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Friday, August 23, 2024
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The climate plays a big role in the banana supply chain, with warmer weather and a lot of rain impacting volumes in especially South American growing countries. Ecuador saw…
Mangos not involved
Yesterday, FreshPlaza published an article originating from FoodSafetyNews.com, containing an update on foodborne illness outbreaks. FreshPlaza amended…
While the Canadian federal government is stepping in and sending the rail dispute with workers from Canada's two major railways–the Canadian National…
Fall new crop potatoes are getting underway as the industry is coming off a record-high 2023-2024 supply season. "Many of our grower communities are…
In spring 2024, North Bay Produce announced that the cooperative is working on a comprehensive sustainability strategy focusing on climate-smart…
University of Florida research:
You may have seen small trees in white shrouds on hills along the highways. They protect citrus trees from the Asian citrus psyllid and therefore,…
7-Eleven, Inc.,and Plenty Unlimited Inc. team up to roll out produce in 7-Eleven® locations throughout California. "We are thrilled to introduce Plenty…
Argentina's National Agri-Food Health and Quality Service (Senasa) certified the first export of blueberries with quarantine treatment at the source: 4 tons of…
The Cornell-developed "PhytoPatholoBot" detects spectral signatures of three kinds of devastating grape diseases – powdery mildew, downy mildew and…
A study commissioned by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) and Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) highlights the role of packaging in…
USDA
For the past decade, Chile's planted cherry area maintained steady growth, due to its profitability. There is a high demand for Chilean cherries from…
Exportadora Los Olmos
Exportadora Los Olmos, exporters of table grapes, cherries, kiwis, apples, sugar plums and pears from Chile, aim to expand their exports to the Asia…
Ben Harris - BiteRiot
BiteRiot grows between 1200-1500 tonnes of cherries per year in central western New South Wales, Australia, from Mudgee, Nashdale and Orange. Across…
It is still too early to see increased volumes of banana exports from Ecuador to China, following the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) that recently started…
California Giant Berry Farms shared details from its Skirt Steak BBQ fundraising event—which resulted in over $46,000 raised for the California Giant…
Idaho Falls-based Eagle Eye Produce has kicked off its new crop shipping season for onions and potatoes from its Idaho-Oregon and Washington…
Costa Rica's Grupo Visa produces and markets fresh pineapples, frozen pineapple, pineapple juice, and dehydrated pineapple. This diversification allows it to use the fruit the…
Reinhard Schedlbauer, founder and general manager of AgroAndino Peru, has led a transformation process that has allowed his company to become a…
Eng. Eliezer Domínguez, General Manager of Capitán Piña Panamá
Panamanian company Capitán Piña, specialized in pineapple production and export, led by General Manager Eliezer Domínguez, has faced a challenging year…
Certifications have become a fundamental requirement for fruit and vegetable exporters willing to access the international market. Arno van der Maden,…
Peter Herrera, Chairman of the Board at Apasem Foods, Peru
Peruvian ginger and turmeric exporters shipping to Europe are having a difficult time this year, marked by production challenges and a growing demand.…
Melones del Sol, a family company founded in 1998 in Costa Rica, has established itself as a leader in the export of melons to Europe. Its co-founder…
In July 2024, Peru exported 4,688 tons of ginger for $9.7 million, i.e. 20.3% less volume and 9.4% more value than the 5,885 tons of ginger it exported for…
In the ever-dynamic world of global currency markets, the euro has emerged as a standout performer, reaching its highest level against the dollar this year.…
Christophe Van Haelst, VHM Fruit Trade
With the first official harvesting by federal Agriculture Minister David Clarinval, the Conference season has kicked off after all. Van Haelst Fruit…
Anton Riezebos, Polder Potato:
"Here, in Flevoland [the Netherlands], this season's potato crop is certainly not lost, even after all the rain," says Anton Riezebos of Polder Potato…
Limited number of grape growers offers opportunities for expansion for Druiven Dewit
Things have not been easy for Belgian grapes in recent years. Energy costs remain a thorny issue and growers are struggling to find succession, raising…
IFCO, a company specialising in reusable packaging solutions for fresh food, has released abehind-the-scenes documentary titled "The cycle of…
Antonio Cerdán, from La Calandina:
The Spanish peach season is certainly at a very advanced stage, since it kicked off in the earliest areas last April, and in the coming weeks it will…
Fresh Gala apples are already being picked after early start of the season
The Polish apple season came early this year, says Emilia Lewandowska, office manager for Fruit-Group: "This year, we've had an earlier start of the…
Ready-to-Eat pre-ripened products with a longer shelf life, better taste and smaller environmental impact. That is the promise of the new product line…
Spain
The agricultural organization La Unió Llauradora has reported the presence of the South African thrips in plots in the Camp de Morvedre region, where…
The Associated International Group of Nurseries (AIGN®), has experienced significant growth over the past few years, adding new members in both 2022 (India)…
The Banana and Plantain Cluster of Ecuador celebrates Lidl's commitment in the United Kingdom to exclusively offer "Living Wage Bananas". This comes…
Two big names in the UK potato industry will come together at next month's Potato Days to launch a new mobile washing rental service. Haith and GRIMME…
Rockit Global, the company that offers snack-sized apples, is taking on its biggest season yet with its back to school campaign in the Middle East. It…
Morocco has achieved a significant milestone in its blueberry exports, setting a new record during the 2023/24 season (from July to June). According to…
Nick Marston, British Berry Growers
Nick Marston, chair of British Berry Growers, comments on the proposed changes from the Supplier Ethical Data Exchange (Sedex) to its audit regime…
DG agri dashboard: apples
EU calculated apples prices in July, based on the simple average of the four major EU member states, came in at €93 /100 kgs, €3 lower compared to the…
A woman in Tufanganj, West Bengal, was bitten by a snake that was hiding inside a vegetable bag she brought home. The incident has raised concerns…
Ab Nieuwkerk, Nieuwkerk Aardappelhandel
"I recently saw a load of grubbed potatoes going in one direction, while another of seed potatoes went the opposite way," says Ab Nieuwkerk in…
Adrie Kleinjan, Kleinjan’s Aardappelhandel:
"The Netherlands' potato acreage grew by three to four percent last year. That in itself, though, says nothing about the harvest volume," is Adrie…
Minister Khumbudzo Ntshavheni stresses governmental commitment
During a recent Cabinet meeting, it was announced that South Africa has achieved 148 days without load shedding, marking a notable development in the…
The horticulture season in Kashmir has commenced, marked by a surge in demand for pears and early apple varieties, according to the Kashmir News Observer…
In the heart of China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, a revolution in tomato farming is taking root, showcasing the future of smart agriculture. Known as…
Lower productions and delays are frequent
The agricultural landscape across Europe has been significantly impacted by a series of weather extremes, from unusually wet conditions in the north to severe…
Drewry
World Container Index - 22 Aug
Drewry's World Container Index decreased 2% to $5,319 per 40ft container this week. The latest Drewry WCI composite index of $5,319 per 40ft container is…
According to Spanish media
Spain has seen a significant increase in the cost of Moroccan fruit imports in the first half of 2024, despite receiving a lower volume of produce. According…
Australia - Stone Fruit Annual
Stone fruit production in Australia is forecast to increase in marketing year (MY) 2024/25, after above-average rainfall impacted some regions during…
Dreamstime
BJ’s Wholesale Club saw a strong Q2
How to shrink produce shrinkWhile the inability to merchandise some fruits and vegetables in a store's inventory is inevitable, the potentially large…
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