GLOBAL MARKET OVERVIEW SWEET POTATOES

The demand for sweet potatoes has not waned in Europe as summer dawns. Some markets are switching to more local production with lower priced imports…

Early season end projected for California navels

The rains seen this year in California have helped increase the sizing of the remaining Navel orange crop. "There is a steady supply of Navels on…

New dragon fruit and rambutan line launches

This weekend, Farm Direct Supply (FDS) will launch a new brand for their dragon fruit and rambutan products at Viva Freh. "It's called Tropiful™ and…

Looking for a name for the new Washington State apple hybrid

Washington State University is currently seeking a trademark name for the fruit of WA 64, a new apple hybrid, through a public contest. The university,…

US Department of Labor awards grant to enhance compliance with international labor standards in Ecuador’s banana sector

The U.S. Department of Labor announced the award of up to $4.7 million to Partners of the Americas, a private nonprofit that promotes decent work and…

Promotions Committee of U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council names new chair

Brian Bocock, vice president of product management at Naturipe Farms, has recently been appointed chair of the USHBC Promotion Committee. Bocock takes…

Georgia peach growers optimistic about 2024 season rebound

Georgia experiences variable weather during late winter and early spring, impacting agricultural practices, especially for peach growers. The state's…

Colombian banana industry aiming for 5% volume growth in 2024

The Colombian banana industry is expecting a 5% increase in export volumes during 2024 despite a decrease in hectares planted. According to Dr. Emerson…

USDA

Citrus harvest projection has Florida growers optimistic

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) latest citrus harvest forecast indicates a stable industry, with an estimated 18.8 million boxes of oranges…

May 1-2, 2024

Buyers and suppliers connect in intimate setting at IFPA Retail Conference

Next month, produce buyers and suppliers will gain personal relationships and the latest consumer insights at The Retail Conference, May 1-2 in…

SunCandy citrus celebrates second year of Breakfast Club of Canada partnership with new campaign

SunCandy™ Citrus and Breakfast Club of Canada enter year two of their partnership designed to make healthy snacking fun for all ages. Available in…

Congresswoman Pingree leads bipartisan opposition to USDA reclassification of potatoes

Amid concerning reports that potatoes could be reclassified as grains in the Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGAs), Congresswoman Chellie Pingree…

Bringing new employment opportunities to Hazleton, Pennsylvania

Lineage announces latest automated warehouse

Prominent temperature-controlled warehouse REITs and integrated solutions provider Lineage has announced the expansion of its network of automated…

Rep. Dan Newhouse focuses on Washington state agri workforce dilemma

The agricultural sector in Washington, heavily reliant on migrant labor, faces a critical challenge due to a diminishing workforce. Central Washington…

Senators want Biden's help to open Japanese market to the U.S. potato industry

U.S. Senators Jim Risch and Maria Cantwell recently communicated with President Biden, urging him to negotiate with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida for…

48% of Peruvian table grape exports have gone to the US

Between week 35 of 2023 and week 09 of 2024, Peru exported 562 tons of fresh grapes generating revenues of $1,484 million. This is 11% less volume but a 2%…

Multimodal Dry Canal project

Panama turns to a 'dry canal' amidst maritime challenges

Panama has announced the development of a "dry canal" to facilitate cargo movement between the Pacific and Atlantic oceans, in response to diminished…

A delegation of Chilean companies will attend Macfrut

Chile's fruit exports worth over 2 billion dollars in 2023

While Chilean cherries have conquered all the continents, exports are increasing also for other types of reference. Macfrut has become an ever more…

André Dippenaar – DW Fresh

Loadshedding causes state of profound flux in the vegetable market

André Dippenaar is celebrating his twenty-first year as a fresh produce market agent, during which he has experienced how marketing has had to become…

Moroccan watermelon season affected by production restrictions

The Moroccan watermelon campaign is hit by a sharp decline in volumes this year. Production in several regions of the country has been limited or even…

Egypt will be exporting potatoes to Morocco and strawberries to Canada

Egypt is expanding the market for its agricultural products, exporting for the first time potatoes to Morocco and strawberries to Canada. Egypt's Ministry of…

Spain is flooded with Egyptian oranges

Andalusian citrus producers are concerned about the impact of orange imports from Egypt. The conflict between Israel and Gaza has made things worse, as…

Simon Vale - Balle Bros

"New Zealand exports with the early focus on the EU and UK markets, with a move towards Asia from now"

The onion harvest in New Zealand's North Island finished at the end of March and the South Island should finish before the end of April. "We have…

Stephen McCormack - McCormack Family Farms

"A wrong decision for the sake of just getting crop in the fields could end up a very costly mistake"

Ireland has seen one of wettest periods in recent history, with record rainfall every month since the beginning of the year. 47mm has already fallen…

"The Greek strawberry sector has to deal with three really demanding challenges"

The strawberry season in Greece has been more positive than that of the previous year, says Alexandros Polydoropoulos, agronomist of Greek strawberry…

Japanese Ministry of Agriculture grants new approval for broccoli solutions

AgroFresh Solutions, Inc., a global player in post-harvest solutions for fresh produce, has announced the approval by regulatory authorities in Japan of 1-Methylcyclopropene (1-MCP), th…

Autonomous robot harvester makes the cut with asparagus

Cambridge-based autopickr is developing 'Gus', a robotic precision agriculture and harvesting platform that currently specializes in cutting and…

PAYR, the Finnish Potato Sector Association, joins Europatat

Europatat warmly welcomes PAYR, the Finnish Potato Sector Association, as National Association, elevating to 21 the number of countries covered by its…

Drewry

World Container Index - 11 Apr

Drewry’s World Container Index decreased by 1% this week

Drewry's World Container Index decreased by 1% to $2,795 per 40ft container this week. The composite index decreased by 1% to $2,795 per 40ft container…

Looking at vegetable intake and cancer risk reduction

Cruciferous vegetables, encompassing broccoli, cabbage, and radish, are recognized for their health-promoting properties, particularly due to…

Local identity fuels fashion: Uttaradit's Durian-themed apparel attracts tourists

Various provinces in Thailand are capitalizing on local cultural identities to design unique apparel, which has become popular among tourists. In…

Bananas facilitate quicker recovery after running

In the UK, bananas are recognized for their substantial nutritional value, particularly for individuals engaging in running. Consuming on average 10kg…

Syngentafoundation.org

CIP and SFSA want to develop climate-resilient potatoes for tropical and subtropical conditions

CIP has been a longstanding strategic partner of SFSA, with current ongoing efforts focused on the second phase of a public-private partnership aimed…

Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region

Mango industry leads Baise onto the bright "mango" road to rural revitalization

Baise City in the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region is one of the major mango producing areas in China. After 40 years of development, it has become the "golden…