Organic banana supply remains stable, despite shortages

While the quality is still strong on organic bananas, there is a shortage in supply from some banana-producing regions. This, alongside high prices in…

Grape variety reminds Canadians of childhood

California grapes are shipping with imports arriving regularly in Canada. "It's always exciting when the full lineup of California grapes arrives and…

"There is a growing trend towards automation and technology integration in food processing"

North America is proving to be a great market for food processing machines, says Noor Bakri, Regional Sales Director for SmartMak, a Turkish supplier…

Demand for Peruvian ginger softens as China and Brazil enter the market

Peru is facing another season of short ginger supply. Last year, production volume was down as a result of reduced acreage. This year, low supply seems…

GrubMarket acquires Best Oriental Produce, the largest Asian squash provider in the US

GrubMarket has announced it has completed the acquisition of Vernon, CA-based Best Oriental Produce, a company in the fresh produce industry that owns…

"The expedition highlighted the good rapport between Chilean and U.S. exporters"

Maf Roda exclusively presents its cherry solutions to a select group of Chilean exporters

The Maf Roda group recently organized an expedition to the United States, the main exporter of cherries to China in the Northern Hemisphere, and…

Mushroom Council names new president

The Mushroom Council has named produce marketing strategist Amy Wood its new president and CEO. Wood assumed the role this month after the Council…

New real-time tracker for shipping product introduced

Copeland has released its new GO real-time 4G/5G-NA tracker for shipping products within the cold chain. This next-generation alkaline product…

Apple comparison study unveils new insights

CMI Orchards reveals new data showcasing the performance of Washington-grown EverCrisp® apples. Results from an April study conducted in partnership…

New value-added berry product hits the market

Naturipe Farms has launched Berry Buddies, the latest addition to its value-added snack line. Research underscores the crucial role taste and flavor…

BC Tree Fruits Cooperative halts fruit intake

Fruit growers in British Columbia are facing significant uncertainty

On July 26, fruit farmers in the province were informed that the BC Tree Fruits Cooperative will no longer be accepting their produce. According to Laurel Van…

USDA redistricts and reapportions South Texas Onion Marketing Order

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is modifying the membership structure of the South Texas Onion Committee. This action consolidates the geographic…

"The 2024 citrus season hasn't gone badly so far in the Sunday’s River Valley"

The 2024 citrus season for Atmar Citrus is going well despite some rain. The farming operations of André Serfontein and his family is based in…

Good expectations for Piura's mango production in 2024

A promising season is expected in the San Lorenzo Valley, Piura, where approximately ten thousand mango producers grow this product on 30,000 hectares.…

The Southern Africa Conference 2024 - International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA)

"We want to lessen your pain," Transnet CEO tells South African fruit industry

"There's a lot that we need to do to turn the ship around," state-owned port and rail authority Transnet Group CEO Michelle Phillips told the delegates…

"We're now turning our attention to this summer's champion, sweet potatoes"

Egyptian citrus exporters disappointed by low French demand during Olympics

The Egyptian citrus campaign ends in disillusionmentThe Egyptian citrus was hit hard throughout the season by the geopolitical situation, despite an…

Egyptian pomegranates now available

The Egyptian pomegranate season has just begun and will run until November. Abdelkader Al Alhaboney, an Egyptian producer and exporter of various fresh…

"We have planted a lot more sweet potatoes this year"

The Egyptian sweet potato season is kicking off with increased supply, reflecting the crop's success in the past few consecutive seasons," says Ayman…

Garlic prices have started to rise recently

"The current garlic export market is weak, with fewer orders than in previous years"

July and August are typically peak months for Chinese garlic exports, but this year is different. "The current garlic export market is performing…

Con Storm, Hermans Suikermaïs:

"Dutch sweetcorn season has started, but stocks are not infinite"

At Hermans Suikermaïs, the harvest of Dutch maize started last week. "We are a bit later than other years and the flooding does cause gaps in…

Paul Schockman: "Exports from South Africa to the Middle East present opportunities"

Freshclusive expands with branch in South Africa

Freshclusive has opened a second branch, in South Africa. With Gerrit de Vries, living in South Africa and seasoned in that nation's fresh produce…

Ukrainian apple epxorts increased compared to the previous year

"More apples were exported in the second half of this season"

Ukrainian apple exporters have by now gotten used to overcoming great challenges, especially in terms of logistics, says Volodymyr Gurzhiy of Ukrainian…

ReGrow Israel

Model for restoring Israeli farms key to help growers around the world

The restoring and rebuilding of Israel's farms, following the terrorist attacks of October 7, 2023, will not only benefit local growers. They will also…

Agreste

"French stocks are still high for apples and almost zero for pears"

French agricultural statistics service Agreste provides an update on apple and pear stocks, as well as producer prices, as the marketing year comes to…

ANPCA confirms that the area planted with garlic in Spain decreased by 14% in 2024

According to an analysis carried out by the National Association of Garlic Producersand Marketers (ANPCA), the largest Spanish and European association of…

Berry leader strengthens relationship with The French Garden

Global fresh berry player Driscoll's has strengthened its long-term relationship with The French Garden, its exclusive partner at New Covent Garden,…

Carriers and trays, potholders and propagation trays increases productivity

ILIP Hortipack has, over the years, developed some innovative solutions in thermoformed rigid plastic containers for horticultural and floricultural…

Murray Tait founding director of Te Mata exports retires

Te Mata Exports, a New Zealand fresh produce export business, announced the retirement of its founding director, Murray Tait. He established the…

Ahold Delhaize reports Q2 2024 net sales of €22.3 billion with positive outlook for rest of the year

Ahold Delhaize, one of the world's largest food retail groups and a leader in both supermarkets and e-commerce, reported their second quarter results…

Eqraft Inc -

Bin handling solutions the next step towards the agri factory of the future

Eqraft® is known for their state-of-the-art machines and software solutions for smart factories that process onions, potatoes and bulk products. Their…

Interim Report for 2nd Quarter 2024

Maersk increased momentum in Q2 2024 on the back of strong market demand

A.P. Moller - Maersk increased momentum in Q2 2024 on the back of strong market demand with increased volumes, higher rates and continued cost control.…

Watermelon inspectors accurately judge ripeness of the fruit in China

Tap tap - that's ready, tap tap - that's not: How watermelon inspectors make the call to load the fruit off to market.

Hong Kong Customs seizes suspected heroin worth about $5.8 million at airport

On August 2, Hong Kong Customs seized about 8.4 kilograms of suspected heroin with an estimated market value of about $5.8 million at Hong Kong…

Greek coast guard intercepts cocaine hidden in banana shipment from Ecuador

Greek coast guard officials have intercepted over 35 kilograms of cocaine concealed within a banana shipment from Ecuador. The narcotics, with a street…

Turkish agri sector faces severe water crisis in Cukurova region

In Turkey, the agricultural sector is currently navigating through challenging times due to climate change, with a notable lack of investment in water…

June inflation trends in Belize revealed an uptick in food prices

Data from the Statistical Institute of Belize (SIB) for June revealed an uptick in food prices, with the inflation rate for 'Food and Non-Alcoholic…

Pineapple undersupply in Australia attracts interest from India and Indonesia

Pineapples, a staple in the Australian summer, are facing a domestic undersupply following a tumultuous period, drawing attention from international producers…