A closer look at the Mexican side of the Tomato Suspension Agreement

The 2019 Tomato Suspension Agreement (TSA) continues to be under great debate amongst tomato growers and shippers on both sides of the issue. In this…

Large US apple crop expected this fall

The expectation is for a fairly large US apple crop to be harvested this fall. Washington, the US’ largest growing state, had a really good bloom at…

Could ginger pricing stay strong?

The Brazilian ginger season is underway although with reduced volumes this year. “The acreage, yield and production are all reduced, mostly because of…

Cooler spring temperatures delayed start for Central California grapes

Grape production out of Central California is underway, albeit with a later start. “Like everything else, we’re about two weeks behind where we…

Fruit breeder wins plant variety infringement case in China

International Fruit Genetics, LLC (IFG), breeder of table grapes and cherries, is pleased to announce that a plant variety right infringement case in Yunnan,…

AgroFresh acquires Tessara to expand post-harvest solutions portfolio

AgroFresh Solutions Inc., an AgTech innovator in post-harvest produce freshness solutions, announced the acquisition of Tessara, a post-harvest solutions…

Growing in the Chihuahuan Desert:

"There is always more we can do to improve”

Village Farms has been farming in the Chihuahuan Desert, also known as the “Big Bend Region,” just north of the USA and Mexico border, for almost three…

Peruvian blueberry industry forecasts 10% drop in volume

Peru has exported 7,127 tons of fresh blueberries at the start of the 2023/2024 season, representing a 9% drop vs. the previous season. Proarandanos,…

Francesca LaSpina - Romeo’s Best

"There is no other domestic fruit on the market at this time of the year, only imports from the US”

The first harvest of white seedless grapes has already taken place in Queensland’s far north, it was a week earlier than last year. “We did the first…

Recap of largest Organic Produce Summit to date

New organic rules and regulations, the challenges facing Controlled Environment Agriculture, and the ability to effectively connect the benefits of…

Shoppers focus on fresh produce deals and buying less in June 2023

Special occasions and celebrations are the top reasons for consumers to splurge a little, according to a consumer survey by 210 Analytics. “Our June…

CDC researcher outlines multistate salmonella outbreaks linked to Indiana-grown melons

Laura Gieraltowski, lead of the Foodborne Outbreak Response Team at the CDC’s Outbreak Response and Prevention Branch, Division of Foodborne, Waterborne, and…

New apple variety collaboration blossoms

Apples are one of Canada’s most important fruit crops, leading the sector in overall fruit production and being one of the nation’s top five exported fruits.…

Senator Gary Peters introduces Spotted Wing Abatement Trust Act

West Michigan blueberry farms are struggling with spotted wing drosophila

Since 2010, an invasive vinegar fly called spotted wing drosophila has attacked berry and cherry crops in Michigan. The fly, which is native to East Asia, is…

Rita Fisher joins Lamb Weston Board of Directors

Lamb Weston announces addition of new director

Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. has announced the appointment of Rita Fisher, Chief Information Officer and Executive Vice President, Supply Chain, at Reynolds…

For single- and multi-temperature applications

Vector Trailer Refrigeration Units available from Carrier Transicold

Carrier Transicold now offers two versions of its Vector™ trailer refrigeration system, delivering ultra-high efficiencies and significantly reduced…

Eastern Alabama, southern Georgia and the Florida Panhandle

Minimal crop expected in cold-hardy citrus region

Citrus harvests are just a few months away for growers in the cold-hardy citrus region of eastern Alabama, southern Georgia and the Florida Panhandle.…

"My dream is to export quality avocados from Nicaragua to Europe"

A Nicaraguan avocado producer, David Arguello, from the farm El Bambú, hopes to be exporting fresh avocados to Europe and Central America soon.…

In the first 5 months of 2023

Ecuadorian pineapple exports to the US have increased by 323%

According to the latest official figures from the Ecuadorian Federation of Exporters (Fedexpor), the country's fresh fruit exports amounted to US$115 million…

Can spicy ice cream be dangerous?

The answer is yes, especially if it is a Respiro del Diavolo or Devil's Breath ice cream. This spicy ice cream, which is 500 times more spicy than Tabasco, was…

Alison Levesley & Donvae Hooker - South African Bioproducts Organisation

Increased adoption of bioproducts crowns SABO’s first decade

With the prospect of more pesticides being phased out from use in South African agriculture, the field of bioproducts will become an indispensable part…

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Morocco again increases nut imports

Morocco has been again increasing the imports of nuts, as shown by the import statistics in January-April 2023, reports EastFruit. Imports had been…

York, UK, 2-5 October 2023

Speakers announced for the III International Symposium on carrot and other apiaceae

The III International Symposium on Carrot and other Apiaceae, taking place in York from 2-5 October 2023 is introducing several of their speakers this…

Prognosfruit Conference: 2-4 August 2023 - Trentino, Italy

Final days to register for annual event of the European apple and pear sector

The Prognosfruit Conference, Europe’s annual event of the apple and pear sector, is right around the corner with the final days to register up to 25 July 2023.…

Potato Market Update 19th July

Consumption and sales remain buoyant as potato stocks increasingly tight in Ireland

Consumption and sales remain buoyant as stocks become increasingly tight. Demand for new season Queens remains strong, with prices holding accordingly. Over…

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Part II

What does one of the largest wholesale markets in EU look like?

Italy is one of the biggest players in the global fruit and vegetable market. In 2022, the volume of just external trade in fruits and vegetables…

Carriers on India-Europe trade see no rate slide letup ahead of FAK hike plans

The market outlook for container carriers operating on India-Europe trades appears to be darkening with no let-up seen in the freight rate erosion.…

UK company introduces biodegradable bodyboards, made from mushrooms

Surrey-based Magical Mushroom Company wants to produce bodyboards from mushrooms and hemp scraps. These innovative boards should reduce the impact of…

Pakistan Ministry of Commerce reviews G1 garlic cultivation

Officials of the Ministry of Commerce and the Pakistan Agricultural Research Council have held a meeting with NARC G1 garlic farmers to explore export…

Protesting against government decision to sell apples by weight at Parala fruit market

Himachal Pradesh apple middlemen go on strike

Middlemen in the state of Himachal Pradesh have threatened to go on an indefinite strike in major fruit markets, to protest against the government decision to…