Greece is strengthening its position as kiwi supplier to North America

The northern hemisphere kiwi season is in full swing and the first vessels with Hayward kiwis from Greece have arrived in Philadelphia and New York.…

British Columbia apple pricing pressured following cooperative closure

The abrupt closure of BC Tree Fruits, a grower-owned cooperative that packed and sold British Columbia apples amongst other fruits, at the end of July…

Hawaii’s Maui Gold pineapple volume picking up

The supply of Maui Gold pineapples out of Hawaii is increasing again. "We are coming out of a period defined by lower than normal volumes of Maui Gold.…

Chilean Murcott season extends through Thanksgiving

LGS Specialty Sales announces an extended Chilean Murcotts season with high-quality fruit available through Thanksgiving. Darling clementines. This…

Florida strawberry industry resilient post-Hurricane Milton

Having survived back-to-back hurricanes, Helene and Milton, Florida strawberry growers are showing resilience in getting ready for the December through…

Apeel Sciences welcomes new vice president of commercial operations

Apeel Sciences announced that Jeff Kammermeyer will join the company as vice president of commercial operations. With over 20 years of experience…

Perfection Fresh and Campos Borquez expand Calypso mangoes to U.S. market

In partnership with Campos Borquez, Perfection Fresh introduces the Calypso mango, locally grown in Mexico, to deliver a mango experience that meets…

North Carolina pilot reduces cabbage shipping costs with electric refrigeration

In Boone, North Carolina, Hollar & Greene Produce Co. faces a critical temperature control challenge for its cabbage shipments to Walmart,…

Koyo Berries coming to the east coast

Oishii has announced that it will introduce its coveted Koyo Berry to Harris Teeter locations in the DMV, broadening its footprint along the East…

Smart vision works launches AI-driven robotic sorter for potato inspection

The SiftAI Robotic Sorter from Smart Vision Works, a KPM Analytics brand, is the industry's first automated system for final potato inspection and…

Kuehne+Nagel acquires majority stake in IMC Logistics to expand U.S. operations

Kuehne+Nagel acquires a majority stake in IMC Logistics (IMC), a leading marine drayage provider in the United States. As announced by both companies,…

Ecologic Blue Flag certification achieved for bananas

Kapi Kapi Growers, a Costa Rican grower-shipper of sustainably grown pineapples, bananas, and plantains, announces that their banana farms have earned…

Salmonella outbreak prompts Great Falls schools to halt fresh produce

The Cascade City-County Health Department (CCHD) in Great Falls has reported eight confirmed cases of Salmonella. Among the affected are six students from…

Santa Barbara County weighs $26 minimum wage for farmworkers

In Santa Maria, the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors convened with Alianza Campesina to deliberate on establishing dignified wages for local farm…

Canadian port unions to challenge government arbitration orders

Union representatives have announced plans to contest the Canadian government's directive to halt port disputes in Montreal, Vancouver, and Prince Rupert. The…

Alaska veteran explores hazelnut farming amid climate change

In Peters Creek, Alaska, at the foot of Bear Mountain, Josh Smith, a U.S. Air Force veteran and proprietor of Bear Mountain Forest Nursery, is delving into the…

Samuel Villalona, President and CEO of SWG Group Inc:

"We are expanding into markets where green-skinned avocado is not popular, but has great potential"

Consumers are looking for fresh, high quality products with unique characteristics and this has opened up opportunities for avocado and mango exporters…

Drought threatens cranberry farming and New Jersey Pinelands

In southeastern New Jersey, farmers face challenges due to extreme drought conditions, with the area experiencing its worst drought in over two decades.…

Gottschalk Cranberry Farm thrives under multigenerational leadership

Fawn Gottschalk, at the age of 46, is deeply rooted in the cranberry industry, having grown up on her family's farm, Gottschalk Cranberry, located in Wood…

ILA-USMX negotiations stall over automation dispute, raising strike risks

The International Longshoreman's Association (ILA) has reported a breakdown in negotiations with the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX), indicating a…

Changing climate negatively impacts oriental vegetables and fruit volumes in Honduras

The changing climate and other challenges have a negative impact on the volume of fruit and vegetables grown and exported from Honduras. Julio Cesar…

Gabriel Amaro, AGAP

Peru bets on high-value crops such as cherries

Gabriel Amaro, president of the Peruvian Association of Agricultural Producers' Guilds (AGAP), told Redagrícola that Peru continued its agricultural…

Brazil’s orange juice exports surge in revenue despite declining volumes

Regular rains and mild weather were registered in late October in the citrus belt of São Paulo state and Triângulo Mineiro, the biggest orange producer for the…

Camposol Holding PLC releases preliminary third quarter 2024 results

Camposol Holding PLC (Camposol or the Company), a multinational company dedicated to providing fresh and healthy food globally, today announced its…

JP Farms accelerates banana recovery after hurricane, ahead of schedule

Following the impact of Hurricane Beryl, JP Farms in Jamaica has reported a faster-than-anticipated recovery of its banana farm. The category 4 hurricane…

Brazilian fruit exports surge in October, boosting trade surplus

In October, Brazil witnessed a surge in fruit exports, including citrus peel and melons, leading to a positive shift in the trade balance. According to Comex…

Belize to classify citrus greening as national disaster to protect agriculture

In a recent address to the House of Representatives, Minister of Health & Wellness Kevin Bernard discussed the adverse effects of citrus greening disease on…

Dominica boosts white potato production with 2024/25 seed imports

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Blue and Green Economy in Dominica has detailed plans for the importation of seed planting materials for white…

Don Limon GmbH at the start of the Chinese pomelo season:

"It is currently a challenge to get goods in the desired calibers"

The first Chinese pomelos were unloaded in the port of Rotterdam in the second week of October. "Pinghe pomelo started from August 3rd week with medium…

Henk van der Meij, Hars & Hagebauer

"Unclear mango market with mixed signals on Peruvian supply"

"Old-fashioned opacity" is how Henk van der Meij of Hars & Hagebauer characterizes the mango market. "On one hand, there appeared to be a threat of a…

Floods in Benicarló and Vinaroz. Extreme rainfall alert in Valencia, Tarragona and Malaga.

Torrential rains in the north of Castellón have had an impact on the citrus and vegetable harvest

Heavy rainfall has been recorded in the north of the Spanish province of Castellón, causing some flooding in the municipalities of Benicarló and…

Anthony De Ieso - Thorndon Park Produce

Grower increases rosmary acreage to fill shortages

Australian vegetable and herb grower Thorndon Park Produce has recently increased the acreage of rosemary on their site at Grawler River. "This is a…

Mango farmer “astounded and disappointed” by finding

Agent regulator finds no wrongdoing in sale of extremely early mangoes

The Agricultural Produce Agent Council, APAC, has investigated a complaint against the agent representing a consignment of mangoes initially suspended…

Dole’s Q3 revenue hits $2.1B, driven by 6.6% growth in fresh fruit sales

Dole reported positive third-quarter results for the three months ended September 30, 2024, positioning it for a strong full-year performance. Revenue reached…

Verbruggen Palletizing Solutions unveils new HMI

Verbruggen Palletizing Solutions announces the launch of its revamped Human Machine Interface (HMI). Over the past year, Verbruggen has invested in…

Southern African citrus exports drop amid local demand and trade challenges

In the 2024 export season, Southern African citrus growers packed 164.5 million 15kg cartons for delivery to global markets. While this is 600,000 cartons less…

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Zoo animals feast for New Covent Garden Market's 50th anniversary

To celebrate the 50th anniversary of London's New Covent Garden Market, the market's vendors donated fresh vegetables to the animals at London Zoo.…

Royal HZPC group urges agricultural innovation to tackle global crop losses

In a recent initiative, the Royal HZPC Group has released a video on YouTube to highlight the urgent challenges facing global agriculture. The video…

Moroccan and Egyptian exporters explore opportunities at Poland's Bronisze market

On November 13, 2024, the Bronisze Wholesale Market in Warsaw, Poland, was the focal point for a trade mission aimed at introducing fruit and vegetable…

Xi Jinping emphasizes growing China-Latin America partnership

Chinese President Xi Jinping has likened China's relationship with Latin America and the Caribbean to a line from an ancient Chinese poem: "True friends always…

Kiwifruit fund completes first auction, opens to new investors

The inaugural auction of MyFarm KiwiFruit Fund shares in New Zealand concluded with a clearing price of 82c per share, according to Louise Bignall, head of…

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Study explores the shelf life of strawberries

Based on non-invasive technology, a research group at the University of Cordoba has created a tool to guarantee optimal strawberry quality and minimize…

BSF seizes 5 tonnes of smuggled garlic near India-Bangladesh border

The Border Security Force (BSF) has successfully intercepted a smuggling attempt, seizing over 5 tonnes of garlic destined for Bangladesh. This…

Mirai Solar:

“Our solar technology is particularly beneficial for shade-loving crops”

Founded in Saudi Arabia, Mirai Solar originated at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) to utilize solar energy in regions with…

New Zealand onion season begins with changes in yellow and red acreage

The first new season onions have arrived on the market, with Japanese short days being utilized for local consumption and shipping to the Pacific…