Why hot peppers are experiencing a surge in consumption

In recent years, the demand for hot pepper has grown considerably as they are increasingly incorporated in a wide range of cuisines. More and more…

California table grapes highly anticipated in both the U.S. and markets around the world

Mountain View Fruit Sales announces that their grape harvest season is currently slated for the middle of this month. Their Estate Vineyards® label…

Slightly early start to Ontario stone fruit season

Ontario stone fruit season is just getting underway. "We are about a week or so earlier than last year," says Sarah Marshall of Ontario Tender…

IFPA mourns passing of former PMA senior staff leader Duane Eaton

The International Fresh Produce Association is saddened to share news of the recent passing of Duane Eaton, a long-time senior staff executive who led…

Blueberry supply expected to stay steady throughout domestic season

Peak volumes of both conventional and organic blueberries are coming out of the Pacific Northwest growing regions right now and it's anticipated that…

USDA

USMCA seasonal perishable products weekly update

Avocado shipments from Mexico expected to increase as inspections have resumed

Avocado movement from Mexico crossings through Texas is expected to increase as inspections in Mexico resumed, with all packing houses now opened.…

Finding higher margin crops for indoor farms

"Any kitchen operation is looking to do a combination of three things; grow top mind sales, increase margin, and differentiate themselves vs. competing…

Canada's reliance on food imports is increasing

A report from Farm Credit Canada, authored by economist Graeme Crosbie, indicates an uptick in Canada's dependency on imported food. Since the beginning of the…

Despite weather issues, Peru's grape area has grown slightly

Peru exported 62,745,726 boxes of table grapes in the 2023-2024 campaign, i.e. 12% less than the 71,404,349 boxes it shipped in the previous campaign. This…

Growth in greenhouses

US: Controlled environment agriculture production, operations on the rise

From 2009 to 2019, controlled environment agriculture (CEA), also referred to as "protected agriculture" or "protected culture," saw significant growth…

USDA

Many US retailers opted to extend their ads through July 4

As expected, ad numbers were down after the big Independence Day sales week. Many retailers opted to extend their ads through July 4 in lieu of…

Michigan fruit crops spared from significant damage from early spring

An early spring in Michigan, characterized by an extremely warm February and a warmer-than-normal March, initiated premature development of fruit buds,…

Michigan cherry production boosts national totals

Nationally, the production outlook for this year stands at 222 million pounds, with Michigan contributing significantly to this figure. According to…

Jacobus van Staden – Sunfed/Soleil Sitrus

“I don’t see the demand for juice oranges diminishing over the next five years”

With the start of Midknight Valencias, South Africa's orange season shifts into its highest gear: the orange is sought-after in the Far East and Europe…

Container port congestion nears pandemic highs

Global container port congestion has approached approximately 9 million TEU, nearing the peak of 9.6 million TEU experienced during the Covid-19 pandemic. The…

Guillaume Angilbert, Oliver

“The lime market is growing”

Oliver, a company specialized in the trade of exotic fruit at Rungis, offers lime shipped by boat from Brazil all year round. "We like to work with this origin because it is…

Microwaves: the new standard for measuring fruit's internal quality?

Employing Infrared cameras to check fruit's internal quality is now commonplace. Less so is the use of handheld devices, a technique that will soon be…

William Burunat, Nueva Vista

“The avocado market has gradually recovered and become healthier”

After more than 10 years working alongside his father Gabriel Burunat, then president of Commercial Fruits at Rungis, William Burunat created Nueva…

"A new season of fresh pears has begun, and weather conditions have affected the progress of picking.”

A new season of fresh pears has begun, and weather conditions have affected the progress of picking. The recent heavy rainfall in Hebei has delayed the…

At fruit Focus 2024 in England

Celebrations for 40 years of innovation

CIV is delighted to announce its participation in Fruit Focus 2024, together with its Northern European partner Idris Consulting, where it will…

Moldova adopts reusable trays for fruit export

Moldova is quickly adjusting to the European market requirements. According to Stefan Bitlan, manager of major Moldovan fruit exporter Fani SRL,…

Mom goes viral for washing produce in dishwasher

A mom has gone viral for her unconventional method of washing fresh produce in a dishwasher. Instead of manually washing fruits and vegetables, she…

Average wholesale prices of bananas in Europe – week 26

The average wholesale price of European bananas at €129 per 100 kgs in France

In week 19, the average wholesale price of European bananas stood at €129 per 100 kgs in France. In week 26, average wholesale prices of bananas from Latin…

India

Release of stored produce will stabilize market prices of onions and potatoes

The Indian government has indicated that the release of stored produce will stabilize the market prices of key vegetables like onions and potatoes. The…

Non-browning banana gets GMO exempt status in the Philippines

UK-based Tropic Biosciences has been granted non-genetically modified organism exempt status for its non-browning banana by the Philippines Department…

China: Stone Fruit Annual

Peach and nectarine production estimated at 17.6 million tons in MY2024/25

China's peach and nectarine production is estimated at 17.6 million metric tons (MMT) in marketing year (MY) 2024/25 (January-December), slightly up…

Exotic fruit farmers in Malaga condemn rising water prices

In the Axarquía region of Malaga, Spain, the agricultural sector, specializing in subtropical crops like mango and avocado, is facing challenges with…

Exploring pecan cultivation in Australia's Riverland

In Australia, while almonds have thrived in the warm inland regions, pecans are emerging as a promising crop, particularly in northern New South Wales…