Organic banana yields should increase again soon

Unlike other years in which the supply of organic bananas has been steady during the winter, it seems like this year, the production has been shifting.…

Avocado grower and shipper launches avocado oil products

With Cinco de Mayo and Mother's Day around the corner, the North American avocado industry is gearing up for May promotions. This time of year,…

Some harvesting of California onions to begin this week

The onion market is seeing fresh supply come on. In California, harvest will start this month and Western Onion will start running its crop next week.…

USDA

USMCA seasonal perishable products weekly update

'U.S. vegetable production dropped over 3% from 2017-2022'

Over the last five years, U.S. vegetable production declined over 3% as Mexico exports increased by almost 40%. Over the last five years, the vegetable…

Fruit attraction in São Paulo to showcase Brazil's agricultural prowess

This week, from April 16th to 18th, Fruit Attraction São Paulo will open its doors, marking a significant event in the fruit sector by showcasing the…

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U.S. retailers shifted to specials on springtime favorites like strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, lemons, and cantaloupes

Springtime was the vibe this week for stores across the country. With weather warming up, retailers shifted to specials on springtime favorite fruits…

U.S. almond exports to Canada came to 2.57 tons in March 2024

In March 2024, U.S. almond exports to Canada amounted to 2,569,530 kgs. Exports to Mexico amounted to 9,518,455 kgs. The table below represents the…

Mercosur meeting concludes with new initiatives in Paraguay

The Mercosur Common Market Group wrapped up its 130th Ordinary Meeting on April 10 in Asunción, under the pro tempore Presidency of Paraguay. The meeting,…

Mexfly quarantines established in Texas

Federal and state agriculture officials in March established several Mexican fruit fly (Anastrepha ludens) quarantines in Texas. The actions taken by the U.S.…

Why are vegetarian meals on planes so bad?

Photos of poor vegetarian meals on airlines often go viral, highlighting the inconsistency in quality among carriers. A notable incident involved a…

Francois Myburgh – Bet-El Fruits

Terrific grape season in Trawal

The very last grapes of Bet-El's season, Crimson, will arrive this week in Europe, last of the season before the first red seedless from Chile. The red seedless and seeded…

Is ToBRFV weakening in Morocco?

One of the biggest concerns for Moroccan tomato growers, if not the biggest, is the spread of the ToBRFV virus. Moroccan food safety authorities officially recognized the…

New requirements for Moroccan watermelon exports

The Moroccan watermelon campaign had barely begun, only to be disrupted by Spanish accusations of high levels of pesticide residues. This accusation…

South Africa's table grape exports increased by 17% in 2023/24 season

South Africa's 2023/2024 table grape season ended with the overall national harvest size that remained more or less aligned with the revised crop…

Unido Itpo Italy

Iraqi buyers and operators will also be in attendance at the fair

At the 2024 edition of Macfrut (Rimini, 8-10 May 2024), Unido Itpo Italy - the Italian Office for the Promotion of Technology and Investment of the…

"Export volumes of Israeli citrus are about 35 per cent lower this season"

The exported volumes of Israeli citrus has dropped quite a bit this season, says Betsalel Ohana, export manager for Israeli citrus exporter Planet…

"Lower European tomato production provided Turkish tomatoes an opportunity"

There has been real opportunity for the Turkish tomato exporters, as European production slowed down this season, says Emel Esin Keskin, owner of…

Efforts to stabilize prices for local agricultural produce in Qatar

The Ministry of Municipality in Qatar is actively working to stabilize prices of local agricultural produce, particularly during peak seasons. This…

Exports up 100 times since 2018/19

Egypt’s strawberry boom in Kazakhstan

In the 2022/23 season (spanning from July to June), Egypt made a remarkable entry into the ranks of major suppliers of fresh strawberries to…

HortNZ calls for urgent changes to RMA to protect New Zealand fruit and vegetable production

Horticulture New Zealand (HortNZ) is calling on the Government to ensure changes to the Resource Management Act (RMA) do not put vital domestic fruit…