California settles into strawberry production

The supply of California strawberries has evened out. "We have a steady supply/demand stream now that Florida and Central Mexico have ceased…

Asia and Europe are key markets for California pistachios and almonds

About 99 percent of all pistachios grown in the U.S. originate in California and the state also grows virtually all of the country's almonds. In fact,…

Hiiros Tomatoes earn Good Housekeeping’s 2024 Best Snack Award

Nature Fresh Farms is proud to announce that Hiiros Tomatoes were named a winner in the 2024 Good Housekeeping Best Snack Awards as "Best Snacking…

Quebec strawberries are being sold under an American brand

In Quebec, strawberries grown by local producers in partnership with Driscoll's, an American fruit production and distribution company, have been…

Movement of green onions to improve post-Holy Week

The green onion supply in Mexico is generally good and consistent during this time of year, but there have been some labor challenges due to Holy Week…

Industry calls for higher banana prices at the World Banana Forum in Rome

At the World Banana Forum conference in Rome, a consensus emerged among banana industry stakeholders, emphasizing the necessity for an increase in the…

Camposol Holding PLC reports its Fourth Quarter 2023 preliminary results.

Camposol's sales amounted to USD 464.4 million

Camposol Holding PLC's sales amounted to USD 464.4 million, with a recorded gross profit margin of 30.8% during 2023. EBITDA from continuing operations…

The impact of the Baltimore bridge collapse on shipping

The recent collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, which connects Baltimore to Dundalk, has caused a significant disruption to shipping on the East Coast of…

Baldor Specialty Foods adds commercially licensed, legally grown, Water Spinach to its lineup

Baldor Specialty Foods, the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic's largest premium produce and specialty foods distributor, announced today the addition of Water…

Fruit farmers in Michigan deploy frost fans and brush fires for crop protection

Fruit farmers in Michigan are utilizing frost fans and initiating brush fires to shield their prematurely budded crops from potential spring freeze…

Second annual sustainability report unveiled

Oppy, a grower, marketer, and distributor of fresh produce, has released the second edition of its sustainability report, Expect the world from us.…

Washington sweet cherry producers vote to continue the Federal Marketing Order

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced today sweet cherry producers in designated counties of Washington voted to continue their marketing order…

USDA lifts PACA reparation sanctions on California produce business

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that Parimar Inc., doing business as D. DeFranco & Sons, satisfied a $31,200 reparation order…

Using multispectral cameras to determine oranges' suitability for various products

Annually, the global consumption of oranges reaches approximately 47 million tons, necessitating efficient processing methods to categorize them by…

Kwik Lok’s regional sales director retires, successor promoted from within

Bruce Cox, Kwik Lok's director of strategic accounts has retired and the company's own Jordan James has been promoted to fulfill his duties. James will…

CPMA welcomes government commitment to national school food program

The Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA) was thrilled to see this week's announcement that Federal Budget 2024 will include $1 billion over…

Mystery creature strikes Jamaican banana farm, igniting fears of an invasive threat

In Lawrence Tavern, Jamaica, a family was alarmed when a mysterious creature stripped the bark from their banana trees, leaving the fruit and leaves…

Jacobus van Staden – Soleil Sitrus/Sunfed

Soleil Sitrus’ natural inclination towards the Far East

Every year Soleil Sitrus aims to place the first grapefruit on the market floors of the Far East, and this year is no different with the first Star…

"Prices of Egyptian onion unlikely to decrease compared to last year"

With the resumption of Egyptian onion exports, after a 6-month ban, concerns are mounting among other competing origins over the price of Egyptian…

A tough last stretch for Moroccan blueberries, making way for summer crops

The abrupt end of the Moroccan blueberry season - for most exporters - signals the start of the next phase of the Moroccan agricultural season, which…

Solar irrigation offering to be rolled out across sub-Saharan Africa

InfraCo Africa, part of the Private Infrastructure Development Group (PIDG), has signed an agreement with Savant Group Ltd, committing US$12 million to…

Courtney Archer - Melons Australia

"This wide-reaching approach to production allows for 12 months of the year production"

In Australia in excess of 8,000 hectares have been planted with melons and in 2022/23, the Australian melon industry produced roughly 226,022 tonnes of…

Nico Schaft (888 Fruit Company): "Good demand despite the cold weather"

Pioneer has South African pumpkins again

Nico Schaft has a long history with South African pumpkins. In 1998, he personally took pumpkin seeds from France to South Africa. Twenty-five years…

Norwegians eating less fresh produce while grocery industry makes record high turnover

Norway's fresh produce turnover in grocery stores is at record highs, but comes as consumption is falling due to higher prices caused by inflation. The…

Polish apples find their way to France

"We are very happy about the first larger shipments to the French market"

The current Polish apple season is progressing in a way that reminds one of last year, says Karol Osior, export manager of Polish apple exporter Fruit…

Sam Pope - British Growers Insights

“We collect data such as price, promotions, country of origin and packaging"

British Growers Insights were on the FPC Produce Hub at last week's IFE in London. They offer one of the UK's largest and most up-to-date source of…

Stable season for Turkish citrus

The Turkish citrus season has mostly been a stable one, says Esra Soyleyen, managing partner of Turkish fruit exporter Aksun. Most of the citrus are doing well, except for one…

Hungary’s apricot sector hopes to recover production in 2024 season

The warmer spring weather and fewer days with sub-zero temperatures in Hungary is pointing towards a return to a potentially normal apricot harvest for…

“Non-negligible probability of long-term establishment in France,” according to ANSES

Reinforced surveillance of Asian fruit fly

In a note published on March 28th, the French food, environmental and occupational health safety agency (ANSES) warned of a risk of long-term…

Moldovan fruit producers are preparing intensively for a new season

Moldova achieved significant success in the export of fruits from the 2023 harvest, setting records in certain categories. Cherries, plums and grapes…

WAPA apple and pear stock figures for 1 March 2024 -

European apple stocks in March -2.2% lower compared to 2023

WAPA, the World Apple and Pear Association, released the apple and pear stock figures for 1 March 2024. The figures show that in Europe apple stocks…

Ahead of South Korea FTA

Philippine government sets up plans for banana industry

The Philippine government is modifying the fiscal incentives for the local banana industry in anticipation of the free trade agreement (FTA) with South Korea.…

Apple growers in Kashmir count losses amid price drop

In Kashmir, stakeholders in the apple industry are facing significant financial setbacks due to a decrease in demand for apples, leading to a notable…