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GLOBAL OVERVIEW STRAWBERRIES

The global strawberry market is very varied at the moment, depending on the country. The European supply is limited, as the cold winter weather in Spain has meant that the…

Honduras import melon season underway

Supplies of melons being imported into North America and Europe are about to shift growing regions. Galia melons in a field. Johann Reichmann commercial representative of Agrolibano…

Colder temperatures slow organic lettuce production

Organic lettuce supplies have been somewhat impacted by temperatures in Arizona. “Due to recent colder temperatures, the supply has been affected by slow growth. We are also…

Winter Farm:

Building strawberry farms to feed North America

“By the end of 2022, we will be producing 1.3 million kilograms of strawberries between three facilities. We’re not looking to replace summer production so we’ll be down for…

USDA

Hong Kong’s new quarantine requirements

Flight suspensions add to agricultural shipping problems US

In response to Hong Kong’s new quarantine requirements on locally based cargo crew, on December 30, 2021, Cathay Pacific airlines announced the suspension of all long-haul…

Florida heading for smallest orange crop in over 75 years

Florida looking to produce the smallest crop of oranges in more than 75 years, according to a forecast released this month. The state is on pace to produce…

Canadian inflation hits 30-year high

Fresh produce prices expected to soar

In Canada, a leading food analyst says to expect an increase in food prices, as record inflation hits the country. Dairy and fresh produce will be seeing the…

South Essex Fabricating inks the deal

New 37.5 acre strawberry greenhouse for Double Diamond / Sunset Farms

Double Diamond Farms is to expand into the soft fruit category. The Canadian growing company will realize a 37,5-acre greenhouse to grow strawberries for the Mastronardi…

Hazel Tech announces Asia Pacific office expansion and investment

Hazel Technologies, Inc. announced a strategic Asia-Pacific (APAC) expansion along with new funding from EDBI, a Singapore-based global investor in select high…

68% of the Peruvian avocado exported was sent to the Netherlands, the US, Spain, and Chile

The president of the consulting firm Inform@cción, Fernando Cilloniz Benavides, stated that Peru had exported 525,829,494 kilos of fresh avocado for…

Special Bananas

Chinese purchases bolstered Cambodian banana exports in 2021

According to preliminary data from the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries’ General Directorate of Agriculture, Cambodia exported 423,168.97 tons…

Global Focus Grapes

'The next step towards a more sustainable grape'

Edward Out, Managing Director of OTC Organics states the company has taken the next step for sustainable grapes: “We are proud that we made a significant step in reducing…

Retail

Dreamstime

Walmart's new fulfillment center in Mississippi is set to open this spring

Save A Lot has announced it completed the sale of 33 company-owned stores

US: Walmart's chief e-commerce officer Casey Carl exits company after nearly 2 yearsWalmart's top e-commerce executive Casey Carl is leaving the company at the end of February…

South Mill Champs expands Atlanta distribution center

South Mill Champs, one of the largest high-quality mushroom growers in North America, announced it has expanded its Atlanta distribution center. In addition,…

Cargo insurer TT Club report:

'Worn-out containers increase risks for shippers and vessels'

Cargo insurer TT Club highlighted a little-considered risk of the ongoing crunch in containerized freight capacity. With the intense strains on the supply…

John Deere

John Deere debuts autonomous tractor

During January’s CES 2022 show, agriculture equipment maker John Deere announced a major advancement for precision farming in the form of a self-driving autonomous tractor.…

Maryland Department of Agriculture

Department of Agriculture

Maryland expands Spotted Lanternfly quarantine zone

The Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA) today expanded its spotted lanternfly quarantine to include the following counties: Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Carroll, Cecil,…

Port of Oakland import volume hit new record in 2021

Containerized, loaded import cargo volume hit a new record at the Port of Oakland in 2021. The Port reported that it handled the equivalent of 1.05 million…

DOT, DOL announcement:

'Expansion of trucking apprenticeships, new truck driver boards and studies to improve working conditions'

In December, as part of Administration’s approach to strengthen America’s supply chains, address bottlenecks, and lower prices for Americans, the U.S.…

Chicago

Multi-million dollar reusable packaging theft operation taken down

In 2021, a major plastic container theft sting was executed in Cook County, Illinois. It resulted in the discovery of an illegal plastic regrind operation…

Production and export of Argentinian blueberries declines

At the beginning of 2021, official statistics from Argentina showed that the total production of blueberries had reached 18.000 tons: of that volume, almost…

Ronald Bown, President of ASOEX:

”We have informed authorities about the complex port situation so that they implement protocols that allow ships to operate”

As Simfruit recently reported, the logistics situation is extremely complex for the country's exports, especially its fresh fruit exports. The president of…

Howard Hansen- Hansen Orchards

"With just ten days until Chinese New Year demand is very good, we are picking as fast as we can"

The Tasmanian cherry harvest is in full swing and at Hansen Orchards it has been a very busy last couple of weeks. "Yields have been really good," said owner Howard Hansen.…

Propak Industries

Fresh produce companies turning to automation during pandemic labour shortages

A leading Australian sustainable packaging solutions company, Propak Industries has confirmed it has received increased interest in its automated systems for the fresh produce…

Penny Reidy - SA Produce Market

"There is no shortage of supply of fresh produce in South Australia"

Another wave of COVID in Australia has seen reports of empty supermarket shelves. Staff shortages and supply chain issues have been reported as the reason behind this, but…

Gerard Meyer – Reemoon

Reemoon introduces a world-first smart system to South African packhouses

Reemoon is a name that has become increasingly familiar in Southern African packhouses and the Chinese company’s South African office recently celebrated its fifth…

South African pears allowed to enter China

Recently, the General Administration of Customs issued an announcement: In accordance with relevant Chinese laws and regulations and the "Protocol between the…

Luca Galatro of Vertigo Technologies:

"If you can guarantee quality throughout the chain, you significantly reduce food waste"

Fresco could well be the solution for food waste in the fruit sector. "This inspection sensor uses a penetrative detection technique that doesn’t damage the fruit,” explains…

StoneX represented in Brazilian and Colombian markets

"Paying in local currency could save European fruit importers plenty of money"

You would think European importers make good money bringing in Brazilian mangos or Colombian roses. Yet, according to Laurens Maartens of StoneX, money is often unnecessarily…

Dieter Dömges, Pilzhof Nettetal, on mushroom consumption during the pandemic

"Noticeable increase in demand for brown mushrooms"

Cultivated mushrooms from Germany are more in demand than ever. This trend towards regional mushrooms and mushroom exotics has accelerated noticeably since the Corona…

Increased demand for raspberry processing

The global export of raspberries saw a record-breaking increase in 2021, especially in Europe and North America, says OctoFrost marketing manager coordinator Sana Rehman:…

Orri mandarin continues to stand out for another year

The Orri mandarin continued to stand out for another year in several important aspects, such as price, freshness, appearance, promotional campaigns and…

The Bonduelle group extends its capital to farming partners and creates the concept of "shareholder producer"

Operating in the international agro-industrial sector, the Bonduelle Group was founded over 160 years ago by the Bonduelle family, who were originally farmers…

Calls for proposals to promote European agri-food products launched

Yesterday, the European Commission launched the 2022 calls for proposals for European agri-food promotion programmes, in the EU and abroad. Similarly to 2021, this year puts a…

Scientists say new protection system is needed

Cyclospora, toxoplasma and cryptosporidium detected in berries sold in Norway

Cyclospora, toxoplasma and cryptosporidium have been detected in berries sold in Norway. Blueberries, strawberries and raspberries were tested for Echinococcus…

“People are starting to realize Thailand can export asparagus”

More consumers and importers are becoming aware of the asparagus from Thailand. As the country has received international help to increase both quality and yield, production…

Jiaxing Fruit Market

The imported fruit price index mainly showed a trend of increase in 2021

In 2021, the price index of imported fruits fluctuated year on year, and it increased especially in the fourth quarter. The domestic fruit market was stable…

Taiwan and St Lucia sign 5-year agricultural agreement

Sources say Saint Lucia's agricultural sector will reap the benefits of the signing of a major agreement between the governments of Saint Lucia and Taiwan on…

Long-term container shipping contracts 200% higher than a year ago

The earnings from container shipping are expected to remain strong well into 2022, showing another year of rising profits for shipping lines. In fact, the spot…