Greenhouse grown strawberry tomatoes make their debut

Although it is still winter in Ontario, Canada, greenhouse production of different varieties of tomatoes, bell peppers, cucumbers, lettuce, and…

Avocados see strengthening prices

Prices are picking up on avocados. “We’re seeing prices slowly increase from the beginning of the year,” says Paul J. Maglio of Maglio Companies, who…

Quality concerns and low volume on Mexican limes

Lime demand is expected to strengthen as is pricing. Motaz Hassan of Calgary, Alberta-based Empire Traders Inc. says demand was slow on weeks seven and eight…

Peruvian blueberry exports to the US grew by 31% in volume last season

The US is clearly the main market for Peruvian blueberries. Last season, Peruvian blueberry exports to the United States grew by 31% in volume and 53.9% of…

New packing line allows expansion of cherry production by 30 percent

Superfresh Growers® is proud to announce that it will expand its sweet cherry production by 30 percent this summer, thanks to the addition of a…

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Nearly 60 percent of Canadian fruit growing area dedicated to blueberries

Canada grows both wild (low bush) and cultivated (high bush) blueberries and blueberries are Canada's top fruit commodity by growing area and farm gate…

5th Annual Chef Invitational call for entries open

California Giant Berry Farms is accepting entries for its annual Chef Invitational. Now in its 5th year, the California Giant Chef Invitational is a…

Hass Avocado Board opens up 2023 nominations

The Hass Avocado Board (HAB) kicks off 2023 nominations with an announcement of open seats and news of moving its process online. Between now and March 31,…

IFPA’s chief food safety officer steps down

International Fresh Produce Association’s (IFPA) chief food safety & regulatory officer, Dr. Jennifer McEntire, will step away from her role with the…

Solar-powered future for lime specialist

SiCar Farms’ investment in renewable energies will help make an impact on the environment in McAllen, Texas.  In December 2022, SiCar Farms installed a solar…

Falfurrias checkpoint, Texas

Border Patrol finds 31 illegally transported in tractor-trailer hauling tomatoes

A United States man who was hauling tomatoes was arrested last week at the Falfurrias checkpoint after Border Patrol agents found more than just tomatoes in…

Sweet Valley Citrus expansion could stall

Trees in the Sweet Valley Citrus region have been in high demand in recent years. Plantings of satsuma mandarins and other citrus varieties have steadily risen…

Viva Fresh brings back crowd favorite events

The Texas International Produce Association In Bloom Women’s Committee is hosting Challenge Accepted! at Viva Fresh on Friday, March 31 from 3:15 to…

‘Spud Nation’ report reveals potato supply chain drove $100.9 billion in economic activity

National Potato Council releases report on U.S. Potato Industry’s contribution to America’s economy

The National Potato Council (NPC) today announced the release of Measuring the Economic Significance of the U.S. Potato Industry, a comprehensive analysis on…

Lamb Weston Holdings completes acquisition of remaining interests in European joint venture Lamb-Weston/Meijer

Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. announced today it has completed its purchase of the remaining equity interests in its European joint venture with Meijer Frozen…

New trailer refrigeration unit available

Boasting high refrigeration capacities, demonstrated fuel savings of 20 to 25 percent and reduced emissions for greater sustainability and regulatory…

Sunripe Certified Brands welcomes Suzanne D’Annunzio

Sunripe Certified Brands is proud to announce the addition of Suzanne D’Annunzio to its team as the new vice president of retail and foodservice sales…

Three produce companies increase funding for non-profit agency

Brighter Bites, a national nonprofit that delivers fresh fruits and vegetables directly into families’ hands, has received increased funding from key industry…

Eastern Produce Council 2023 Leadership Class selected

The Eastern Produce Council (EPC) is proud to announce the members of its 2023 Leadership Class. An unprecedented class of 26 up-and-coming produce…

CANAPEP warns of the consequences of the appreciation of the colon over the dollar

“Nearly 30,000 direct jobs and 120,000 indirect jobs are at risk”

The National Chamber of Pineapple Producers and Exporters (CANAPEP), which comprises about 85% of the 43,000 hectares of pineapples in Costa Rica, has warned…

Bermuda growers warn of potato shortages

This year’s local potato crop will be cut in half following the late arrival of seedlings, it has been claimed. The Bermuda Farmers Association said that a…

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"Consumers will happily pay two Euro for a Mars bar or tin of Coke but not for their veg.”

We have all heard about the vegetable shortages at the UK supermarkets, but what is the situation in Ireland where they have a similar setup with…

Fabio Toledo, of Cooperativa Frontera: "What happens with Canary and imported bananas could also happen with Spanish Red pineapple and the imported MD2"

"The pineapple harvest in El Hierro scheduled for January is starting to be harvested now due to the cold wave"

Without a doubt, pineapples are one of Spain's most imported tropical fruits. Faostat data indicate that in 2021 the fruit was, in fact, the third most…

KÖLLA Group strawberry forecast:

European strawberry season off to a challenging start

The extreme climatic development in the southern hemisphere is causing great difficulties for strawberry producers in Spain, Italy, and Greece. The…

"The quality of Chilean peaches and plums is good, but the purchasing power of the market is insufficient"

After the Spring Festival, imported peaches and plums have been on the market one after another, becoming the most important import category after…

Asian liner SeaLead opens more India-centric connections amid growth expectations

Niche Asian carrier SeaLead Shipping is consolidating its Indian network, driven by sustained trade growth expectations. The Singapore-based liner is set to…

Chinese govt encourages avocado cultivation in Tanzania

The Chinese government has been encouraging Tanzanians to produce various crops, stating that the Asian country has huge market demand for avocados. Chinese…

Australian Horticulture Statistics Handbook

Australian horticulture exports recovering as industry production values continue to grow

Australia's status as a key horticulture exporter is showing signs of recovery, from the ongoing impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and the trade/freight…

BayWa posts record result in 2022

BayWa Board of Management proposes a dividend increase plus payment of a special dividend

As anticipated, BayWa AG closed the financial year 2022 by setting new records in revenues and earnings. In doing so, the company continued the…

Kuehne + Nagel announce changes in the Board of Directors

After twelve years on the Board of Directors of Kuehne + Nagel International AG, Renato Fassbind will not stand for re-election at the Annual General Meeting…

CEO MSC says future deals with Maersk are possible despite breakup of 2M in 2025

MSC CEO Søren Toft is not ruling out future “alliance-type” collaborations with Maersk, despite the upcoming breakup of 2M in 2025, the shipping line executive…