Michael DeGiglio on the Village Farms path

"In order to grow, we needed a lot of capital, and the right partner"

"In order to remain a leader in the vegetable industry, we have to get much bigger." Speaking is Michael DeGiglio, founder and CEO with Village Farms.…

Retailers are increasingly creating pollinator health policies

Pollinators, including honeybees and native insects like moths, beetles, and hoverflies, play a crucial role in the health of ecosystems as well as…

Overlap expected between Mexico and California grape season

California's grape season looks as though it's returning to a more historical start time in 2025. "The majority of the crop will start to pick in the…

“Promotional store displays move the needle for retailers”

"Cherries are one of my favorite commodities to sell and merchandise," says Brian Dey with Four Seasons Produce. One of Dey's responsibilities includes…

Weighing in on Trump's promise of immigration reform

It feels a bit like a chicken or the egg situation. Earlier this month, U.S. President Donald Trump said he would issue an order to deal with the…

Celebrate 4th of July with American Dream cherries

Just in time for the 4th of July holiday, American Dream® cherries are back, delivering flavor and a message of support. Featuring both Dark Sweet and…

One Banana recognized as one of Walmart's most trusted suppliers

One Banana has been recognized by Walmart under its prestigious TRUST Award. The recognition was presented during the Produce Growth Forum held in…

Texas Governor signs bipartisan resolution supporting cross-border tomato trade

In a strong show of support for cross-border agricultural trade and year-round food security, Texas Governor Greg Abbott has signed House Concurrent…

Sam Vasala - Sai World:

“While there’s still some market uncertainty, we’re staying flexible and optimistic"

Australian company Sai World, together with its Canadian sister company Nature's Connection, is gearing up to launch its first cherry exports from an…

Crowley opens fresh produce route to Philadelphia

Crowley has announced a new ocean shipping route connecting the U.S. Northeast with Central America, marking its first direct service between the two…

From a backyard shed to Michelin-starred menus

"Our persistence kept us moving forward"

When Malaia Martinez and Jaebin Yoo set out to build Malaia's Microgreens, they had little more than determination, a $6,000 budget, and a backyard…

Specialty fruit line expands with addition of California-grown figs

Homegrown Organic Farms is introducing California-grown figs to its specialty fruit lineup. Cultivated on a 350-acre ranch in Madera, CA—an ideal…

Next Generation Leadership Academy kicks off 2025 learning year with retreat

The Southeast Produce Council (SEPC) launched its 2025 Next Generation Leadership Academy (NGLA) with an immersive retreat at Stone Mountain, Georgia.…

Oregon trials AI-driven fertilizer system for apple orchards

Pear, cherry, and apple production remains a key part of Oregon's rural economy, valued at $200 million in 2022. However, the industry is facing…

U.S. cherry crop drops amid warm winter and low yield

The cherry harvest in the U.S. presents a contrast to the previous year, with an extremely light yield observed across various cultivars. Climatic conditions…

Lima to host the International Table Grape Congress 2025

Lima will host the 2nd International Table Grape Congress (CIUM 2025), which will take place on August 13 and 14 at the ESAN Convention Center. The event will…

Asia Fruit Logistica 2025 expands with 41 countries

Asia Fruit Logistica 2025 is preparing for a highly international edition, taking place from 3 to 5 September at AsiaWorld-Expo in Hong Kong. The trade…

Paul Marais – SOGA Organic

“The thing with farming organics is: You can't ranch what we do”

An organic citrus grower in the Eastern Cape says they have found a way of ameliorating Europe's cold steri protocol, which caused losses among their…

''Iran threatens to close Strait of Hormuz to maritime traffic''

By bombing nuclear facilities in Fordo, Natanz, and Isfahan last weekend, the United States intervened in the conflict between Israel and Iran. Tehran…

John van Berlo, Industrial Auctions:

"When buying via a machinery auction, cost saving is often a factor"

What to do when, as a start-up with a limited budget, you need equipment? A machinery auction could offer a solution. "It saves costs. That's…

Marco Bom, Ardo:

"Frozen vegetable availability is no longer a given"

Frozen vegetables offer consumers considerable benefits. They are convenient, healthy, and long-lasting. But what happens before that bag of spinach…

Georgia series – part 5:

Organic pioneering in Georgian almond farming with Spanish expertise

Just over half of the world's almond production traditionally comes from the United States, mainly California, where the dry climate and irrigation…

Albert Carnicé, commercial director of Copa Fresh:

"The years when Greek peach production fails are quite noticeable"

Hailstorms have led to a further reduction of the initial forecasts for Lleida's stone fruit harvest. The first part of the season is underway with…

Marius van Arkel, Fruitstation Van Arkel:

"Unlike last year, the pear season is heading for a strong finish"

The top fruit season has entered its final phase. Marius van Arkel of Fruitstation van Arkel looks back on a great season. "Last year, a lot of money…

Belgian packaging supplier celebrates new premises and 25th anniversary of Sint-Truiden branch

What started in 1999 with the rental of 500 m² and a single setup machine has grown over the past quarter century into a specialist for all your fruit…

OP Granfrutta Zani (Italy) presents 'Viulèt'

A new, very sweet plum reaching up to 23° Brix

The campaign for Granfrutta Zani's Viulèt brand plums will start in a few weeks. "These are very sweet fruits with a Brix level of up to 23°, which…

Sandra Gostner: "Production increases with premium tomatoes, long and snack-sized cucumbers"

Floating and ground-mounted photovoltaic systems with rainwater collection increasingly eco-friendly choices

Fri-El from Ostellato (in the province of Ferrara) continues to make the eco-friendly choices that have always characterised it. In fact, the current…

Markus Tscholl

Excellent market for mountain strawberries

Farmers in South Tyrol grow strawberries between 800 and 1400 metres above sea level, and are currently experiencing a good market. Quality is…

Martín Toro, from San Clemente

"The trade window is narrowing, but we remain committed to apples"

A shrinking international trade window due to the advance of producers in the Northern Hemisphere and a sustained rise in logistics costs have led…

José Cos, researcher of the FrutIMIDA fruit tree genetic improvement team:

"Harvesting season extended with new yellow peach and platerina varieties"

New peach and platerina varieties resulting from the research of the FrutIMIDA peach genetic improvement program, and which will serve to extend the…

Stephan Klünemann on this year's endive season:

"We benefited particularly from the abundant root harvest"

In line with the season, demand for endive fell noticeably in recent weeks. "Demand was high and stable until the end of April, but was somewhat more…

"The quality of Dali winter jujubes expected to improve in July as the prices decline"

Winter jujubes from Dali, Shaanxi Province, China, entered the market in early May, roughly two weeks earlier than in previous years. This season's…

"Frost has impacted the harvests across Ukraine"

Weather conditions in Ukraine have had a significant impact on the production of a variety of fruits, says Volodymyr Gurzhiy of Ukrainian apple…

"Resistance to ToBRFV should not come at the expense of quality"

Many tomato growers in Morocco, as well as European importers, have reported that certain newly introduced ToBRFV-resistant varieties do not deliver…

Promising start for the Egyptian mango campaign

The first Egyptian mango harvests arrived on the local market and then on the international market about twenty days ago. The season looks set to be…

Travis Murphy - All Aussie Farmers:

“We work with a lot of second-generation growers, those with a lot of experience and knowledge"

All Aussie Farmers sells high-quality Australian-grown produce in the Melbourne Wholesale market, where they sell exclusively to their main customers,…

“Peru’s blueberry surge will stabilize prices by July”

India's blueberry market is navigating a transitional phase as import seasons shift. Traders face limited supply, high freight costs, and evolving…

Bejo Open Days welcomes growers and supply chain partners from 23 to 27 September

Special focus on red pointed cabbage and popular snacking vegetables

From 23 to 27 September 2025, Bejo will host its annual Open Days in Warmenhuizen. During this event, growers and chain partners from the Netherlands…

New leafy celeriac hits the market

At growers' association Fossa Eugenia, the new celeriac with leaves is off to a strong start. It is supplied by member Berden Agro in Venlo, which…

Brazil Orange Crop Forecast report:

Orange crop forecast up 24% for 2025–2026

The 2025–2026 Orange Crop Forecast report for Brazil's São Paulo and West-Southwest Minas Gerais citrus belt projects a total production of 232.38 million 40.8…

Nanodots enable RNA biopesticides for crops

A carbon nanodot technology, initially developed for healthcare applications, is now being adapted for agricultural use to support the development of…

Rockit wins packaging infringement case in China

Global law firm Baker McKenzie and its joint operation platform with Chinese law firm FenXun, known as Baker McKenzie FenXun, have secured a…

Bungling banana bandit busted

Ashley Asquith, 42, from Bradford, robbed a post office with a banana wrapped in a plastic bag, pretending it was a gun. He shouted "empty the till" and escaped with over…

Apple growers call July 9 strike over import duty fears

Farmer unions and apple growers from Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, and Uttarakhand plan a nationwide strike on July 9. This action is a response to…

Vietnam’s imports of areca and processed coconuts surge despite strong domestic production

Vietnam has seen a sharp rise in imports of processed fruits and nuts during the first four months of 2025, despite having abundant raw material resources at…

Alphonso mango yields down 35–75%

The impact of unexpected weather events on Maharashtra's mango orchards, especially those cultivating the Alphonso variety, has been notable this year.…

Iran supply crisis drives up produce prices across region

According to EastFruit analysts, actions by Israel and the U.S. against the Iranian regime have affected the fruit and vegetable market in the region,…

Australian lime hybrids show HLB tolerance

HLB-tolerant rootstocks can aid productivity and tree survival, especially when integrated with other strategies. Australian limes demonstrate HLB tolerance,…