A hectic Peruvian organic ginger market

“It’s a crazy season for organic ginger from Peru,” says Nelson Vidaurre with Añawi. Plantings have been significantly reduced across the board…

California, Mexico and Chile all slimmer on lemon supply

Lemons are tight on supply coming out of a few different regions. “California is very very scarce,” says Paul G. Gonzalez of River City Produce Inc.,…

Negative effects of El Niño and cyclone Yaku -

Peru’s mango volumes estimated to be substantially lower due to hot weather

Peru’s mango industry will likely see up to 8,500 less export containers in the coming season due to negative effects on flowering from the hot weather…

80 Acres Farms on its newest 18,500 m2 Florence farm

"This farm was sold out as soon as it opened"

"Vertical farming works. You have to grow crops effectively, operate efficiently at the right cost, and deliver on your promises to consumers. If some…

Rambutan pricing expected to firm up in coming weeks when competition decreases

Rambutan supply from Honduras is into peak production, a period which will last into early November. “We start from Honduras at the end of July or…

Produce industry veteran passes away at 83

Robert “Bob” Bassetti, 83, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Friday, September 15th. Bassetti was a well-known produce industry veteran and longtime owner…

CBP officers seize $7.7 million in methamphetamine in a shipment of limes

U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations officers assigned to the World Trade Bridge this week seized $7.7 million in methamphetamine in…

First autonomous tractor arrives at MU

After more than a year of waiting, researchers at the University of Missouri welcome the arrival of one of the nation’s first-of-its-kind electric,…

USDA

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

Mexico crossings of asparagus through Arizona, California and Texas expected to remain the same

Seasonal changes have led to a shift in the commodities of interest for this report. Asparagus has replaced blueberries, as the number of growing areas…

In honour of shared history with Chinese partners

Copefrut adopts BoBan brand identity in China

Copefrut, a Chilean fruit exporter with over 50 years of global experience, announced today it is formally adopting the brand name BoBan (波板) for the Chinese…

USDA

National Retail Report - specialty crops

Number of ads for organic produce at 13% of total

The shift toward fall commodities is in full swing. Apple cider, pomegranates, pumpkins, and hard squash joined new crop apples and pears for festive…

Asian salads launched

As more consumers opt to eat at home, Asian salads rank among the top cuisines for salads. Mann Packing Co., Inc., a subsidiary of Fresh Del Monte N.A., Inc. and a supplier of…

Research looks into innovative methods to genetically improve passion fruit

Scientists from Embrapa Mandioca e Fruticultura have developed two innovative methods to enhance the characterization of passion fruit genetic resources. One…

Dragon fruit cultivation on the increase in Mexico, Thailand and India

Dragon fruit has recently garnered considerable attention from cultivators in Mexico, Thailand and India, due to the fruit’s economic value and its vast health…

Emergent Cold LatAm expands Brazil network with São Paulo acquisition

Emergent Cold Latin America, a prominent cold storage logistics operator in Latin America, announced today the acquisition of a new facility located in the…

Russia remains the number one importer of peaches in the world

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has published a report on global trade in stone fruits, with particular attention given to fruits produced in Turkey and…

"We're going to Madrid also to collect news and rumors"

Fewer investments in covers despite climate change

The entire world is dealing with various crises - the war, higher prices, climate change and social and geo-political tension. A series of risks and…

'Fruit Control Equipments' specializes in storage technique

Increase in 'ready to eat': new technologies for ripening

"In recent years, there has been a significant growth in consumer demand for 'ready to eat' products, particularly tropical fruits and kiwi fruit. This…

"Better coordination needed to avoid export bans"

Export ban on Egyptian onions postponed to October 1st

A brief hiccup disrupted the implementation of the 3-month ban on onion exports, announced by the Egyptian government on September 20 with immediate…

"Due to the violent change in weather conditions, we have losses of about 60%"

The apple cultivation in Greece is expected to be lower than usual, in the area that grows quite a chunk of the Greek national production, Matoula…

Mohamad Hijazi of the Avocado Cluster

Lebanese trial with early, grafted Hass looks promising

In southern and northern Lebanon, on plots no higher than 500m above sea level, avocado cultivation is undergoing a remarkable revolution. Annually,…

Major roads closed

Western Cape flooded for second time in three months

Major roads leading into the Cape Town metropolitan area have been closed due to the heavy flooding, as rain continues with winds of 46km/h on Heritage…

Rabobank report -

Despite a dip in exports, table grapes' popularity remains on the rise

Global table grape exports declined compared to the previous season, but appear to remain on a growth trajectory, according to a recent Rabobank…

Autumn demand strong for Polish fresh shiitake mushrooms

Bi Shutong is the European Business Developer at QiHe Biotechnology. The company is an expert in the production of substate logs for shiitake, king…

Apple juice prices remain elevated due to lower production and robust global demand

The apple juice season for 2023/2024 is underway as processing facilities begin their operations. In August, the World Apple and Pear Association (WAPA) issued…

Watermelons still quite expensive in Australia

Watermelons are being sold at Coles for $4.50 a kilo. Woolworths is selling the fruit for $3.90 per kilo, with prices varying slightly from state to state.…

Average wholesale prices of bananas in Europe

Week 37 average wholesale prices of bananas from Latin America at €104/100 kgs in Holland

In week 37, average wholesale prices of bananas from Latin America were at €104/100 kgs in the Netherlands. Prices in Belgium stood at €96/100 kgs,…

Mumbai ports

Record seizures of drugs in 'fruit and vegetable' consignments in 2022-2023

According to sources from the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DROSS Mumbai Zonal Unit (MZU), in 2022-23, there were record seizures of high-value…

Israeli company introduces new tech as bees struggle to pollinate

Thai Sade is the founder of tech firm BloomX, a company that has found a way to mechanically pollinate crops in a similar way to bees. "We are not replacing…

Nigerian institute reports destruction of 32,000 ha of potato acreage by Late Blight Disease

Nigeria’s National Root Crop Research Institute (NRCRI) has disclosed that over 32,000 hectares of potato land was destroyed by Potato late blight disease in…