Mexican chayote production helps increase general supply

Supply of chayote is starting to pick up as Mexico gets going with its production. “In North America, supply is starting to improve,” says Anthony…

Ontario blueberries thrive in rainy season

Ontario is in the midst of a good crop of blueberries this season. “We have a really nice crop here and other growers around the province are finding…

2023 will see greater volumes of Colombian avocados shipped to the U.S.

It’s anticipated that Colombia will ship more avocados this year compared to last year. Currently, the country is shipping 1-2 million pounds of…

After snow high risk of frost damage on the way

Chilean citrus harvest impacted by intense rain and flooding

Chile’s fruit industry was yet again hit by very high rainfall of between 50 mm to 150 mm, that has caused a fresh round of flooding and a delay in…

Opportunities for Vietnamese coconut in the US and China

Recently on August 08, 2023, news has been made public on the US opening the door to import fresh coconuts from Vietnam. As such, Vietnamese fresh…

Apple/pear grower shares how digital platform helps reduce food waste

A Washington apple producer talks about how FreshCloud helps digitize inspection data, improve quality and freshness and reduce food waste. AgroFresh…

Tropical avocados offer alternative to the original avocado

WP Produce—a Miami-based and family-owned grower, packer and shipper of Desbry® brand tropical fruits and roots offers reliable supply of the…

Arkansas blackberry breeder will develop new tools to unlock consumer preference

Despite leaps in Arkansas blackberry breeding over the past few decades, there is still room for advancement. As the principal investigator for a new…

Canadian grower and marketer expands international presence Down Under

Oppy is strengthening its international presence by forging relationships with Australian citrus growers, aided by Richard Byllaardt and David Stevens,…

Taiwan bans cherries from four US producers

On Tuesday, Taiwan’s Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that 11 batches of cherries imported from the US were found to be in violation of food safety…

Teach autonomous robot new routes using “follow” feature

Burro is a versatile, multi-use mobile robot designed to relieve labor challenges and improve operational productivity in the agricultural industry.…

Podcast spins off to new leadership and coaching resources

The Self Smarter Podcast, hosted by Dan’l Mackey Almy and Megan Zweig of DMA Solutions, announces the evolution from podcast to a service provider offering…

British Columbia

Early and prolonged heatwaves this spring shortened and strengthened berry crops

This spring’s early and prolonged heatwaves have both shortened and strengthened this year’s berry crops in British Columbia. One of the many farms in B.C.…

Value of frozen potato exports rose by 20.43%

US potato exports reach record value and volume July 2022 – June 2023

US potato exports reached record value and volume in the 12-month period from July 2022 – June 2023. Export values increased 19.05% to $2.2 billion, and export…

USDA lifts PACA reparation sanctions on Illinois produce business

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that August Battaglia, doing business as QMP Sales, satisfied a $2,575 reparation order issued under the…

Twin City Foods Inc., recalls frozen Super Sweet Corn and Mixed Vegetables because of possible health risk

Twin City Foods, Inc. of Stanwood, Washington, is voluntarily recalling a limited quantity of Not-Ready-To Eat Individually Quick Frozen (IQF) Super…

Americans might see tomato prices go up if government alters trade policy with Mexico

According to an Arizona-based agricultural organization, ending a trade agreement with Mexican tomato producers will result in higher prices for consumers. The…

Overcoming the effects of 2021 Winter Storm Uri

Texas citrus growers appear to be back on track

Texas citrus growers appear to be back on track after Winter Storm Uri caused significant setbacks to many growers two seasons ago. Before Winter Storm Uri…

Market and Crop Update for August 24, 2023

'We’re mostly selling out of Washington and California'

MARKETWashington/California/Idaho:John Vlahandreas with Wada Farms reported in on Aug. 23 from his Salem, OR. sales office. “Demand is fairly high this week,”…

Lamb Weston busy with $415 million expansion at its American Falls facility

Lamb Weston, a global player in frozen potato products, is currently undergoing a massive $415 million expansion at its American Falls facility. The project…

Growing Georgia citrus farms pass winter’s tough test

On a punishingly hot August morning, University of Georgia Extension Agent Jake Price walked through his rows of citrus trees, tucked in the back…

With avo access, China comes one step closer to South African blueberries

Strong early run on South African blueberries

Less than two years elapsed between South African pears and now avocados gaining access to China, pleasantly surprising the fruit industry, accustomed…

Kenya set to export avocados to India

In a major milestone that will boost export trade between the two countries, Kenya has secured market for fresh avocado market in India. This development comes…

Tunisian citrus production in Nabeul expected to drop by 20%

According to the president of the local agricultural union in Béni Khaled, Béchir Aounallah, citrus yields in the governorate of Nabeul are expected to drop by…

Ethiopian small-scale avocado farmers are turning to the Spanish market

Small-scale avocado farmers in Ethiopia’s Lommee District, located in the East Shewa Zone of Oromia State, are making preparations to export 85.7 tons of…

Hybrid breeding in soybean has the potential to increase the productivity

Soybean (Glycine max) is one of the most economically and societally impactful crops in the world, providing a significant percentage of all protein…

Potato market update 23rd August

'Blight pressures and associated costs continue to be significant burden for Irish potato farmers this season'

Home consumption and demand from retail remains unchanged and should see a boost as schools return from this week onwards. Early Rooster continues to be…

Processing tomato crops are progressing well across Europe - despite hot weather in some countries

In its latest update (August 18), the World Processing Tomato Council provided insights into the current state of the processing tomato crop for Amitom…

Mintec

European potato prices drop from record highs as harvest progresses

European processing potato prices continued to decline from the record highs seen in July as increasing volumes of new crop entered the market. The…

How digital transformation helps create more profitable and sustainable agrifood businesses

In today’s world of rapidly advancing technology, the agrifood industry is facing a critical decision point. As the global population grows, the…

Seedless organic grapes increasingly in demand in Italy and Europe

Sweet, crunchy, versatile and above all organic, seedless grapes conquer consumers all over Europe for their ease of use and goodness. The producers of…

Will Ukraine start exporting onions again?

Freefall of onion prices in Ukraine continues

Onion prices in Ukraine have reached shocking heights in the first half of 2023, reaching US $1.3-1.4 at the wholesale level, which was an all-time record.…

Chinese yuan inched higher against the dollar on Wednesday

China's yuan inched higher against the dollar on Wednesday after the Central Bank set the daily fixing higher-than-expected and as investors bided time ahead…

'Trade protocol on track'

Australian growers and Brett Lee prepare to sell avocados in India

Famous pace bowler Brett Lee will again campaign on the subcontinent this summer, as the ambassador for Australian avocados. Currently, Australian growers are…

‘Give farmers information to tackle water scarcity’

Farmers are experts in making valuable resources go further – getting the most from every bag of fertiliser, every hour of available daylight, every drop of…

St Lucia banana and plantain farmers will receive government aid

In a move to aid the recovery efforts of farmers following the impact of Tropical Storm Bret, the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Food Security and Rural…