Uncertainty causes increased interest for Canadian grown produce

Jump in demand for limes

Demand on limes has seen a notable increase in the last week. "Foodservice, for example, was very slow in January and February, but especially in the last week, it's picked up…

Caborca asparagus supply starting to lighten

A transition period is just ahead for the asparagus supply from Mexico. "Industry supply is beginning to decrease from the Caborca Mexico region," says…

Uncertainty causes increased interest for Canadian grown produce

While there is currently still snow on the ground in the garden of Quebec, the expectation is for the planting season of iceberg lettuce, Romaine…

Berry partnership expands with new flavors

Fresh produce grower, marketer, and distributor Oppy and G&M Farms, a berry producer based in Selma, California, will introduce a new wave of premium…

New Business Development Manager for Red Sun Farms

Red Sun Farms announced the addition of Paul J. Mastronardi as its Business Development Manager. With a background in the greenhouse industry, Paul J.…

Fresh Del Monte acquires majority stake in Ugandan avocado oil producer

Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. has announced the acquisition of a majority stake in Avolio, a Ugandan supplier of bulk crude and edible avocado oil. The…

Consumers to weigh in on perceptions of genetic editing in fighting citrus greening

With the citrus industry at a crossroads, growers are looking for any solution to cope with the deadly citrus greening disease. Scientists see genetic…

Nonprofit launches “Food is Medicine” webpage

Brighter Bites, a national nonprofit that delivers fresh fruits and vegetables directly into families' hands, has launched a new webpage dedicated to…

PACA violation updates and more

In a complaint filed on March 21, 2024, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) alleged that Safeway Fresh Foods LLC, Vineland, N.J., failed to make full payment promptly in the…

"Indian mango season has been a bit of a mixed bag"

The Indian mango season has had to deal with unexpected weather changes, lowering the yield, says Nomaan Khilji, Director of Indian fresh produce…

Spring signifies local Ojai Pixie tangerines and organic Harry’s Berries

The Ojai Pixie Tangerine season is officially underway, and this year, the Pixie harvest looks especially promising, with a strong harvest of smaller…

Seasonal Perishable Products Weekly Update

Mixed pricing and supply trends for spring produce

Produce movement and pricing trends remain mixed across key categories as spring approaches. While avocado and blueberry volumes from Mexico are steady,…

Apple industry faces tariff uncertainty and oversupply challenges

An old saying, often attributed to Japanese origins, mentions living in interesting times. The tree fruit sector, particularly apples, is experiencing such…

University of Minnesota develops cold-hardy grape varieties

The University of Minnesota Horticulture Research Center (HRC) in Excelsior is dedicated to breeding wine and table grape varieties that can withstand the…

Proposed shipping fees raise concerns for U.S. banana trade

A U.S. Trade Representative proposal to impose million-dollar fees on Chinese-built cargo ships visiting U.S. ports is drawing attention, particularly…

Mexico

Two new Habanero chili varieties launched

To strengthen the Habanero chili production chain through collaboration between science and the agricultural sector, Yucatan's Scientific Research Center…

Steve Elfering named chair of Potatoes USA board

Potatoes USA, the national marketing, research, and promotion board for the potato sector, has appointed Steve Elfering of Boise, Idaho, as Chair of…

Fruit Attraction São Paulo: A new strategic meeting point for Latin America

Fruit Attraction São Paulo's second edition started with a dynamic atmosphere and a notable expansion over the previous year. From a single pavilion in…

Guilherme Coelho, Abrafrutas:

"Brazil continues to assert itself more and more as a large fruit producer"

The expansion of the Brazilian fruit sector was evident during the Fruit Attraction fair held in São Paulo, which in its second edition doubled in size…

In China, a futuristic café lets you pick your own strawberries

Seen on Creapills: A greenhouse café where you can pick your own strawberries simply by lifting your arm.

"It's getting increasingly difficult to source oranges in Egypt"

The Egyptian orange campaign is coming to a premature end due to difficulties in sourcing oranges for export. Zeinab Mohammed, export sales…

Low prices for Egyptian potatoes despite increasing demand

Egyptian potato exports maintain their upward trend of the last three years, with a remarkable increase in exports to Russia among other countries.…

South African top fruit season in full swing at OV Fruit

"Blush pears particularly popular among ethnic consumers"

The bulk of the South African pear supply has already arrived at OV Fruit. This season, the importer will receive a full range of South African pear…

Its value comes from the natural absence of aflatoxins

The Sicilian almond is now ready for the market

In the heart of southeastern Sicily lies a gastronomic specialty of unparalleled value: the Avola almond. Internationally recognized as one of the…

Lizelle Venter – Amondel Packers

Levubu Avo Enterprise offers a master class during a testing season

Twenty years ago, Lizelle Venter took over the running of the family-owned packhouse, a space in which she literally grew up, working there during…

"Biocontrol solutions are showing positive outcomes in Morocco"

With the constant exclusion of active ingredients in crop protection products authorized in key markets, such as the European Union, growers around the…

Brendon Osborn - Heartland Fruit

"Customer-focused production has been a core focus of Heartland from the beginning"

The New Zealand apple harvest is well underway, and growing conditions in Nelson have been good. "We had a mixed summer and while the average…

Fairtrade International appoints Lisa Prassack as CEO

Fairtrade International, the global non-profit and multistakeholder organisation working to make trade fairer for farmers and workers worldwide, has…

New reefer units and telematics adopted to boost efficiency

Dole Fresh Fruit Co. has placed an order for 400 Star Cool 1.1 refrigeration units, which will include the Sekstant telematics system. The decision is…

First South African 2025 lemons arrive in India

The first shipment of South African lemons for the 2025 season arrived in India this week. This arrival is also the very first shipment of lemons…

Mark Greeve, Anaco&Greeve

"As ripeners, we’ll always have added value"

Mark Greeve of Anaco & Greeve shares some interesting, sometimes surprising, insights about the banana market: Eastern Europe leads the way regarding…

Indonesia prepares direct durian exports to China

Indonesia is preparing to initiate direct durian exports to China, the largest global market for the fruit. Currently, Vietnam and Thailand dominate this…

Evolution of blueberry cultivation and varieties in Peru

The number of areas certified for blueberries for export in Peru has increased remarkably, consolidating the Peruvian blueberry's position in the global…

Colombia’s blueberry production expected to grow 669% by 2026

Colombia's blueberry sector is developing rapidly, and according to estimates from the Agricultural Rural Planning Unit (Upra), the area devoted to this…

New shipping alliances aim to boost schedule reliability

After a month of integration, new alliances in container shipping are showing potential to influence competition among carriers. The sector has faced…

Banana sector defends exporters amid drug trade allegations

There is a reaction from the Ecuadorian banana sector following remarks by "political figures" impacting banana exporters due to alleged drug trafficking…

Azerbaijan among the largest tomato suppliers to Russia in 2025

Since the beginning of 2025, Azerbaijan has supplied 28,700 tons of tomatoes to Russia, according to the Report, citing data from Rosselkhoznadzor. As of March…

Panama proposes megaport to boost canal operations

Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino has proposed the development of a megaport on the Pacific to enhance the Panama Canal's operations. This announcement…