Cherry growers mostly interested in early, low chill varieties

Cherries are grown in different countries around the globe, but productivity is increasingly affected by climate change due to a lack of chill for…

Mucci Farms expands operations with acquisition in Ontario, Canada

Mucci Farms announces the acquisition of Hacienda North Farms, a 159-acre state-of-the-art greenhouse facility in Coatsworth, Ontario. Mucci Farms is…

Mexico may see a gap in mango supply

The supply of mangoes in Mexico is transitioning from southern Mexico to Central Mexico. "There is good supply now but southern Mexico will be done by…

How $400 pineapples sold out in days

Over the course of the weekend, 25 RubyGlow pineapples selling for $395.99 each sold out. This followed mainstream press coverage late last week about…

Pierre-Antoine Rohr, AgriCompa:

“We solve collaboration and save time for all import and export partners in the value chain”

What are the biggest challenges for everyone involved in exporting? The countless emails and mounds of documents generated per container or shipment,…

CPMA announces 2024-2025 Chair

Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA) is pleased to announce George Pitsikoulis as the 2024-2025 CPMA Chair following his appointment during the Board Meeting held…

Developing a drought-resistant potato in Atlantic Canada

Federal scientists in Atlantic Canada are focusing on developing a potato breed with enhanced adaptability to the changing climate conditions. Bourlaye Fofana,…

Mexico's berry production is expected to fall by 20% this year due to weather

The National Association of Berry Exporters of Mexico (Aneberries), which brings together 40 blueberry, raspberry, blackberry, and strawberry-producing…

Blueberry council awarded $1.3 million from Regional Agricultural Promotion Program

The U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council (USHBC) has been awarded $1.3 million from the U.S. Department of Food and Agriculture's Regional Agricultural…

Department of Labor recovers more than $450k in back wages, damages for 62 workers at Half Moon Bay farms

A U.S. Department of Labor investigation has recovered more than $450,000 in back wages and damages for 62 people employed by two Half Moon Bay…

Dr. Elliott Grant of Alphabet’s Mineral named a Sun World director

Sun World International LLC announced an important addition to their board of directors. Dr. Elliott Grant, CEO at Mineral, is the most recent member to join…

Fungicide residue in U.S. cherries leads to seizure in Taiwan

Taiwan's Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has reported the seizure of three batches of fresh cherries from the U.S. due to the detection of…

Study identifies which quality descriptors of fresh blueberries will increase purchasing

The demand for fresh blueberries with the label "Stay fresh" experienced the smallest decline after a one percent increase in price, compared to the…

Northwest cherry harvest forecast brings hope

This year, Northwest cherry growers are optimistic about the upcoming harvest after facing challenges since the onset of the Covid pandemic. According to a…

Many players guarantee blueberry availability in the U.S.

Blueberry cultivation is widespread across the U.S., with commercial production present in 26 states. The majority of this production, over 98%, is…

Youth leadership grant winners announced

FirstFruits Farms is proud to announce the recipients of the Opal Apple Youth Make A Difference initiative. This program is tailored to bolster and…

Florida Citrus Black Spot quarantines expanded

Agriculture officials have increased the existing citrus black spot (CBS) quarantine area in Florida and established a new quarantine area. The U.S. Department…

Cornell researches rhubarb in New York State

In 1947, the USDA reclassified rhubarb as a fruit to benefit from lower tariffs, despite it being a vegetable consumed for its leaf stalks. This early spring…

USDA awards $300 million to diversify export markets for U.S. agriculture

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today that the U.S. Department of Agriculture is allocating $300 million to 66 U.S. organizations, under the new…

Colombian banana exports grew by 18.8% in the first quarter

In the first quarter of the year, Colombia's containerized cargo export volume, which includes banana exports, increased by 13.7% over the same period of the…

University of California

New study estimates costs for growing coastal organic strawberries

A new study that can help growers and other readers estimate costs and potential returns for Central Coast organic strawberries was recently released…

USDA

Vegetable availability in the United States continued two-decade decline in 2022

The amount of vegetables available for consumption in the United States decreased 13 percent to 359.1 pounds per capita in 2022 from 413.9 pounds in…

Tendai Chitapi, Oliver Windram – Kuronga

Smoothing the farming journey, the AI way

"Small farmers are one of the most underutilized resources in Africa," says Tendai Chitapi, co-founder of Kuronga, "because no-one has put their hand…

A device that sucks in and filters ethylene while releasing purified air

Showcasing a display stand that extends shelf life by 30%

At Macfrut, "Mago", the Italian branch of the Polish multinational, showcased a method to extend the shelf life of fruit by a third in a natural way directly in the points of sale. "This displ…

Small packaging meets market demand

“New Zealand apples arriving in China are mostly small sizes”

Due to better climate conditions in New Zealand this season, apple production has increased. As a result, more New Zealand apples have been arriving in…

Sakata confirms the resistance of its spinach to the new downy mildew strain

Downy mildew (Peronospora effusa) is one of the most common fungal diseases affecting spinach. It can cause significant damage, especially during the…

FEFCO welcomes new President Nina Iversen

On 15 May 2024, the FEFCO General Assembly elected Nina Iversen, Managing Director from Glomma Papp Norway, as the new President for a two-year term.…

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Appeal against the decision made on the lettuce patent

No patents on seeds! filed an appeal against the decision of the European Patent Office (EPO) to maintain the patent on lettuce (EP2966992). Following…

Record value off reduced volumes -

Zespri’s 2023/24 sales increased 2% to $NZD 3.99 billion

Zespri's 2023/24 season financial results have delivered record average per tray returns to growers across all categories other than organic SunGold…

Princess Anne's unique banana preference

Princess Anne, according to former royal chef Darren McGrady, enjoys her bananas overripe, nearly black, as part of her morning fruit bowl. This…

Some claim the Australian avocado industry is in crisis

In Australia, the avocado sector is experiencing significant challenges, with an oversupply causing prices to plummet. The cost of production, including…

West Australian avocados make their mark in India

Indian importers have received significant shipments of avocados from Western Australia, with a notable contribution from Delroy Orchards in the Southern…