GLOBAL MARKET OVERVIEW BLUEBERRIES

The global blueberry market is characterised by what exporters and imports call persistently high prices, high demand and with some seeing lower but…

Cooler, rainier weather in Florida limits wet veg crop volumes

Cooler weather and other related climate conditions have impacted some crops out of Florida but also Georgia. “There’s no big volume of anything right…

Strawberry supply sees strong pricing

Demand is high and supply is low on strawberries right now. “It’s that time of the year. Supply is about 1/4 of what it is when berries are being…

Key factors influencing consumer preference of bagged and bulk avocados

A recent study conducted by the Hass Avocado Board delves into the evolving landscape of consumer preferences and behaviors regarding bagged avocados.…

Frost-Kissed artichokes back for limited time

Ocean Mist Farms announces its first Frost-Kissed® crop of the season currently being harvested out of its southern growing region in Coachella,…

Bright outlook for US onion farmers in 2024

2024 is a year that greets us with soaring onion prices. The hike in prices has buyers scratching their heads, striving to pinch dollars per bag, a…

India to discuss enhanced market access for grapes and mangoes with US

At the upcoming Trade Policy Forum (TPF) meet, India is set to discuss a variety of issues with the US, one of which is to secure enhanced market…

Prima Wawona undergoes liquidation and prepares layoffs

Bankrupt peach company Prima Wawona is being liquidated after not receiving a high enough value through the auction process. The company is selling off…

2024 Ontario Potato Conference and Trade Show

Ontario's premier potato gathering: Exploring trends and triumphs

The 2024 Ontario Potato Conference and Trade Show, an event aimed at strengthening Ontario's potato industry and promoting knowledge exchange, is…

California grower introduces Baby Gem lettuce

D'Arrigo California proudly introduces baby gem lettuce, considered a premium offering under the esteemed Andy Boy label. “This new addition to our…

After a Traverse City food distributor's closure, Michigan farmers work to keep produce in state

For Michiganders, having access to local farms and foods should be a piece of cake — or something much healthier. With over 44,000 farms, Michigan is…

Washington's tree fruit industry gathered at NW Hort Show in Kennewick

Between December 3rd and 7th, 2023, the 119th Annual Meeting of the Washington State Tree Fruit Association (WSTFA) and the NW Hort Show convened in…

Simplot Food Group named Agriculturalist of the Year

Simplot's significant investment in Ontario's economy recognized

The Ontario Area Chamber of Commerce has named Simplot Food Group as the Agriculturalist of the Year. The Boise-based company secured a multiyear deal…

USDA scientists work to ensure nutritious and high-quality potatoes are available all year round

Scientists at the USDA's Agricultural Research Service (ARS) use innovative technology to study the lifecycle of potatoes (including development, production,…

Who are the main exporters of Peruvian blueberries in the current campaign?

According to information from Fresh Cargo Peru shared by Luisa Fernanda Saavedra, the commercial manager of CQ Fresh Fruit LLC, from week 24 to week…

“Farmers are on their own” fighting mysterious fungus on South African ginger

Three years ago, ginger farmers in northeastern South Africa and southern Mozambique simultaneously started noticing that the foliage in their ginger…

"Egyptian carrots are 35% cheaper than the competition"

The Egyptian carrot season has just begun, and this year the crop continues to gain in importance in terms of production and export volumes. So says…

Wall in Agadir city tagged with: "Oppose washing cars and carpets"

Water crisis in Agadir, growers remain calm

"Fourth consecutive year of drought / Depletion of groundwater / Critical levels of reserves in the largest dams / Worst situation of water stress in…

"Moroccan blueberries enjoy a window of calm competition"

The Moroccan blueberry season seems to be emerging unscathed despite a number of adverse factors, according to Mehdi Benchekroun, a Moroccan exporter…

South African avos to Japan:

"There never was any ban, we simply didn’t have access which has now been granted"

South African avocados are celebrating their second win: the country has gained market access for its avocados to Japan.“Due to the cold steri…

Rising customs tariffs, Mauritanian retaliation against Morocco?

At the beginning of January 2024, the Mauritanian authorities decided to triple transit fees for Moroccan fruit and vegetables, raising them from…

Manuel Malo, director of Vallfrut:

"Our main challenge is to make citriculture attractive to young people in order to prevail"

In the region where Spain's most famous and widely planted clementine, the Clemenules, was born, there's a cooperative which is primarily focused on…

"Demand for Portuguese blueberries is increasing year after year"

It’s almost time for the harvest of Portuguese blueberries to commence. According to Lourenço de Botton of Portuguese fresh produce exporter…

Falk Schlusnus of TFC Holland about the avocado market

"We expect that our biggest annual growth in, say, Germany or France, is surely over"

Specialist TFC Holland's exotics category has grown strongly in recent years. This Dutch company is, thus, working on expanding its storage and…

A grader that processes two vegetables at the same time

For COAL, a group gathering multiple big retail chain stores, Bulltec has developed an electronic grading system for vegetables that can process two…

Cristóbal Valenzuela, Commercial Manager LATAM, of Jaguar the Fresh Company B.V.

“Blueberry market is good with higher prices than last year for sure”

The Dutch importer, Jaguar the Fresh Company, represented in South America by Cristóbal Valenzuela, Commercial Manager LATAM, of Jaguar the Fresh…

Drewry's

World Container Index - 11 Jan

Drewry’s World Container Index increased to $3,072 per 40ft container this week

Drewry’s World Container Index increased by 15% to $3,072 per 40ft container this week. The composite index increased by 15% to $3,072 per 40ft container…

Gujarat and DP World sign agreements to strengthen logistics in the state

DP World has signed multiple Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) worth INR 250 billion (approx. US$3 billion) with the Government of Gujarat, covering…

Sea-Intelligence

Red Sea crisis leads to major short-term capacity impact

The Red Sea crisis is clearly not over yet, and the carriers’ networks are presently extremely volatile and prone to quick changes. From a shipper…

British Pink Lady® apples arriving early in January for new season

The eagerly awaited arrival of new season British Pink Lady® is set to hit the supermarkets early January 2024. Known for being the first to blossom…

Historic low for Turkish lira against US dollar

The Turkish experienced a record low against the US dollar, trading above 30 liras per dollar. Yesterday, at 10:25 a.m. local time, 1 dollar was equivalent to…

Initial consignment dispatched to the Netherlands and Romania

District of Nashik initiates grape export season to Europe with 1,000-ton plus shipment

The district of Nashik has initiated its grape export season to Europe with a shipment of over 1,000 tons. The district's Agriculture Department reports that…

Indian government maintains onion export ban despite plummeting prices

Despite a significant drop in onion prices across key mandis, the government remains cautious, with no immediate intention to lift the export ban on the…

Pepper ringspot virus detected in various South African provinces

The International Society for Infectious Diseases' program, ProMED, has reported the detection of Pepper ringspot virus (PepRSV) in both seed and…

New Zealand startup revolutionizes food tech with freeze-dried avocado powder

Food tech startup Ovavo, based in New Zealand, is innovating with a freeze-dried avocado powder. Using vacuum technology and sub-zero temperatures, the…