US private equity firm makes offer on Australia's Costa Group

Will California stone fruit prices level off?

A light supply and strong demand for California stone fruit are challenging the export market. “The demand overall is making it more difficult for…

Miracle berry makes sour or tart fruits naturally sweeter

“The miracle berry originates in Ghana, West Africa and that’s where we source it directly from our own farms,” says Dr Emmanuel Asare, MD with…

Australian group gets $927 mln buyout offer from PE firm Paine Schwartz

US investor puts in takeover bid - valuing Costa Group at $1.6 billion

Yesterday, Australia’s Costa Group said it would give US private equity Paine Schwartz Partners (PSP) access to its books after a A$1.39 billion ($927.41…

US produce prescriptions for patients with diabetes might save billions in health care costs

Produce prescription programs could save the US at least $40 billion in medical bills. This is one of the outcomes of a report by Friedman School of Nutrition…

Farmer's share of 4th of July food dollar

According to data from the American Farm Bureau’s annual Fourth of July market basket survey, consumers can expect this year’s Fourth of July cookout…

Chile updates citrus export estimates for the 2023 season

The ASOEX Citrus Committee has issued a new estimate for June's citrus export volumes, following the impact of frost and the recent rains. In this new…

Despite weather and labor challenges

Sweet corn is still premier crop for Pennsylvania farmers

Owner and operator of Windy Heights Farm in East Huntingdon, Greg Forejt Jr., was determined to get an early start on the sweet corn season this year. He and…

Early spring heatwave and summer hail take away volumes in country’s north

Short South African citrus season predicted

Export estimates for various citrus categories have been amended downwards: navels by 500,000 15kg cartons to reach an estimate of 24.8 million 15kg…

WAPA apple and pear stock figures for 1 June 2023

European apple stocks in June were 23.4% lower than in 2022

WAPA, the World Apple and Pear Association, released the apple and pear stock figures for 1 June 2023. The figures show that in Europe apple stocks…

Garlic production down by 20% in Cordoba after 40% reduction in the acreage

The president of the Garlic Sector at Asaja, Miguel del Pino, reported that the province of Cordoba's garlic production this year will be reduced by…

Wiggins Watermelons produces great fruit in Caldwell, Texas

Watermelon cultivation is widespread across more than 40% of Texas' counties and rural regions. Caldwell is home to one the largest annual crop of watermelons,…

As US Congress will consider access for South African exports

‘South African government should clarify its stance on Russia’

Experts have stated that the South African government is running out of time to clarify its stance on Russia, as tens of thousands of jobs hang in the balance.…

"Our export volumes increased by at least 40% this year"

The export campaign for Egyptian potatoes is drawing to a close, with the last containers to Europe scheduled for July 10. According to Mohammad…

Congestion eased, business fluidity promoted in Eastern Cape port terminals

Transnet Port Terminals (TPT), Transnet Freight Rail (TFR) and Maersk are proud to announce their successful collaboration in implementing a…

Why should farmers grow more purple corn?

The demand for healthier food options is on the rise, driven by an increasing number of health-conscious consumers. According to a survey by Food…

Pierre Gélébart, Prince de Bretagne

“The French large artichoke market is finally back on track”

“We have had three very complicated weeks for large artichokes,” explains Pierre Gélébart, product manager at Prince de Bretagne.The market was not…

Stephen McCormack - McCormack Family Farms

"We are hoping we don’t get any more extreme weather and will finish the season on a high."

The weather has not been kind to Irish farmers so far this year. Earlier in the year they had the wettest March/April on record with 140mm of rainfall…

Chris Rose - Asplins Producer Organisation

“Quality this season is excellent and volumes have been reasonable, supply currently higher than demand"

The UK raspberry season started around 10 days late in mid-May but is now in full production. Asplins Producer Organisation has growers throughout the…

EastFruit

Organic products in Georgia – high demand, low consumer awareness

Greenhouse farm “Bostani” (translated as “Vegetable Garden”) will not be able to export for several more years. Beka Barjadze, the founder of the…

MSC UK expands Ipswich Head Office with new premises

Mediterranean Shipping Company (UK) Ltd has announced the expansion of its UK head office in Ipswich, with the formal opening of an additional office…

Gautier Semences:

Three new Fusarium resistant outdoor lettuce varieties made available

Faced with the arrival of new races of Bremia (downy mildew of lettuce) and the spread of the Fusarium threat, Gautier Semences already offers a wide…

French lettuce producer achieves optimal washing result with a new line

The installation of the new line for washing lettuce grown by the French family company, in one of its two existing production facilities, required a…

Average wholesale prices of bananas in Europe

Week 25: Average wholesale prices of bananas from Latin America stood at €125/100 kgs in France

In week 25, the average wholesale prices of bananas from Latin America stood at €125/100 kgs in France. Average wholesale prices of bananas from Latin America…

The price is formed on the wholesale market, where small farmers sell their apples

The price of an apple in Ukraine is determined by small farmers

Horticulture in Ukraine is a very interesting industry in terms of price formation, as the director of horticulture and vegetable farming, Taras Melnyk,…

King of Garlic, Nick Diamantopoulos:

‘Not all garlic is equal’

Nick Diamantopoulos stocks some of Australia’s leading chains with over 300 varieties of garlic. Among some, he is known as the ‘King of Garlic’. Diamantopoulos is a major garlic…

Oversupply and low demand lower avocado prices by 20% in Ho Chi Minh City

The price of avocado 034 from the Central Highlands, Vietnam's largest avocado-growing area, has dropped 20% year on year thanks to oversupply and low demand…

Easyfresh announces integration of Konoike Shipping Co., from Japan into Easyfresh family

Easyfresh has issued a statement saying they are happy to announce the integration of Konoike Shipping Co., from Japan into the Easyfresh family. Konoike…

Lack of fruit and veg consumption among children linked to income and maternal factors

In a recent study, researchers reviewed demographic and health surveys between 2006–2020 at the global scale, looking for clear trends of zero fruit/vegetable…