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Midwestern apple growers impressed by quality extension technology

According to USApple, the United States grows about 11.1 billion pounds of apples every year, making it the second largest apple producer in the world. The industry spans from…

2022-2023 crop estimate for U.S. pears at 16.2 million boxes

With harvest underway throughout the four growing regions, Pear Bureau Northwest (PBNW) announces the first official estimate of the 2022-23 fresh pear crop…

As busiest shipping season is underway

California walnut growers struggle to reach global markets

The Californian $1 billion walnut industry is gearing up for its busiest shipping season. However, farmers have started the new marketing year with a massive…

Pressure on Washington apple harvest to move fast and fill demand

Harvest and shipping are underway for the 2022-2023 Washington apple crop, including on club varieties such as Rave® and SweeTango®. “We’re in the midst of harvesting and…

John Anderson to serve IFPA

The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) has announced its 2022-23 board of directors to take the stage at The Global Produce & Floral Show this October, which…

New flights for produce shipped from Ecuador and Colombia to the US

Late July, US airfreight wholesaler Solent Freight Services launched a new flight service from Quito (Ecuador) and Bogota (Colombia) to Miami in response to increasing demand…

US (NC): For sale: 14-acre property with 14k square feet hydroponic greenhouse for $800,000

Blue Thumb Farms is selling a 14,000 square feet two-bay greenhouse, including 10,000 square feet of deep water culture ponds, operational space, a germination room,…

USDA

U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement seasonal perishable products - weekly update

Movement of blueberries through Oregon and Washington expected to decrease slightly

Movement of blueberries through Oregon and Washington is expected to decrease slightly. Trading early moderate, late fairly slow. Prices generally unchanged from market high…

US consumers spend less on food in the face of inflation

Early indications are that US consumers prefer cheaper food alternatives, such as lower priced brands and private label options. A Rabobank report notes that…

Peru: Avocado exports down US$ 100 million in first half of 2022

Peru’s avocado exports dropped from US$618 million in the first half of 2021 to US$518 million in the first six months of this year; however, the volume of…

Special Avocados

Kenyan fresh avocadoes can now enter the Chinese market

Avodemia: "We are looking for avocado importers in China"

Kenyan avocados have recently received market access to the Chinese market. Before this development, the country had been shipping its fresh avocado crop to countries…

Global Focus Potatoes and Onions

Lindert Moerdijk, MSP Onions

"Healthy Dutch onion market off to a flying start"

This year bode well for the Dutch onion sector, what with high prices and good demand this early in the season. "The sector needed that too. Processors haven't earned anything…

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Dreamstime

Market Wagon: A localized, on-line, home delivery version of farmers’ markets

The Kroger Co. Foundation: 2022 Hunger Leadership Award winner

US: Bringing The Farmers’ Market experience to home deliveryThere is a company called Market Wagon whose basic business concept was to create a localized, on-line, home…

Distributed by WK Produce

Enoki Mushroom recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has issued a recall for Enoki mushrooms distributed by WK Produce due to a possible Listeria contamination. The product was sold in 150g…

USDA

National Retail Report - specialty crops

This week, late summer cantaloupes, stone fruits, honeydews, cucumbers and grapes were plentiful

This week retailers offered the best of both worlds on the cusp of a new season. Ripe late summer cantaloupes, stone fruits, honeydews, cucumbers, zucchini, corn, tomatoes,…

Ventura Coastal agrees to $270,000 penalty for Clean Air Act Violations at Visalia facility

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has announced a settlement with Ventura Coastal, LLC, to resolve Clean Air Act chemical risk management violations at…

"The drought was the main problem, especially in the Coquimbo region"

The 2022 Chilean clementine export season ends with a 39% drop in the volume exported

At week 32, Chilean clementine exports had registered a 39% drop in volume compared to the same date in 2021, totaling 41,832 tons. This year the drought…

State of California takes emergency action to eradicate Oriental Fruit Flies found in San José

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is launching emergency action to eradicate oriental fruit flies found in the City of San José,…

Costa Rica: Police find more than two tons of cocaine in fruit container

Costa Rican police have seized 2.5 tons of cocaine at a cargo terminal in Moin, in the province of Limon. The Minister of Public Security, Jorge Torres, has…

Brazil expanding presence at 2022 Fruit Attraction

As one of the world leaders in fresh produce production and exports, Brazil is expanding its presence at this year’s Fruit Attraction taking place early next month in Madrid,…

GEM®, the gourmet avocado is back in Tesco

GEM®, the gourmet avocado is back exclusively in Tesco. Our fruit from South Africa and Peru will be available on UK shelves in September, seeing the earliest ever…

Tony Derwael, Bel'Export:

"Pears: Drought to lead to stressed market, at first, with shortages toward the end"

In Belgium, pear harvesting is in full swing. Many growers and traders are already skeptical about the coming season, which will be another uncertain one. "Belgian pears are…

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New tomato harvest packaged plastic-free at SPAR

"We are absorbing the additional costs because our commitment to environmental protection is genuine"

SPAR consistently continues on its path to plastic reduction, converting the packaging of SPAR Natur*pur Blumauer Organic Cherry Tomatoes, 2 varieties of SPAR PREMIUM Cherry…

September 7-9th in Compiègne (France)

Syngenta Bean Event: three days of discussions on bean cultivation

The Bean Event organized by Syngenta will take place from September 7th to 9th in Compiègne, France. Three days of visits, conferences and discussions around the cultivation…

Warsaw, 21-22 September 2022

Business meetings with buyers of large-scale retailers: open registration

Business meetings between fresh fruit and vegetables buyers of large-scale retailers present in Poland and production companies will take place in Warsaw during a two-day…

USDA

Ukrainian walnut production projected to drop to 95,500 metric tons for MY 2022/23

The USDA projects Ukraine’s walnut production decreasing to 95,500 metric tons (MT) for marketing year (MY) 2022/23 based on a combination of suboptimal weather conditions and…

Belgian Conference pears promoted in Brazil

The seventh edition of the Brazil Conference & Expo was held on August 30 in Sao Paolo. This event is aimed at retail buyers, executives, and industry leaders in Brazil's…

Japan makes every effort to prevent the outflow of the branded fruit seedlings

New Japanese red grape Queen Rouge launched

Branded agricultural products developed in Japan, such as grapes, strawberries, and cherries, have been brought overseas for cultivation without authorization.…

Chinese ports ready for closures amid new Covid outbreaks

Major container ports in China are ready to impose closed-loop operations as the country refuses to back down on its zero-Covid-19 policy. The southern Chinese…

Spectre on show at APAL Orchard Tour

Size sampling in seconds

Award-winning agritech company Hectre was showcased at the APAL Orchard Tour on 2 September. On display was Spectre, Hectre’s mobile fruit sizing AI app that delivers size…

Ti Produce - Australian Strawberry Exports

"Having a methodical and committed approach ensures that sales are there when we need them"

A leading Australian strawberry producer says while the whole industry needs to support export growth, it is not necessary for every grower to supply overseas markets in order…

Seeks international distributors

New Zealand Frost Fans expands into global markets

New Zealand Frost Fans Limited and its associated entities (together, “NZFF”) is expanding its global footprint of FrostBoss® distributors with a focus on European markets. An…

United Fresh Spring update trend report:

‘New Zealand pandemic hangover still affects weekly food shop’

In their sixth Trend Report for New Zealand, United Fresh provides an update on their local market and global influences. “As we learn to live with COVID-19 and begin the path…

Container shipping profits to drop by 80% in 2023/24

According to a report by HSBC Global Research forecasts, a downcycle is unavoidable for container shipping in 2023-24 and profits will fall by 80%. After two…

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