Demand for large size Navel oranges never caught up with supply

It's no secret that it hasn't been an easy California citrus season. Navel oranges are ending early as there are about two weeks of shipping left and…

Apple industry collaborating on how to increase consumption of 2023-2024 crop

With the good supply of apples from Pennsylvania this season, some apple programs are on the cusp of going year-round. "There are some varieties that…

Less supply on larger sized limes

The supply of limes right now is steady coming out of Martinez De La Torre in the Mexican state of Veracruz. That steady supply is expected to continue…

Water dispute escalates between the US and Mexico, impacting Texas

The longstanding water conflict between the United States and Mexico, significantly affecting Texas due to reliance on the Rio Grande, has escalated.…

Putting the spotlight on agricultural labor policy

The U.S. Apple Association (USApple) met with the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture, Tom Vilsack, and the Acting Secretary of Labor, Julie Su. The meeting…

"We offer a wide variety of produce from the entire African continent"

Fluna, a pan-African company with a presence in both East and West Africa, entered the competitive European fresh produce market with a singular…

New lead sustainability & compliance manager for J&C Tropicals

J&C Tropicals has brought on Alexina Prather as its new sustainability & compliance manager. This demonstrates that the company understands…

Gary Britz, Ele Trading:

“Slower citrus season is like starting a second-hand car that has not kicked into gear yet”

"The fruit industry remains interesting and even more challenging nowadays with the external threats that have increased tremendously". So says Gary…

Northampton, PA

Sysco celebrates grand opening of new state-of-the-art distribution and culinary center

Sysco Corporation has announced the grand opening of Sysco Allentown, a new 454,000 square foot, state-of-the-art distribution center in Northampton,…

Agrofresh

“Post-harvest innovations boost the stone fruit market”

AgroFresh Solutions Inc, a key player in the post-harvest solutions sector, is committed to facilitating the fresh produce trade at every stage,…

The decrease in the caliber of Peruvian avocados causes economic losses

In recent weeks, there has been a significant decrease in the caliber of the Peruvian avocado, especially in the north of the country, which has resulted in…

Legume prices quintupled in Germany

"Due to the floods in Kenya, we are operating at 15 percent of normal volumes"

Kenya has been grappling with heavy rainfall and numerous floods since March. This has also had significant repercussions for the fruit and vegetable…

Only certain regions will feel impact past frosts

"No yield loss due to frost"

Although some areas in Poland were affected by the frost, the apple orchards of Ewa-Bis have not suffered any significant damages, says Adam Malengiewicz, sales manager for…

Ecomeccanica's contribution to farmers in the Sele Valley

Vegetable producers have a new ally in the fresh-cut sector

The patented harvesters produced by Italian machinery manufacturer Dari Ecomeccanica represent a valuable innovation for producers in the fresh-cut…

The season will end at the beginning of June

"Now Saudi Arabia is also asking us to be a major supplier"

A very good season is drawing to a close for the Italian brand Limoré, given the commercial results achieved by the consortium in about six months of…

Il Galletto Soc. Cons. Agricola

Exceptional demand for Victoria and Black Magic grapes

"The Sicilian grapes campaign started on May 13th, around one week earlier than last year. We began with the Victoria variety, obtained from vineyards in their seventh year of producti…

Hannes Tauber, Marketing Manager VOG-Home of Apples:

"The apple industry, a world beyond fruit and vegetables"

The apple industry is changing and moving in new directions that go beyond the traditional concept of fruit and vegetables. VOG - Home of Apples, which…

Hutton confirms extension of ‘Fight Against Blight’ funding for 2024 season

The James Hutton Institute will continue in its role to help protect Britain's potato crop against late blight after further funding was secured. The…

Under its Frezz label

Aartsen expands organic fruit range

Aartsen imports fresh vegetables and fruit from more than 800 growers across 60 different countries. These products reach an impressive 1,100 weekly…

Early detection of Fusarium Wilt disease using key genetic markers

Fusarium wilt is a devastating disease that threatens banana crops worldwide, caused by the fungus Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense (Foc). This…

Chinese exporter on 20 year journey offering produce to Europe and Middle Eastern markets

Onedayone, large exporters of Chinese fruits and vegetables, announced the company's 20th anniversary celebration. Themed "Grateful for our journey…

Tomra -

Machinery guarantees safety and quality of organically farmed packaged salads at Italian cooperative

Tino Bellina has spearheaded the greenhouse lettuce industry for 35 years, earning the nickname "The Steve Jobs of the fourth range". He revolutionized…

Prime video: "Panchayat" promoted with printed bottle gourds

To promote the third season of the popular series "Panchayat," Prime Video has taken an innovative advertising approach by printing the show's name and…

Francesco Pellerano (Italy)

"Our mulchers are in demand in Egypt"

One of Egypt's top agri-industrial cooperatives has just placed an order for three Pellerano-branded chain mulchers. These are top-quality, modern,…

Jamaicans recognize critical importance of keeping TR4 disease at bay

Jamaicans visiting nations where Tropical Race 4 (TR4) is detected are advised to exercise caution to prevent its spread to Jamaica. TR4, a lethal disease…

Australia

AI-powered weather forecasting accuracy set to help local growers

Growers could soon have tailored local weather forecasts directly at their fingertips through a ground-breaking program that leverages the cutting-edge…

Fruit and vegetable equipment up for auction

Interesting auction coming up in Oosterhout (NL) with a diversity of food processing machinery and especially fruit and vegetable equipment. You can…