Abundance of small fruit causes low pricing on Northwest cherries

Ample finger lime crop in California underway

Finger limes out of California will see almost double the production of last year’s crop. “We did about 19,000 lbs. of finger limes last year and we’re…

Abundance of small fruit causes low pricing on Northwest cherries

“The cherry season is never completely normal,” says Andres Puvogel with Mount Adams Fruit, referring to the cherry crops in Washington and Oregon.…

Domestic blueberry volumes starting to grow

Following a slower start to the domestic blueberry season that created higher pricing due to slow, tight supplies, volume is now coming on. “There’s a…

African tropical fresh produce sales doing well in key world markets

Tropical and exotic fruit and vegetable exports not only comes from South America, but one company that specialises in sourcing from African producers…

Launching clear, sustainable packaging for mushrooms

Highline Mushrooms, a grower of organic mushrooms, is addressing plastic concerns by taking significant steps toward sustainability. Recognizing the…

Syngenta Vegetable Seeds completes acquisition of Brazilian vegetable seed company

Syngenta Vegetable Seeds announced it has completed the acquisition of Feltrin Sementes, a Brazilian vegetable seed company serving smallholder growers and…

Rio Grande Valley citrus grower says lack of rain will delay harvest

The Rio Grande Valley has not experienced rain in nearly three weeks. Therefore, local citrus farmers say they are worried it will affect their crop and…

Central Valley growers have their hands full right now

Across the Central Valley, the stone fruit harvest has been in full swing as nectarines, plums, and peaches were being harvested. Late stone fruit varieties…

'The Alberta Potato Industry – Growing Success in 2022'

Potato Growers of Alberta announce release of Economic Impact Report

Potato Growers of Alberta (PGA) announced the release of its landmark study on the economic impact the potato industry in Alberta. The report, entitled The…

Will El Niño impact Peru's Hass avocado production?

Peru's National Meteorology and Hydrology Service (Senamhi) has warned that the coastal El Niño phenomenon and the higher-than-normal temperatures that are…

Citrosuco joins forces with Klaveness Digital to revolutionize global orange juice supply chain

Klaveness Digital announces its latest partnership with Citrosuco, a global leader in orange juice concentrate production, as the company adopts CargoValue to…

Argentine Economy Minister Sergio Massa:

‘Argentina insists on local currency agreements within Mercosur’

During a conference with his Mercosur peers on the opening day of the bloc's 62nd summit, Argentine Economy Minister Sergio Massa said that “in order to…

Application shows hours of cold and helps with Brazilian fruit cultivation

The Institute of Rural Development of Paraná has presented an application that informs growers of the amount of accumulated hours of cold throughout the year.…

Panama Canal imposes depth restrictions due to recent drought conditions

The Panama Canal Authority (PCA) has enforced lower draft restrictions on the largest ships voyaging across the trade route. The restrictions were introduced…

Temperatures in China have been extraordinary high in recent weeks

"Extreme heat has had little negative effect on Yunnan grapes"

The Southeast Asian fruit import market continues to expand year on year. Chinese suppliers play a vital role in meeting the demand for various fruits.…

Japanese diagnostic method targets breeding rights violations

Citrus is the third most important agricultural product in Japan. The success of the Japanese citrus industry is attributed to the development of new cultivars…

Cambodian longan sales to China might increase five-fold

Longan exports to mainland China for the main 2023-2024 harvest season are expected to increase five-fold year-on-year. Recent reports suggest a total of 5,400…

India allows potato imports from Bhutan without license until June 2024

India has permitted imports of potatoes from Bhutan without any license for one more year, until June 2024. According to the Directorate General of Foreign…

Battambang province, Cambodia

60 percent of Samlot durians have already been harvested in the district

The Battambang Provincial Agriculture Department reports that a significant 60 percent of Samlot durians - 300 tons in total- have already been harvested from…

Operations halted at Port of Nagoya after suspected cyberattack

Japan’s largest port, the Port of Nagoya, has suffered a debilitating system glitch. The port operator has stated it suspects a cyberattack. The port has…

Resumption of shipments through Beira route after a 25-year hiatus

Zim council corrects misperceptions of its citrus trade with China

The Horticultural Development Council of Zimbabwe welcomes the re-introduced possibility of loading out through Beira - the average transit time from…

Can Morocco compete in the market of round seedless watermelons?

The overall majority of Moroccan watermelon growers produce seeded varieties, with large sizes reaching 8-12 and up to 30 kg per melon. This type of…

South Africa’s Central Bank governor says single Africa currency is "impossible"

South Africa’s Central Bank governor Lesetja Kganyago has stated that adopting an African currency is unlikely to succeed as it is difficult to attain…

Israel’s 2023 mango export season starts with good European demand

Israel’s mango export season has just started with good early demand from Europe. Early indications are that there will be about 15% fewer mangoes…

Pere Meya, project director of Tip Top Tomatoes: "We will present this new variety at Fruit Attraction"

"In Europe, our umami tomato can compete directly with the best RAF"

Although tomatoes are one of the most widely consumed vegetables, specialization is gaining more and more weight in the industry as consumers demand a…

Bruno Francescon of Mantuafruit (Italy)

"The first two weeks of July will still be complicated for melons."

While consumption is high, there is a lack of product, and people are flocking to buy melons. "Prices have risen to unprecedented numbers," says Bruno…

“We give the industry access to a global network of suppliers, more than 14.000 vendors”

In agriculture, this year has been characterized by significant disruptions in fresh produce supply chains. These disturbances are mainly due to…

Spanish company adds Canary Islands papayas to offer in Germany and Austria

SanLucar the multinational company for fruits and vegetables expands its product range with premium papayas cultivated in the Spanish Islands, which is…

UK: Dyson Farming to build the second phase of strawberry growing glasshouse

Dyson Farming is to build the second phase of its strawberry growing glasshouse in Lincolnshire. The £11m investment will see the site able to grow…

Zespri's RubyRed is the latest kiwifruit to hit overseas and domestic markets

Zespri's RubyRed is the latest kiwifruit to hit overseas and domestic markets. Zespri chief executive Dan Mathieson stated that RubyRed has gone really well in…

Lechelle Earl - Onions Australia

UK-AU Free Trade Agreement will help Australian onions be more competitive, but will be subject to UK production

The Australia-United Kingdom Free Trade Agreement came into force on 31 May 2023 and will end tariffs on more than 99% of Australian exports to the UK. Fruit,…

Eyeing a future where fruit pickers are trained by virtual reality

Training fruit pickers using virtual reality equipment, employing robots to move fruit containers, and wearing exoskeletons to support physical labor are all…

High-density orchards in Australia: evaluating resilience and profitability

Diversification of crop production in Northern Australia is crucial in developing an economically sustainable and resilient agricultural sector. Whilst there…

Container Throughput Index marks slight increase in May

The Container Throughput Index of the RWI-Leibniz Institute for Economic Research and the Institute of Shipping Economics and Logistics (ISL) reached 123.4…