Less imported kiwi from Europe expected this season

Demand is anticipated to be strong for the start of the imported kiwi season. The first containers are expected in the U.S. in the first week of…

Jack Harmonay with Advanced Logistics

“Drayage plays key role in logistics of fresh produce”

The vast majority of people buying produce don't know where it comes from, or the long journey it takes to get from farm, to truck, to store, to plate,…

Dave Rooke with Wonderful Citrus

“It’s our goal to be a year-round supplier of seedless lemons”

Broadly speaking, several citrus varieties in the United States are down in crop size this season. “However, internal qualities are expected to be…

Pricing expected to stay strong on mangoes

Mango supplies are tight and will likely stay that way for the near future. “Brazil has been shipping the lion’s share of its fruit to Europe because…

Regenerative agriculture – hype or hope?

In his introduction for to the Autumn Edition 2023 (no 53) of NIAB Landmark, NIAB CEO Professor Mario Caccamo discusses if regeneration agriculture is…

IFPA honored women’s award winner at global show breakfast

International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) announced that the 2023 winner of the Frieda Rapoport Caplan Women’s Catalyst Award is Raina Nelson, president…

These are the 10 US states that grow the most apples

Apples are among the most popular fruits in the United States. Bananas claim the top spot as Americans’ favorite fresh fruit. Considering the inclusion of…

Kuehne+Nagel delivers a good performance in third quarter 2023

The Kuehne+Nagel Group achieved good results in the months January to September 2023 in a market environment that remained challenging. The…

Photo report

High attendance at Global Produce & Floral Show in Anaheim

Purple tomatoes, more convenience products, an expansion of sustainable packaging options, the appearance of vertical farm booths, and discussing the…

CRAFT Public Dashboard offers a look at trials and results

The Citrus Research and Field Trial (CRAFT) program was created in 2019. Its work was centered on the mission of moving lab and research solutions into groves…

Category 5 Hurricane Otis touches down near Acapulco

Hurricane Otis made landfall on Wednesday near Acapulco, Mexico on the Pacific Coast, as a Category 5 Hurricane, according to the US National Hurricane Center.…

First cherry packer in Ovalle starts operating with the Santina variety

The first cherry packing plant in the Coquimbo region started operating a few days ago and is expected to help improve the logistics processes for the export…

Brazilian researchers develop 'self-pollinating' dragon fruit

After 30 years of research, the Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation (Embrapa) presents new varieties that should boost dragon fruit production. In the…

Agriculture in space: the new wild west

With their lives packed into covered wagons, Marshall Porterfield's great-grandparents made their journey across the Great Plains in the Oklahoma Land…

The Burro platform is gaining traction in many US fields

The Burro platform is gaining traction in many US fields and nurseries by improving manual labor efficiencies. The platforms can be purchased from the company…

UF is awarded $5 million in NIFA grants to battle citrus greening disease

University of Florida scientists will elevate their efforts to control citrus greening, with about $5 million in grants from the National Institute of Food and…

Successful apple harvest season in Yakima, Washington

Although Yakima’s apple harvest still has about one month to go, so far, it's been a successful one. Jon DeVaney, the president at the Washington State Tree…

Agricultural promotion program allows Washington apple growers to create trade opportunities

The Washington Apple Commission is in full support of the USDA’s announcement for a new export promotion and foreign market development program, the Regional…

New crop report shows how San Diego agriculture flourishes

San Diego’s new Crop Report, covering the county’s 2022 growing season, shows production was higher than last year at $1.78 billion in value. This makes it the…

National Retail Federation CEO shares forecast ahead of holiday season

Port of Los Angeles cargo volume increases again in September

For the second consecutive month, Port of Los Angeles cargo volume increased compared to 2022. The Port handled 748,440 Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units (TEUs) in…

USDA

Inflation-adjusted orange juice prices up 12 percent over 20 years

Orange juice, once a staple beverage in many U.S. households, has experienced a steady decline in consumption over the last two decades. While waning…

Felipe Gómez, general and commercial director of Peregrin: “Unfortunately, I would say this is the worst garlic campaign in at least 34 years”

“Out of pure necessity and to ensure the sector's subsistence, we must set a higher price”

These days of rainfall will be decisive for the recovery of the water reserves in much of the Iberian Peninsula, and to bring hope for the next…

James Simpson - Adrian Scripps

“We are running a little behind on last year, around a week to 10 days on most varieties"

The apple harvest at Adrian Scripps in Kent started around 6-7 weeks ago and most varieties are nearing completion. They are still harvesting Breaburn…

Westfalia Fruit: Pioneering resilience in global avocado supply chains

Westfalia Fruit, a year-round multinational supplier of avocados, and an array of fresh produce to international markets around the globe unveils their…

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Normec Foodcare specialists organize a mini-symposium on tomatoes

The tomato world is changing. ToBRFV necessitates strict hygiene procedures and has led to the appearance of many new resistant or highly tolerant varieties.…

Onion prices collapse in Azerbaijan – what are the reasons?

According to EastFruit analysts, a record high onion harvest was harvested in Azerbaijan in 2023. This led to a serious excess of supply over demand and to a…

Valenciaport handles nearly 386,000 TEUs in September

The Port of Valencia has announced a year-on-year drop in September container volumes handling 385,830 TEUs. Additionally, rail transport continues to grow in…

IPP and Barfoots of Botley shift more than 1 million pumpkins in four weeks

It’s one of the busiest times of the year for Barfoots of Botley who, together with supply chain partner IPP, are responsible for delivering four different…

Israeli date cooperative develops the Medjool 3-pack

Date snack brand MyJool lands nationwide Waitrose listing

MyJool is a new sweet snack featuring three high-quality, 100% natural Medjool dates in a handy pack, offering busy, modern consumers a healthy,…

Factors driving surge in Russian apple prices

Russia experiences a record 26% spike in fruit and vegetable prices (Sept 2023 vs. Sept 2022), led by apples. In wholesale, prices start at 0.45 EUR/kg, while…

Suez Canal fees set to rise

Fees for transiting the Suez Canal are set to rise by 15% for most vessel types from the 15 January 2024 with some exemptions for container vessels out of North European ports.…

NZ primary sectors preparing for El Niño summer dry

The Bay of Plenty Primary Sector (Adverse Event) Coordination Group met on 20 October 2023 to discuss the El Niño implications this season. In September, NIWA…

Australian macadamias start making their mark in India

After extensive research, India has been identified as the next high-potential market for Australian macadamias, due to its status as the world’s fastest…

Saudi Arabia enters Guinness World Records with largest sustainable farm in the world

Saudi Arabia has established a large-scale sustainable farm in Wadi Bin Hashbal, Asir region. The facility has been recognized by the Guinness World Records as…

Freight rates up on long-haul lanes as capacity withdrawn

Sentiment for rates on long-haul routes has turned positive for the first time since August. Vessel utilisation has been beyond expectations and Maersk has had…

DG agri dashboard: citrus fruit

Average weighted price for oranges at €89 per 100 kgs in September

The average weighted price for oranges (in € per 100 kgs) stood at €89 in September. That is an €7 drop compared to last month. In Greece, the prices came…