavocado:

"Europe prefers large avocados, but due to climatic conditions, Mexico can't always meet this demand"

"The avocado market is facing difficult conditions due to strict regulations in Europe and a preference for large sizes, which are hard to obtain in…

Historic Lindley’s farm & market in Ancaster to shut down after 180 years

A family farm located in Ancaster, Hamilton, known as Lindley's Farm & Market, has revealed plans to cease operations. Established over 180 years ago at 900…

Insights into onion market dynamics and transportation challenges before Thanksgiving

Marc Bybee of Eagle Eye Produce in Nyssa, OR, provided insights into the current market conditions as of November 5. Bybee noted that demand is stable, with…

Dollar nears four-month high amid Trump policy expectations, Fed rate cut speculation

In the wake of Donald Trump's victory in the U.S. presidential election, the dollar maintained its position near four-month peaks, buoyed by its largest…

Mexico's blueberry production to rise in 2024 despite drought challenges

The USDA's voluntary annual blueberry report anticipates Mexico's blueberry output in 2024 to reach 81,000 tons, marking an 8% uptick from 2023. This increase…

Avi Bar, CEO Mor International:

“Somewhat lazy start to Israel’s bell pepper season, volumes will start increasing in coming weeks.”

The bell pepper season in Israel looks promising, but is off to a slow start. Demand in European markets for Israeli bell peppers is also increasing…

Lorenza Ciccaroni. N&K:

"Lychee sales range from box orders for catering to full pallets for retailers"

At N&K in Barendrecht, the first South African lychees have arrived by air freight. "We started with the Early Delight variety, which will be available…

Javier Moreno, of Mister Pistacho:

"The demand is such that this year we have sold every last tree we had produced in the nursery"

Spain's pistachio production grew by 20.5% in the 2023/24 season compared to the previous one, and by 65.8% compared to the average of the last 5…

Frans Buijsrogge, Cooling Company Buijsrogge:

"Strong pear market, but caution needed to avoid overstocking"

The top fruit market is currently developing steadily, according to Frans Buijsrogge of the Goes-based refrigeration company of the same name. "There's…

Early end for Portuguese grape season

The Portuguese grape season has come to an early end, says Susana Ferreira, commercial and marketing director of Portuguese grape exporter Vale da…

Delay of the Egyptian spring onion season seen as a blessing in disguise

The 2024/2025 Egyptian spring onion season got off to a late start, due to a hotter summer. However, according to Tomna's Ralph Nakhal, growers were…

Tough start for young avocados as heatwave follows hail

Sunday and Monday clocked the hottest temperatures recorded for this period in years across South Africa's Mpumalanga Province and southern…

Could demand lead to an extension of the Egyptian sweet potato season?

The sweet potato campaign is progressing well in Egypt, with significant volumes exported so far this season. According to Kareem Al-Shorbagy, managing…

"This season marks a major step forward in the stability of the avocado industry in Morocco"

The Moroccan Hass avocado season began on October 28 with record volumes, which led to a drop in prices compared to the previous season. For Yassin…

Zespri and Taizhou sign MOU for new kiwifruit cold store facility in China

Zespri has signed a Memorandum of Understanding which will see the expansion of kiwifruit import facilities at Damaiyu Port in Taizhou, China, located…

Egyptian table grape production to hit 1.59 MMT in 2024/25 with quality gains

Egyptian table grape production is forecast to increase to 1.59 million metric tons (MMT) in marketing year (MY) 2024/25 (October 2024 through…

AREFLH annual forum in Brussels focuses on evolving agricultural policy

At this strategic time, the AREFLH is closing its event devoted to agricultural policy in the new European legislature in Brussels today. Today, the…

Potato harvest nears completion with over 80% harvested, yield concerns persist

Growers continue to harvest this week, and many are seeing the end in sight for harvest 2024. In general weather and ground conditions have been…

International research team advances potato cultivation for climate resilience

Heat, dry spells, and flooding—the whole of nature is under stress, and potatoes are no exception. As a food staple, there is particular interest in…

Pelemix

Technical advantages of the use of coco peat bags for tomato cultivation

Coco peat, a product derived from coconut husks, has become a sustainable and effective growing medium, especially for tomato cultivation, as it offers…

Container ship idle rates at historic low amid Red Sea crisis

Alphaliner has reported a historic low in the idle container fleet for the first ten months of the year, with the Red Sea crisis impacting ship…

GreenLand Organic connects Andalusia's organic farmers with consumers

In Andalusia, a region known for its abundant citrus and subtropical fruits, GreenLand Organic has emerged as an ethical initiative connecting local farmers…

Spain seizes record 13 tons of cocaine in banana shipment from Ecuador

Spanish authorities have reported the country's largest cocaine seizure to date, amounting to 13 tons. The operation unfolded in the southern port of Algeciras…

Breakthrough in potato research:

StCDF1 gene boosts nitrogen use and tuber growth

Recent advancements in plant science have shed light on the StCDF1 gene's critical role in enhancing nitrogen use efficiency in potatoes, a key crop in…