This week's North America Highlights

Busy first day at Asia Fruit Logistica in Hong Kong

Today, September 4, marked the first exhibition day of Asia Fruit Logistica in Hong Kong. More than…

Peru beats Chile as the leading exporter of table grapes, while China jumps into the top 3

Which country exports the most grapes globally? Who is increasing or decreasing their exports the…

USDA:

Florida citrus acreage down 17 percent, production up 12 percent

All citrus acreage down 17 percentResults of the annual Commercial Citrus Inventory show total…

Mexico consolidates its position as the world's second-largest exporter of key agricultural products

In 2024, Mexico has become the world's second-largest exporter of chili, broccoli, cauliflower,…

California Valencia season to end a few weeks early

Valencia orange supply from California will finish early this season. "Most shippers will be done…

Space tomato plants take up less space and yield more fruit

The first space-grown tomatoes are estimated to be harvested early to mid-2025. "We're currently in…

GLOBAL MARKET OVERVIEW: APPLES

Overall, volumes seem to be lower at the start of the European apple season. Top fruit picking is…

Table grape forecast adjusted downward

California is experiencing a much better stone fruit season

The volume of stone fruit from California is higher this year and the season is expected to run…

Tucumán is on alert after a vector insect of the HLB disease was discovered on a citrus farm

Argentina's National Agri-Food Health and Quality Service (SENASA) has confirmed the presence of…

Lime pricing to strengthen imminently

Pricing is already very high on Mexican limes and will continue to climb as of this weekend. "There…

How AI makes greenhouse farming more efficient and cost-effective

Recently, 30 Canadian companies received an award for their innovative technology projects. One of…

Early end likely for 2024-2025 Pacific Northwest pear crop

The domestic pear crop is smaller this season. "The crops are really, really down across the board.…

Threat of Super Typhoon Yagi impacts second day of Asia Fruit Logistica

Super Typhoon Yagi is nearing the city of Hong Kong and as a result, opening hours of the second…

Changes to Canada's temporary foreign worker program

The federal government of Canada has introduced modifications to the Temporary Foreign Worker…

Vietnamese passion fruit to soon enter U.S. market

Following technical negotiations, the Vietnamese Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development and…