“A perfect storm” helps push green bean prices sky high

Supplies of green beans are really light and have pushed prices up to a reported 10-year high. Why? “It’s the perfect storm,” says Tony Martinez of…

Subpar season for lemons

California Navel orange season ends on high note

California’s Navel orange season started out challenging. “There was quite some rain between December and February and as a result, we were only able…

Gapping likely ahead on Mexico and California fig season

Like many other commodities this year, the California fig season will likely see a later start. “We have the first Black Mission fig crop and that…

Positive spring weather in New York leaves apple growers optimistic

The northwestern region of New York State is known for rich fertile soil, consistent sources of natural precipitation and overall moderate…

International Women’s Achievement Award for Pat Compres

World Trade Center Miami recognized Patricia Compres, founding and managing member of Advance Customs Brokers & Consulting, as one of five outstanding…

Arkansas and Georgia researchers developed a robotic hand to pick blackberries

Researchers in Arkansas and Georgia have shown that delicate fresh-market blackberries typically picked by human hands to maintain quality, can now be picked…

‘Climate change will impact strawberry production in Florida’

Florida farmers play a critical role in food production for the U.S., generating over $7 billion in crops, especially during the winter months. Florida’s…

Uruguay citrus industry to see 10% lower volumes as it recovers from drought

Uruguay’s citrus industry is relieved to be out of the worst drought in nearly 100 years, with volumes in the current 2023 season expected to be around…

Canada: Overall increase in total potato production and yield numbers in 2022

Despite farmer challenges such as high input costs and adverse weather conditions in many areas, Canada saw an overall increase in total production and yield…

Cargo declines due to reduced consumer demand, shifting trade routes

Port of Long Beach trade softened in April

Cargo container traffic slowed at the Port of Long Beach in April as consumers continued to limit purchases and shippers shuffled trade from the West Coast to…

Monterey County winter storms cause $600 million in agri losses

This year’s winter storms have cumulatively impacted a total of 20,073 acres and created $600 million of damage to the Monterey County agri sector. The most…

Lawmakers want U.S. fresh potato market access in Japan

A bipartisan and bicameral group of lawmakers want U.S. fresh potato market access in Japan. According to Head of the National Potato Council, Kam Quarles, the…

Average weekly wholesale prices of fruit and veg & bananas

Prices for bananas from Ecuador unchanged from last week

This series gives the average wholesale prices of bananas by country of origin. The prices are national averages of the most usual prices charged for…

Opening of food imports at zero tariffs

Argentina to import food to curb rising prices

Argentine authorities have announced a set of measures to tackle inflation. These include more active involvement in the foreign exchange market. But the most…

Company receives $130 million from Canadian private-equity firm Cordiant Capital

Agrícola Chapi expands avocado and table grape production

Peruvian export company Agrícola Chapi has received $130m in funding to expand its table-grape and avocado production. The funding, from Canadian…

Ecuador’s banana exports off to a slow start in 2023

Ecuador’s banana exports are off to a slow start in 2023, with shipments of 62.99 million 18.14-kilogram boxes in January and February. While this total is…

China: "Smaller-sized garlic expected"

Chinese garlic farmers are currently in the midst of their main harvest season and are working hard to produce the best quality garlic possible. This…

Onion market review for Eastern Europe and Central Asia

According to EastFruit analysts, onions remain one of the most dynamic positions on the fruit and vegetable market, although, thanks to the arrival of new crop…

Vietnamese scientists create corn that can be eaten raw

Vietnamese scientists have created a sweet corn cultivar that could be eaten raw without any processing. Nguyen Van Ha, from the Institute of Plant Research…

Breeder rights for table grapes are a challenge for Lebanon

A visit to selected Lebanese exporting companies was organized this week by export coaches Ms. Hania Chahal and Mr. Piet Schotel, within the framework…

"Egyptian mango industry is recovering after a difficult season"

Egyptian mango production is recovering after a difficult season last year, due, in particular, to weather conditions. Walaa Elhabbal, general manager…

Good performance for Egyptian potatoes in the Spanish market

This year has been marked by global climate changes that have disrupted the production of potatoes and caused changes in procurement channels.…

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CEO of New Zealand Avocado to step aside after 12 years at the helm

Linda Flegg, Chair of NZ Avocado Growers’ Association announced the resignation of their CEO Jen Scoular after 12 years in the role. “Jen has served us…

Tasmania remains fruit fly free

With winter approaching and the high-risk season for fruit fly ending, Tasmania’s fruit fly free status remains secure. Tasmania’s fruit fly free status ensures businesses have…

University of Bonn examines how type of packaging influences purchase intention

Paper-based packaging has a good eco-image

German consumers consider paper-based packaging to be particularly environmentally friendly. Nevertheless, they tend to be skeptical about innovative products…

Real-time container tracking via myKN by Kuehne+Nagel

Congestion and capacity constraints have made container visibility in recent times an absolute necessity for supply chain management. The new Container…

HHLA faces challenging start to 2023

The start of 2023 was a challenging period for Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA) in the face of ongoing geopolitical tensions, EU economic…

Farmers expect high prices

Raspberries in Tajikistan are going to be ready for picking soon

According to EastFruit experts, in 10 days Tajikistan will start harvesting a new crop of raspberries from open fields. Encouraged by high prices for…

Expert recommends persimmons to lower cholesterol levels

High cholesterol means someone has have too much of a fatty substance known as cholesterol in his blood. Over time, it can build up leading to blockages and…