June rains in New Mexico delay start of Hatch chile season

Recent rains in New Mexico pushed back the start of the Hatch chile season. "We had a pretty big monsoon roll in the second half of June, and that's…

Strong supply of southern hemisphere citrus into U.S. market

The southern hemisphere citrus season is in full swing with supply coming from several countries. "We've been witnessing very good quality from South…

Short season projected for Florida longan

Despite the rains in Florida, production continues on the state's longan fruit. "Rain really has no effect on the longan at this point because they are…

Packaging redesign highlights benefits of greenhouse-grown greens

BrightFarms debuted its new packaging and rebrand, spotlighting the benefits of greenhouse-grown greens as the category continues to build. With a new…

Crop update on British Columbia cherry harvest

Jealous Fruits is well into its cherry season and provides an update on its varieties in production. Kordia cherries. Kordia: The grower-shippers'…

Zero-rated South African macadamia exports to China will soften blow of U.S. tariffs

South Africa sells around a fifth of its macadamias to the United States. Industry body Macadamias South Africa (SAMAC) has made the sums, South…

U.S. cuts Indonesia tariffs to 19% in new deal

Both U.S. President Trump and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto announced an adjustment in the tariff rate on Indonesian goods from 32% to 19%. This shift…

Ecuador exports its first Tango mandarin to the United States

The first container of 23,000 kilos of Ecuadorian Tango mandarins destined for California was loaded at the port of Guayaquil on July 14, marking the beginning…

New research unlocks nutritional and shelf-life potential of passion fruit

Consumers of passion fruit get more than just a tasty drink or snack. It's packed with nutrients like vitamin C, fiber, and antioxidants, making it a…

Western Cape and Canada boost trade ties

"The door is open to the Western Cape for Canada to boost investment," was the key message from a high-level meeting held in Cape Town between Canada's…

Buchanan applauds end of U.S.-Mexico tomato trade deal

Congressman Vern Buchanan, Vice Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee and member of the Trade Subcommittee, released the following statement after the…

Brazil seeks U.S. quota to avoid fruit export losses

The presidents of Abrafrutas and the Union of Rural Producers of Petrolina engaged in dialogue regarding the postponement of import tax for six months and…

University of New Hampshire identifies best seedless grapes for New England

Researchers at the University of New Hampshire (UNH) have found that locally grown seedless table grapes could become a viable crop for northern New…

Dutch delegation visits Oregon for agtech collaboration

Earlier this month, Oregon State University (OSU) researchers welcomed a group of farmers and agricultural technology representatives from the Netherlands…

Alberta farmer joins Lay’s campaign for local potatoes

An Alberta agrarian, Chris Perry, from Coaldale, promotes local produce through Lay's new "Betcha the Farm" initiative, highlighting Canadian growers. Perry's…

Brazilian lime prices rise in Europe after critical months

The European market for Brazilian Tahiti lime has experienced a drastic turnaround in a matter of weeks. In the first half of the year, prices were…

"Although the industry currently has technical shortcomings, Hainan durian has significant advantages"

From late June to early July marks the ripening and market debut of Hainan durians in China. "We are still focusing on durian promotion and tasting…

Jon Clark - Fruit World International:

“The interest from overseas has really ramped up in the last few days"

The UK cherry harvest is around 40% complete, with most of the early fruit going to the domestic market. "We have been seeing interest from the export…

"Tunisian date exporters will regain their market share swiftly next season"

Last season, the absence of Tunisian dates, particularly the Deglet Nour variety, was noticeable in several markets, especially during the run-up to…

"We have maintained competitive prices this season"

The first sweet potato harvests have begun in Egypt, for a season that runs until the end of January and could extend into April or May if demand,…

Agri-tech tackles horticultural challenges in India’s J&K region

“Time for orchard modernization”

Jammu & Kashmir, India's northernmost region, remains an important hub for the country's fruit basket. "While considerable progress has been made in cold storage, grading, and…

Michael Franks - Seeka:

“It has been a big year in New Zealand with a rain-impacted harvest through the second half of the harvest season"

Seeka Limited is expecting a record 2025 year having forecast earnings to the New Zealand Stock Exchange for the current year. Seeka has forecast…

Tony Harding - Worldwide Fruit:

“Southern Hemisphere is in full supply across the range of varieties"

Stocks of Gala and Jazz in the UK are practically finished, but there are still volumes of Magic Star and Bramley in storage. "The fruit has stored…

"Both systems have their own advantages”

Manual and dynamic weighing lines for soft fruit packing

Efficient fruit packing has become increasingly crucial for producers striving to balance product quality, labour constraints, and profitability.…

Turning point for the Lebanese cherry industry

Lebanon's cherry season has come to an end after a very short run, with a sharp drop in volumes curbing the momentum of major commercial efforts.…

"The future of potato processing is local, smart, and increasingly customized"

As consumer habits evolve and market expectations rise, potato processors across the globe are under increasing pressure to deliver products that are…

Taiwan Stone Fruit Annual:

Taiwan peach output steady, nectarine imports up

Taiwan's peach industry remains stable, with approximately 1,900 hectares under cultivation. The country does not grow nectarines, focusing instead on…

World Fruit Map:

Tropical fruit trade grows as costs rise and imports climb

Global fresh fruit markets are undergoing structural change, according to Rabobank's latest World Fruit Map published in July 2025. While many trends from the…

Efficient fruit sourcing from Egypt gains global traction

If you manage produce procurement, the question is no longer whether to import fresh fruit from Egypt, but how to do it efficiently, reported the European…

Việtnam struggles to meet $8 billion fruit export goal

Việt Nam's ambitions to reach an export target of US$8 billion in fruits and vegetables may fall short amid a rebound in early 2025. Challenges such as…

Thomas Baars, SemperVere:

"We're replacing imported herbs with sustainable, local, year-round available crops"

"We can supply pesticide-free, locally-grown herbs from our circular indoor greenhouse year-round," begins Thomas Baars of SemperVere. "That means we…

Norway’s 'first fully automated vertical farm' launches

“The model is built for strategic retailers who want tighter control of their fresh supply chains"

Avisomo and Coop Norway have officially launched production at their new joint venture facility, which the companies describe as "Norway's first fully…

Hasan Falah, founder of Micro Harvest:

"Our goal is to make microgreens accessible to every household in Iraq"

Just months after joining the Wifra incubation program, Hasan Falah has built one of Iraq's most promising new ventures in sustainable food production.…