GLOBAL MARKET OVERVIEW MANDARINS

Mandarin and citrus production in the Northern Hemisphere is in the second half of its campaign with the end in sight for many producing countries. The Orri Jaffa variety is…

The next three weeks are critical for South Carolina peaches

South Carolina peach growers need a better year this year. "In 2023, total crop volume was about 10 percent of a normal crop due to a mid-March…

Strong March predicted for Florida strawberries

Florida strawberry production is gaining ground and March should see good supply. "We are still behind by about 55,000 flats on 100 acres compared to…

Vanguard International and Continental Fresh partner on branded table grape program

Continental Fresh LLC, a grower, shipper and importer of fresh fruits and vegetables from Latin America, has come together with Vanguard Group…

Star Group’s co-founder and CEO retires

David Karwacki, The Star Group's co-founder and long-time chief executive has retired and will act as special advisor to the CEO until May 30th, 2024.…

Are consumers and customers willing to support something new?

While many players in the vertical farm industry were rushing to share their stories on sustainable cultivation and improved food safety to raise…

California avocado growers hoping for warm growing days following recent rains

California anticipates a somewhat smaller avocado crop this season. "The forecast is for 208 million pounds of California avocados," says Terry Splane,…

Lipman Family Farms makes acquisition

Lipman Family Farms proudly announces its strategic expansion with the acquisition of Northeast Produce. This move marks Lipman's 12th acquisition in…

Toppenish, Washington, and Markesan, Wisconsin

Del Monte Foods announces plant closures in the US

Del Monte Foods is set to shut down operations at its facilities in Toppenish, Washington, and Markesan, Wisconsin. This move is part of the company's…

South Mill Champs and Grupo APAL form strategic joint venture to expand mushroom production in Mexico

South Mill Champs, a leading North American grower and supplier of fresh mushrooms and functional mushroom foods, announced that it has entered into a…

IFPA meetings connect school menu planners with growers, processors

Last week, the International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) coordinated a series of "speed dating" meetings to connect produce companies with menu…

“Vegetable of the Year” on display at SEPC

Frieda's Branded Produce is returning to Southeast Produce Council's Southern Exposure conference and trade show this March 7-9th to celebrate some of…

US study says refrigeration reduces E. coli contamination in leafy greens

A recent investigation by the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign delves into the factors influencing E. coli contamination across various leafy greens,…

Heavy rains disrupt Californian agriculture

In California, the agricultural sector is currently facing disruptions due to an unusual pattern of heavy rainfall, particularly impacting strawberry fields…

British Columbia

Apple maggot threat emerges in Terrace

In Terrace, local orchardists are facing a growing concern over the potential spread of apple maggots, posing a risk to apple trees in the region. Charles…

Michigan orchards grapple with surplus apple stock

Wells Orchards, nestled in Ottawa County, Michigan, is experiencing an overflow of apples despite a late-winter snowstorm. Michael Wells attributes…

State of Vermont moves forward with a bill to ban neonicotinoids

In a significant legislative move, the Vermont House Committee on Agriculture, Food Resiliency, and Forestry advanced a bill aiming to prohibit most…

Challenges remain for strawberry farmers in the US

In Dover, off Highway 92, Berry Sweet Acres stands as a testament to the year-long efforts of Matt Parke, a fourth-generation farmer from the renowned…

Chilean cherries take to the skies with Maersk Air Freight

As the seasons change, vibrant anticipation fills the air – it's that time of year when cherries fill our markets and tables. While some see it as the…

Elrita Venter & Hendri Venter – Bovenvlei

Early kickoff to South Africa's pomegranate season

In the traditional grain area of the Swartland in South Africa, Bovenvlei farm grows the mid-season 'Wonderful' pomegranate, a hardy variety with…

"Our greenhouses provide optimal growing conditions for Egyptian peppers"

In a context of generally higher temperatures in Egypt, and unpredictable temperature swings, the model of production in a controlled environment has…

Higher temperatures and regional tensions shape the Egyptian season

Climate change and geopolitical tensions dictate the pace of the agricultural season in Egypt, as well as trade flows. Nihal Abdel Ghaffar, founder and…

Egypt almost doubled fresh fruit exports to EU in 2023

According to EastFruit, Egyptian fresh fruit exporters, who target the EU market, had a very successful year in 2023. They managed to almost double their…

The crisis at Bab al-Mandab continues to hamper Egyptian citrus exports

The Strait of Bab El Mandab - translated from Arabic as "Gate of Grief" - continues to live up to its name in the context of the crisis in the Red Sea.…

Zespri promotes daily fruit consumption in Singapore with 'pillbox' packaging

Zespri has launched a novel packaging solution, the Fruit Pillbox, designed to promote daily fruit consumption in Singapore. This innovative packaging,…

Kurt Livingston - Fern Ridge Fresh

“After two record wet seasons it has been great to have a warm dry summer"

The apple harvest has been slow to start in New Zealand this season, but now the Royal Gala harvest is in full swing. The last two seasons have been…

Michael Franks - Seeka

Kiwiberry and kiwifruit volumes much more positive after long spells of fine weather

The kiwiberry and kiwifruit harvests are looking positive this season, New Zealand growers have had to contend with a couple of wet winters and some…

B&C Lifestyle

"Chinese ginger's mild flavor and lower fiber is distinctive"

A decade ago, this Dutch company predicted ginger would become an important item on the European market. B&C Lifestyle received its first container of…

Christophe Van Haelst, Van Haelst Fruit:

"Overseas pear arrivals have little impact"

The Belgian pear market is well-balanced for now. "It was bustling until January, and things have slowed slightly more than expected. Supply and demand…

Robert Tomlinson - B Tomlinson & Sons

"Social media has done a lot to increase demand for our rhubarb"

The harvest in the famous Rhubarb Triangle in West Yorkshire has been going for two months now and yields are looking good. Robert Tomlinson and his…

Kees Boonman, Zeeland Fruit:

'Export of Conference pears is going fantastically, Alexander Lucas has come to a standstill'

The export of Conference pears is currently going exceptionally well. "The pears are going in all directions, and it's truly a challenge to keep up…

"The raspberry market is very volatile and diverse every year"

Bfruit is a grower´s organization of berries and kiwi, located in Portugal with some production all over the country. Filipa Bragança, Manager of…

Bonduelle Group: 2023-2024 first half year - Financial Results

'Revenue and profitability in line with annual targets'

The Bonduelle Group's revenue for the 1st half of fiscal year 2023-2024 amounted 1,213.1 million euros compared with 1,243.4 million euros for the 1st…

Kuehne+Nagel had a good 2023 result

Group net turnover amounted to CHF 23.8 billion in 2023

Kuehne+Nagel's business results normalised in 2023 following the special economic situation in the years 2021 and 2022. The Group's net turnover…

Drewry's

World Container Index - 29 Feb

Drewry’s World Container Index decreased to $3,493 per 40ft container this week

Drewry's World Container Index decreased by 5% to $3,493 per 40ft container this week. The composite index decreased by 5% to $3,493 per 40ft container this week…

Unveiling the blue hue: scientists crack the code of blueberries' color"

Scientists from the University of Bristol have unraveled the mystery behind the blue color of blueberries. The blue appearance is not due to the…

Mintec

Dutch processing potatoes reach their highest-ever February price as availability continues to tighten

The demand for free-buy supplies of potatoes in the EU remains robust, but the supply is tightening. This is because many growers no longer have…