Peru shipping 15-20 percent less asparagus to the U.S. right now

Supplies of imported asparagus are lower currently. “We are about 15 to 20 percent below last year’s volumes. Some weeks show an even greater…

California table grape growers need $30/box to break even

The California table grape scene is devastating. “While some growers are impacted more than others by losses due to Hurricane Hilary, there is not a…

Brand refresh and new packaging approach for greenhouse vegetables unveiled

Windset Farms®, a producer and marketer of greenhouse-grown produce in North America, is thrilled to announce the launch of its brand refresh and…

Relationship opportunities drive participation at Southern Innovations

"We are part of a very relationship-oriented industry," says Michael DuPuis with Divine Flavor. "This makes it important for us to be present at the…

Ecuadorian mango volume significantly impacted by El Niño

The upcoming 2023 mango season is not looking promising at all for Ecuadorian growers as they might be facing a 65 - 75 percent overall volume…

Andrea Montagna, CEO of Bonduelle Fresh Americas

Fresh cut, a complicated market

The situation in the fresh cut market is complicated all over the world and in Italy there have been several plant closures. But also in the US the situation has to be…

Candy Snaps grape season extended by several weeks

BLOOM FRESH International, created by the merger of SNFL Group (Special New Fruit Licensing) and International Fruit Genetics, LLC (IFG), is pleased to…

Oppy names regional sales directors

Oppy has elevated two sales stand-outs, Ben Vallejo and Jim Leach, from management roles to director-level responsibilities. Vallejo, who celebrates…

Zero-plastic packaging for avocados unveiled

Westfalia Fruit USA recently launched a 100 percent plastic-free bagged avocado program in the United States, alongside a one-of-a-kind partnership with CIRT…

CAN (ON): OGVG celebrates region with launch of 'Greenhouse Goodness campaign

The Ontario Greenhouse Vegetable Growers (OGVG) has launched the 'This is Greenhouse Goodness' campaign, which has converted the baggage claim area to…

Oishii teams up with craft brewery to make strawberry beer

If you're a fan of designer berries and fancy brews, there's a buzzy collaboration on the horizon that'll whet your appetite. Oishii, the berry brand…

New celery bites introduced

Taylor Farms announced the launch of their new Celery Bites. Following the examples in other categories across the store – including beverages, salty snacks, and cereal –…

University of Florida - Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences

Microbiology professor appointed chair for developing trees resistant to citrus greening

Working at the cell level to develop a disease- resistant citrus tree holds great promise and potential for the Florida citrus industry. Nian Wang, professor…

Farm fresh food in US schools is getting big federal support

Getting local food into schools has proven frustratingly complicated in the US. And while up-to-date data on the reach of farm-to-school activity is lacking,…

Northern Plains potato industry is the third largest in the US

According to Northland Potato Growers Association’s website, the northern Plains potato sector - the third largest in the US - is valued at $500 million,…

P.E.I. potato growers intent on drafting plan for ‘pest-free places’

After a meeting between federal and industry officials, a system of “pest-free places of production” (PFPP) is now on the drawing board for Prince Edward…

Start-up ClimateAi aims should help growers prepare for a more disruptive climate

Himanshu Gupta grew up in India, where he saw how the unpredictably late monsoon season was often damaging crops and affecting farmers’ lives. The frustration…

Chilean online platforms help industry to connect with Asian buyers

A Chilean company with two online platforms, to connect producers and buyers of fresh produce, as well as assist with shipping and trucking claims, is…

But lack of federal agricultural tax auditors might thwart shipments

Brazilian grape growers to increase exports to US

The negative effects of Hurricane Hilary, which hit the US last month, have opened new horizons for grape producers in the São Francisco Valley. With the…

Dr. Manuel Michel has been appointed new CEO of Colombia Avocado Board

“We are working to increase volumes and establish a reputation for quality in the US market"

The Colombia Avocado Board is starting a new stage with the incorporation of Dr. Manuel Michel as its new CEO.In his new role, Michel has set himself three…

Online portal to recycle Styrofoam used in fruit exports across borders launched

Expanding its operations in international markets, mainly with FarmFresh conservers to export Brazilian fruits, Termotécnica introduces the Recycle EPS…

Earthquake in Morocco: large-scale agriculture spared

The picture is becoming clearer in the aftermath of the "Al Haouz earthquake" that hit Morocco last Friday. According to several corroborating…

Charl Stander – Freshness First

Fantastic flowering in South Africa’s plum orchards

Farmers in the Western Cape regard a possibility of frost damage accompanying the snow and icy rain of the past weekend (with more rain expected this…

Storm Daniel in Libya, certain but still unknown damage

Storm Daniel reached Libya at the beginning of the week, killing more than 6,000 people and leaving tens of thousands missing. The worst-hit city is Derna, where the storm has caused dam f…

Alex Maseko – Harvest Global

“Kale is my Coca-Cola”

When Covid hit, Alex Maseko remembered his lifelong passion for leafy vegetables. In the KwaZulu-Natal town of Peacevale he set to planting vegetables, trialling many but…

Four days over mountains and fertile valleys

The Lebanese fresh produce sector will be in the spotlight in the coming weeks

Last September, Piet Schotel of the Center for the Promotion of Imports from developing countries (CBI) and Fresh Publishers manager, Pieter Boekhout,…

João Juma, of United Growers: "Our Gala is highly demanded because it is striped and has a more intense red color"

"We expect a good year for Portuguese apple exports"

Portuguese apple exports started a few weeks ago, despite strong sales in the domestic market. Although Portugal is not known for exporting large…

Klaus Burger, owner of Fritz Burger GmbH & Co. KG, about avocados from Westfalia Fruit:

"Even during the rather quiet summer vacations, demand continues"

According to Klaus Burger, demand for avocados has been consistent throughout the year. "Even during the rather quiet summer vacations, demand has…

Ahmad Osman Khoder of Fresh Products

"Lebanese carrots available for export all year round"

Two years ago, carrot yields in Lebanon reached 5,400 tons, a drop in the bucket compared to the Netherlands' 643,000 tons or even its neighbor, Israel's 186,000 tons. We spoke to Ahmad Mostaf…

To China with 37 sea containers for a Tolsma Grisnich project

In late 2022, factories in China's well-known potato cultivation region stood ready to be equipped with a Grisnich receiving, cleaning, and sorting…

Avocados Australia welcomes Aldi's exclusive stocking of their avocados

Avocados Australia has welcomed the news that Aldi has become the first Australian supermarket to exclusively range 100% Australian Avocados in all of their…

Seatrade expands South American shipping fleet

Seatrade, an international shipping company with a global footprint and active in specialized refrigerated shipping and logistics is adding two new vessels to…

Vessel queues in storm-hit areas fail to stem freight slide

Extreme weather, particularly typhoons and hurricanes in North Asia and the United States, resulted in congestion building up in major ports. Linerlytica’s…

Soluna apples makes debut in Hong Kong with tasting experience

During the launch of Soluna™ Apples throughout July and August via TVB a special gift box was available with online sales exploding. The WA Farm Direct…

Kashmir growers are anxious as import duty on US apples is relaxed

India’s federal government’s decision to relax 20% customs duty on apples imported from the US at the recently concluded G-20 summit left Kashmir Valley…

Kuehne+Nagel buys Morgan Air and Sea Freight Logistics Kenya Ltd. for an estimated Sh8 billion

Logistics firm Kuehne+Nagel (Kenya) Limited is set to acquire rival Morgan Air and Sea Freight Logistics Kenya Limited for an estimated Sh8 billion, marking…

Grape seed found in Western Anatolia sheds light on ancient viticulture

The remnants of a grape seed, dating back 3,500 years, have been discovered in a recent archaeological excavation at the Aşağıseyit Mound site in western…

Coup in Niger is already disrupting Ghana’s onion supply chain

The recent coup in Niger has led to disruptions in the onion supply chain, particularly affecting Ghana as a major importer of onions from Niger. Some 80…