Village Farms shifts focus to cannabis

Village Farms has officially closed the deal to spin off its U.S. produce business, finalizing its…

José Antonio Castro and Arturo Medina, of ProHass

Lower export prospects for Peruvian Hass avocados in 2025

The Peruvian Association of Hass Avocado Producers and Exporters (ProHass) has announced a 20%…

Adrian Bayly, Avos America:

"The United States' avocado market has declined significantly, but the citrus market is much more stable"

"It's been a difficult season in the United States because of the tariffs that the U.S. imposed on…

Cucumber coating could spell end to single-use plastic wraps

Akorn Technology, a pioneer in all-natural coatings for fresh fruits and vegetables, has launched a…

Ray van Vilsteren, of Orange Export

Colombian Tahiti lime exports are focused on the U.S. due to high costs and difficulty to ship to Europe

"This year, Colombia's overall Tahiti lime production has been better than in recent years, thanks…

New ultra-late cherry varieties will extend British Columbia’s season

British Columbia (B.C.) cherries still need to go through June drop, but up until now, all…

GLOBAL MARKET OVERVIEW BANANAS

The global banana market is navigating a mix of stability, supply constraints, and shifting demand…

Overview of port situation by continent

Global port congestion only a few quarters away from pre-pandemic levels

Globally, a pivotal shift in shipping dynamics can be witnessed. According to a recent Port…

New joint venture in table grape category

Pacific Trellis Fruit Company, owner of the Dulcinea® Brand, announced a long-term joint venture…

A closer look at the Pacific Northwest cherry season

This year's Northwest cherry crop is anticipated to be a strong one. "We're seeing a great fruit…

Pricing strong on tight worldwide banana supply

Banana supply is slim right now–unusually so for this time of year. "We have a lot of gaps on the…

Grape crop being assessed after weekend rains in Mexico

This week, growers and shippers of Mexican grapes are undergoing assessments of their crops…

Hydroponic tomato grower sells assets to new owner and operator

The hydroponic grower of year-round tomatoes in the northern clime of Owatonna, Minn., Bushel Boy…

Good market on watermelons ahead of local deals starting

The supply of watermelon right now looks to be well matched with demand. "It's not tight but at the…

Uncertainty created a softer walnut market for prolonged time

The success of the California walnut industry largely depends on exports. On average, about…