U.S. apple storage down seven percent compared to November 2023

Mexican lime supply increasing again

Lime supply is good right now. "Mexican fruit has come in pretty heavy in the last two to three weeks," says Dax Cooke, head of sales for Farm Direct…

Greater volume on organic microgreens in South Carolina

Situated in its new facility for more than six months now, one certified organic microgreen grower is seeing a significantly greater supply than this…

Rachel Roberts, President of American Mushroom:

“There has never been a recall on fresh mushroom produced in the U.S.”

Button mushrooms (Agaricus) continue to be the most familiar, widely planted and consumed in the U.S. but it is often the imported Enoki mushrooms from…

Yamil Gómez Cid of EMEX A.C.:

"Our target is to maintain mango quality in the face of phytosanitary challenges, such as fruit flies"

Mexican mango, a fruit with deep cultural roots in the country, has led Mexico to become the world's largest exporter, with shipments going especially…

U.S. apple storage down seven percent compared to November 2023

According to a monthly survey, the total number of apples in storage on November 1, 2024, was 177 million bushels, seven percent less than last…

Trump's tariffs could hit importers harder than rising freight rates

During the U.S. presidential campaign, then-candidate and now-president-elect Donald Trump proposed implementing 10-20% across-the-board tariffs on most…

Labor actions halt operations at major Canadian ports, disrupting cargo flow

Following is an update on the ongoing labor actions that are impacting Canada's major ports in Montreal, Vancouver, and Prince Rupert. MontrealFollowing…

David Maticorena, CEO and founder of Agrocitrus

Water crisis in northern Peru has posed significant challenges for lime producers

There's a booming international market for Tahiti limes, and Peruvian exports of this citrus fruit are achieving remarkable growth. The United States,…

The Polar Express

Launching themed navel orange promotion for the holidays

Sunkist Growers, Inc. is thrilled to kick off the 2024 holiday season with an exciting new collaboration with Warner Bros. Discovery, bringing together…

Lineage reports Q3 2024 results and acquisitions

Lineage, a global temperature-controlled warehouse REIT, today announced its financial results for the third quarter of 2024. Third-quarter 2024…

Chiquita's ugly sweater giveaway brings festive fun

Chiquita introduces its Yellow Holidays Giveaway, marking the season with an initiative on Instagram from November 20th to December 9th. Participants…

Holiday cheer and rising produce prices mark the season in retail ads

Retailers brought out even more holiday cheer this week, with Thanksgiving and winter holiday meal favorites well-featured. New crop California Navel…

AgroFresh expands FreshCloud to improve produce quality and reduce waste

AgroFresh Solutions has announced collaborations with Rubens Technologies and Escavox, aimed at enhancing its FreshCloud digital platform. These partnerships…

Mass deportations could drive up grocery prices, strain Michigan’s agriculture

A key campaign commitment from President-elect Donald Trump, involving the mass deportations of undocumented immigrants, could potentially conflict with…

Arnold Farms adopts automation to tackle rising costs

At Arnold Farms in Atwater, a shift towards automation in sweet potato harvesting has been introduced to address rising labor costs. The farm has implemented…

Massachusetts cuts HIP benefits, sparking concerns for families and farmers

In Massachusetts, the Department of Transitional Assistance's Healthy Incentives Program (HIP), which supplements food assistance recipients with funds for…

The potential impact of tariffs on grocery prices

With recent policy shifts and the prospect of new tariffs on imported goods, consumers may start to see noticeable changes in grocery store prices. For…

Adex Celebrates Exporters' Day

Peru is the fifth-largest exporter in Latin America and the Caribbean

Julio Pérez Alván, the president of the Association of Exporters (Adex), stated during the celebration of Exporters' Day, which is commemorated on…

From January to September, Colombia exported 102,376 tons of Hass avocado

According to information from Corpohass, Hass avocado remains one of Colombia's main export products and the second largest income generator for the country.…

Colombia implements measures to combat devastating banana fungus TR4

Colombia faces a challenge with the Tropical Race 4 (TR4) fungal disease, threatening its significant banana exports. TR4, a disease caused by the Fusarium…

Peru's grape harvest kicks off with focus on new ARRA varieties

Peru has commenced its grape harvest season in the Piura region, marking a period of productivity for one of the top-table grape exporters globally.…

"The Senegalese mango export industry is on the verge of collapse"

Over the past few seasons, the Senegalese mango export industry has been confronted with difficulties so consequential as to threaten its future.…

Ethan Luth, Bayer:

"Breeders to help growers with challenges as energy, water and disease pressure"

Breeding new vegetable varieties can sometimes feel like a juggling act. Seed companies need to take into account not just their own interests, but…

Jakob Van Poucke, Sealogis:

"In the transportation industry, it's important to first build a good reputation"

"We have steady growth," is how Jakob Van Poucke describes the development of the perishable/agro division at logistics service provider Sealogis…

Agustina Ramírez, of Ajos Agus Ramírez:

"We are launching a new garlic-based product that has already attracted the interest of several multinationals"

Garlic is one of the most popular and an indispensable condiment in many international cuisines and Spain is the largest producer and exporter in the…

Local governments have introduced a series of measures to boost the citrus industry

"Red-heart kiwifruit production has decreased, as more farmers shrift to citrus planting"

Red-heart kiwifruit production in the Pujiang region of Sichuan, China, is nearing the end of its season, while local citrus fruits are poised to take…

"Jinqiu Shatangju tangerines have become a popular variety with high market acceptance"

Jinqiu Shatangju tangerines are grown in many regions across China. Thanks to their early market entry and excellent overall characteristics, demand…

Portuguese season should have a better second half

The first stretch of the Portuguese apple season might not be representative of what is in store for the season next, says João Juma, Export Manager of…

Europe Retail Packaging:

“Fresh herb market heading into a roller coaster ride this winter, with challenges beyond expectations”

The upcoming winter season for the fresh herb market is seeing the industry brace for a turbulent period ahead. The Netherlands-based Europe Retail…

Khaled El-Haggan, CEO of Haggan Group

"Demand for Medjool dates this season is beyond any expectations"

The Egyptian Medjool season is progressing nicely with demand high and prices rocketing, to the delight of growers. Khaled El-Haggan, CEO of Haggan…

SA fruit industry launches pest monitoring centre to fight invasive threats

The South African deciduous fruit industry proudly announces the launch of a Centre of Excellence dedicated to advancing pest monitoring and safeguarding the…

Weekly banana price report - week 45

Banana prices surge by over 5% in Belize, show stability in Colombia

Recent data on banana prices reveals notable weekly fluctuations across key global markets. Belize, a part of the ACP group, experienced an average…

South African avocados face global market challenges, seek solutions

At the Subtrop Marketing Symposium in White River, Mpumalanga, industry experts discussed the challenges faced by South African avocados in the global market.…

South African farmers urged to brace for extreme weather as rainfall patterns shift

The Department of Agriculture, Land Reform, and Rural Development in South Africa has emphasized the importance of vigilance among farmers regarding extreme…

Geopolitical tensions cut Philippines’ banana exports as Vietnam takes lead

Rising geopolitical tensions in the West Philippine Sea have led to a decrease in China's purchases of bananas from the Philippines, impacting the country's…

Early-maturing Nanfeng orange aims to revitalize China’s citrus industry

In Jiangxi province, China, a fruit grower named Li Ningxian observed in 2004 that some Nanfeng oranges were maturing roughly six weeks earlier than the norm.…

DP World opens first all-electric berth at London Gateway for greener shipping

DP World has initiated the world's first all-electric berth at London Gateway, marking the arrival of its inaugural ships. This development introduces a fleet…

Bahia leads Brazil in passion fruit production, growth in 2023

Bahia has retained its position at the forefront of Brazilian fruit agriculture, particularly in passion fruit cultivation, according to the Agribusiness…

New Zealand's potato spending hits $1 billion with production down, report finds

New Zealand's expenditure on potatoes surpassed $1 billion last year, predominantly on chips and frozen fries, as per the Fresh Facts 2024 report from United…

South Australia battles fruit fly outbreaks to protect $1.3 billion horticulture industry

South Australia remains the sole mainland state in Australia devoid of an established fruit fly population, distinguishing itself for its clean fruit and…

New Hazera CEO reflects on the horticultural industry

In his two and half years as Deputy CEO, and in leadership roles at dynamic global companies, Ofer Peleg has gained significant experience in business…

Nairobi onion traders resist relocation over space, trade ties with Tanzania at stake

In Nairobi, Kenya, onion traders at the Wakulima Market, known as Marikiti, are challenging their proposed move to the Kangundo Road Market, citing…