Cancun, Mexico:

15th annual AMHPAC convention draws national and international produce leaders

From August 23 to 25, AMHPAC’s annual protected horticulture convention will take place in Cancun, Mexico. In its 15th year, the organization takes the…

California lettuce prices could strengthen

Lettuce supplies look normal from California and projections for the next three weeks anticipate them to stay that way. However, that could change.…

California growers face moving 800 million lb. carry over crop of almonds

Almond growers and shippers are concerned over almond pricing and the current supply situation. In California, there’s an 800 million lbs.+ carryover…

No gap this fall for Idaho potatoes

This fall is looking different for Idaho potatoes. Ryan Wahlen of Pleasant Valley Potato says it finished its storage crop yesterday and some Idaho…

USDA

U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement seasonal perishable products - weekly update

Movement of asparagus from Peru through South Florida ports expected to remain about the same

Movement of asparagus from Peru imports through South Florida ports of entry is expected to remain about the same. Trading standard and small slow,…

Illegitimate use of Dole plc name and fraudulent activity in India and Nigeria

Dole plc is aware of fraudulent activity in India and Nigeria using the Dole plc name. This activity appears to involve individuals posing as Dole plc…

Launch of organic greenhouse grown strawberries this fall

Mastronardi Produce is bringing its award-winning flavor to the organic greenhouse berry segment. The company will be launching its new USA-grown…

Delays and drought not only affect Panama Canal but fresh produce growers in the country too

Spare a thought for the growers of fresh produce in the Republic of Panama who are facing challenging circumstances due to the drought. Amidst the…

Tanimura & Antle welcomes new director of sales

Tanimura & Antle announced the addition of Cody Ramsey as its new director of sales. Ramsey brings a wealth of experience and expertise to his new role. Ramsey…

Sun World, Autumn Crisp® -

Launch of first global branded grape marketing campaign

Sun World International, LLC today announced the launch of a first-of-its-kind global marketing campaign for Autumn Crisp® brand green seedless grapes. "The…

"There will be less production, but there will be a campaign"

Peru's mango campaign will begin in November with a 3-4 week delay

Predicting production for the upcoming mango campaign in Peru is still hard. The manager of the Peruvian Association of Mango Producers and Exporters (APEM),…

USDA

National Retail Report - specialty crops

Cherries, peaches and nectarines among top 5 most advertised fruits this week

Stone fruit from all corners of the country was widely promoted, with cherries, peaches, and nectarines among the top 5 most advertised fruits this…

Why did frozen fruit and veg prices soar by almost 12% in the US, but the cost of fresh produce has not?

What's going on with frozen fruit and vegetables in the US? Food prices rose 0.2% on the month in July after remaining unchanged in June, and they rose 4.9% on…

Delegation from Japan’s Yamano & Associates recently visited Florida

Telling the world about Florida citrus

A delegation from Japan’s Yamano & Associates recently visited Florida to meet with exporters and get an inside look at the future of the Florida citrus…

Lineage announces joint venture with Vietnam's SK Logistics, expanding its network in Southeast Asia

Lineage Logistics has announced it has partially closed a joint venture (JV) arrangement with Hanoi-based cold-storage warehouse operator SK Logistics.…

USDA

Oregon apple production is forecast at 125 million pounds, down 8 percent from 2022

ApplesBased on August 1, 2023 conditions, Oregon apple production is forecast at 125 million pounds, down 8 percent from 2022. Washington ranks number…

New England farmers say heavy rains and inconsistent weather have impacted crops

New England has been subject to unusual and inconsistent weather for this part of the country this year. For local farmers, who are of course always in need of…

Psyllids reach historically high levels in Brazil

Populations of Asian citrus psyllids in the Brazilian states of São Paulo and Minas Gerais have hit historically high levels, Fundecitrus recently reported.…

Chile spreads knowledge and promotes the consumption of its lemons in Japan

35% of the fruits exported by the southern hemisphere are citrus fruits, making these the most important species for exporters in those countries. Of…

Week 32 Wholesale Fruit Market Report

Xinjiang plums are on the market, Mid-Autumn Festival gift boxes and fruits arrive

The new season of plums in Xinjiang has started. At present, the plums are basically delivered by air, mainly in beautifully packaged 2kg gift boxes.…

Yang Ming completes second quarter with over US$4 million loss

Taiwanese ocean carrier Yang Ming announced revenue of US$1.15 billion and reported net loss of US$4.27 million in the second quarter of the year.…

Initial damage reports indicate the loss 5% of citrus volumes

Morocco exceeds the 50°C temperature mark for the first time in history

An absolute record temperature was registered in Morocco, on Friday 11th August at 1:33 PM, with 50.4 degrees Celsius reached in the Souss Massa…

The record temperatures in Morocco will delay the tomato and early vegetable season

An absolute record temperature was registered in Morocco, on Friday 11th August at 1:33 PM, with 50.4 Celicus degrees recorded in the Souss Massa…

Kunene Grapes and Citrus Et Al Ltd to grow grapes, citrus and avocados in northwestern Namibia

In terms of citrus fruit production, Namibia commercially produces oranges, lemons, and tangerines. Now, Kunene Grapes and Citrus Et Al (Proprietary) Ltd is…

Cool and wet growing conditions reduce Envy yields, but new plantings increase volumes

Australia’s family-owned, fresh produce business, Montague, harvest the sweet apple envy™ in May and June with availability throughout the Christmas…

Historic $130 mln trade alliance to supercharge Aussie horticulture exports

The largest and most ambitious trade initiative in Australian horticulture has been given the green light with a host of partners signing on to an…

New Zealand Plant & Food Research

Digital orchard: A new technology to help food production

John Mawson and his colleagues are building an orchard which will bear fruit of a very different kind. In fact, it is a digital apple orchard. The…

Third-generation avocado breeder finally produces the 'perfect' avocado

David and Judi Grey grow avocados on their 13-hectare orchard in Waerenga-a-Hika, near Gisborne; they produce close to 24 tons of avocados each year. That’s…

Current apple season challenging, but with strong demand

"We're focusing on club varieties for the future"

There could be a challenging Turkish apple season coming, says Alp Eren Yaprak, commercial head of fresh produce exporter Engin Tarim. Volumes are…

EastFruit

Installation of anti-hail systems in Georgia is at a record-high level in 2023

Since the beginning of 2020, about 180 hectares of Georgian orchards have been covered by anti-hail systems with the support of the governmental…

Planted areas are down in many EU countries

Potato prices decline but production uncertainties remain

Recent updates on the 2023 EU potato crop harvest are marked by uncertainties. This comes after the weather issues faced earlier in the year, which consisted…

The impact of war events and external factors on Ukraine's domestic tomato market

The Ukrainian tomato market has been significantly impacted due to external factors due to the destruction and seizure of major tomato-producing facilities by…

Russia creates artificial barriers for exporting Tajik products

Trucks transporting agricultural products from Tajikistan are frequently detained at the Russian border. This results in the spoiling of vegetables and fruits…

Czech police find massive shipment of drugs in banana crates

Czech police officials have seized 646 kilograms of cocaine hidden among bananas heading for a local supermarket. It yet another case where boxes with…

However, effects are heterogenous and uncertain

Glyphosate ban will have economic impacts on European agriculture

Glyphosate is the most widely used pesticide in Europe. However, due to its potential effects on human health, its renewal is currently under discussion in…

Import tariff on tomatoes is CHF 731 per 100 kilograms

Swiss growers are protected at quite a steep cost

Swiss farmers are heavily supported by taxpayers. In addition to higher taxes, Swiss consumers must also dig deep to cover the import tariffs built into some…