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Later start for California persimmons crop

The California persimmons season has started in a very small way this week. “We’ve had really really warm weather and warm weather slows down the development of orange-yellow…

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Record-breaking domestic expansion for Mastronardi Produce

Mastronardi Produce has added more domestic acreage in one year than ever before in the company’s 70-year history. In 2022 alone, Mastronardi has grown its…

For the third consecutive year, Tucuman won't export blueberries by air

This season, blueberry producers in Tucuman will have to -once again- export their product by sea due to the high operating costs of air transport. “It's a…

Demand for plantains keeps growing in the US

Plantains continue to see growing demand in the U.S. “We’re seeing nine to 10 percent growth annually so the outlook on plantains is looking really good. We see that level of…

“Export volumes higher but prices lower”:

Peruvian 2022 blueberry campaign on track to reach 30% growth

Peru is well on track to reach the estimated 30% growth in exports of blueberry’s in 2022, but prices are trending lower. With exports just over the halfway mark for the…

Resilient Harvests Conference prepares practical insights for all facets of CEA business

This year, LEDs Magazine’s parent Endeavor Business Media announced the Resilient Harvests Conference in collaboration with nonprofit consultancy Resource Innovation Institute…

Take a peek at the fall onion harvest

It’s onion harvesting time in the Pacific Northwest. Here Shay Myers of Parma, Idaho-based Owyhee Produce gives a bird’s eye view of what it looks like to harvest 238 million…

Fresh produce can be a budget hero with below-average inflation

“Life remained home-centric in late summer,” said Jonna Parker, team lead, fresh with IRI. “An estimated 78 percent of all meal occasions are being prepared at home.” 82 percent…

Giorgio Fresh Company hires Bryan Shelton

Giorgio Fresh Company is pleased to announce and welcome Bryan Shelton as Vice President of Sales and Marketing. Shelton will be responsible for sales team…

87,000 acres of Oregon farmland dedicated to hazelnuts

Oregon still produces the most hazelnuts in the US

Hazelnuts were the tenth most expensive nut in 2019, with average prices ranging from 61 to 91 cents per pound. But the prices aren't enough to slow down…

IFPA Global Produce & Floral Show

Longtime exhibitor celebrating “Happiness Harvested”

With IFPA’s Global Show fast approaching, the California Giant Berry Farms team is eager to showcase their offering of high-quality strawberries, blueberries, raspberries and…

Global Focus Top Fruit

Marc Peyres and Christelle Bertin

Blue Whale invests in Candine to win back young French and European consumers

Four years after its launch in 2018 at Fruit Attraction, Blue Whale has chosen to honor once again the Candine apple for this 2022 edition. Here's a look back at this "sweet…

Retail

Dreamstime

Blue Apron is now offering meal kits without a subscription in the U.S. Amazon store

ALDI cuts prices on top grocery items, including fresh and frozen vegetables

Ice cream on the produce page? Here’s FreshDirect’s cross-merchandising strategyOnline-only grocer FreshDirect is merchandising Frutero ice cream on its produce pages - with…

Department of Ag reminds seniors and WIC participants to utilize farmers’ market nutrition program benefits by October 31

While the hustle and bustle of summer may be over, Fall is the perfect time to get out and visit Delaware farmers’ markets and on-farm markets to access fresh fruits and…

A bit smaller tubers, but of very high quality

Columbia Basin potato harvest looks pretty good

The state of Columbia Basin potatoes is pretty good this year. One reason for this was the unusual weather in the Northwest earlier in the year. The unusually…

Enter now through November 11th for a chance to win ‘All Things Fall’ prize packs!

Dandy® Celery launches “Snacktoberfest” consumer sweepstakes

Dandy® Produce, a prominent grower of fresh celery, radish and corn in the US, announces the launch of its the "Snacktoberfest" sweepstakes! Now through…

Market and Crop Update for October 13, 2022

'Demand has dipped this week and buyers are looking for reds and yellows'

MARKETWashington/Idaho-E. Oregon:Jason Pearson with Eagle Eye Produce in Nyssa, OR, told us on Oct. 12 that demand is off this week. “Demand has dipped this…

China has bought 4 times more Peruvian blueberries than it did a year ago

Peruvian blueberry exports increased by 123.4% between January and July

Peru consolidated itself as a leading supplier of blueberries in 2021, concentrating 25.1% of the total, and in 2022 exports have continued to grow. Between…

SA citrus industry says over 185,000 tons of fruit exports under threat by Transnet strike

The current actions by Transnet workers, that have halted some goods moving through the ports, poses a risk to more than 185,000 tons of citrus destined for…

Central Bank China claims it will 'resolutely' curb large currency swings

On Tuesday, China's Central Bank spoke out against big currency swings. It has stated that it will take steps to keep the yuan stable. The People's Bank of…

First crop expected end October

"Brooks most promising early-season Chilean cherry variety"

Suda and Fiorella Bonino Sotomayor both work at work at Los Andes Beltroad. Suda from Shanghai and Fiorella from Santiago in Chile. The company specializes in the sales and…

“Indian exporters will be shipping more containers to China”

According to Amit Kalya, managing director of Indian grape exporter Kalya Exports, their grape season will get going around mid-November, and about a month later the export to…

Shiitake mushroom production is increasing to deal with higher costs

“The war has had a detrimental effect on the business”

It will be no surprise to anyone that the war in Ukraine has had a significant impact on both personal lives of the Ukrainian people, as well as the business capability to…

Jannie Marais – Custom Plum Company

Interspecific plums offer South African industry a way out

Interspecific plums (pluots and plumcots) offer plum growers a way out of the conundrum in which the South African plum industry currently finds itself, believes Jannie Marais…

"first shipments on their way to China"

Israel’s 2022/2023 citrus season starts early, lack of ships a challenge

Israel’s 2022-2023 citrus season started some 2-3 weeks earlier than usual with the first shipments on their way to China. Michael Amar, Marketing Manager for Kibbutz Alumim…

New Eryngii nursery about to launch

Regular mushrooms give partial way to exotics

Mushroom growers are having a hard time of it with the sharply rising cost prices. Does this sector have a future? If it were up to Nesco, yes. With the expansion of its…

James Simpson - Adrian Scripps

Good apple crop but challenging season due to increased costs

The UK apple season is well underway, harvesting started over a month ago, 7-10 days earlier than last year. At Kent grower Adrian Scripps the harvest of Gala is finished now…

René Vanwersch, Mulder Onions:

"I'm worried that with another price hike, we'll price ourselves out of the market"

"The beauty of our sector is that there's not a year or even week that's the same. Varying prices, stocks, quality, and container availability - it's always…

The World Potato Congress Inc. welcomes its new executive director

The World Potato Congress President, John Griffin, would like to extend a congratulations and warm welcome to our new incoming Executive Director, Ellen…

Congested European ports not enough to cushion falling volumes

While unrelenting port congestion in Europe has made liner operators skip some calls, it has been insufficient to prop up the freefall in freight rates. Alphaliner, in its…

CSO Italy

Consumption of organic fruits and vegetables in Italy

"It is not a good period when it comes to fresh produce consumption in Italy: between 2017 and 2021, consumption dropped by 9%, i.e. from 6.5 to 5.9 million tons. In…

AOPn Kiwi reviews the 2021 campaign and unveils the 2022 harvest forecast

During a press conference at the end of September, the French Kiwifruit PDO presented the results of the 2021 season and unveiled the harvest forecasts for the coming season.…

Major Tropical Fruit Preliminary Market Results

'2021 saw ample global supplies of major tropical fruits from the major production zones'

The Major Tropical Fruit Preliminary Market Results publication is produced every year using provisional estimates to provide timely first insights into recent market…

Fairtrade International’s latest annual report claims:

'Farmers and workers harvested more benefits in 2021, despite the pandemic'

Farmers and workers experienced a boost in Fairtrade Premium earnings thanks to a recovery in Fairtrade product sales throughout 2021 as global commercial activity rallied…

Eurostat and ITC Trade Map

European market potential for fresh green beans

'Average European green bean production is just over a million tonnes'

Fresh beans are a common vegetable in Europe. There are opportunities to export off-season beans to ensure a year-round supply. But there is also a good demand for fine beans…

NNZ, the 100-year-old family business, wants to revolutionise packaging

NNZ operates 24 subsidiaries in 18 countries, employing 250 people in the global packaging market for the agricultural, industrial and retail sectors. The company celebrates…

World Avocado Congress addresses sustainable growth of global industry

The world is constantly changing and the horticulture sector is not immune to the shifting sands of change. The global avocado industry will demonstrate its…

Nanovel Ltd

Nanovel Ltd introduces revolutionary autonomous tree fruit harvester

Isaac Mazor, Founder and CEO of Nanovel Ltd. has revealed a revolutionary autonomous tree fruit harvester. Mazor is a successful serial entrepreneur in the…

Banana Statistical Compendium 2021

World banana trade expanded to unprecedented heights in recent years

Bananas are among the most produced, traded and consumed fruits globally. More than 1,000 varieties of bananas exist in the world, which provide vital nutrients to populations…

Sea Intelligence

Despite high reductions, capacity still growing

In the weeks following Golden Week (weeks 41-43), carriers are taking out significant levels of capacity per week (as shown in the figure below, for Asia-North America West…

St. Vincent and the Grenadines

Growers lose up to $10,000 due to excessive rainfall

Heavy rainfall from an active hurricane season has been unfortunate for some farmers in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, as it has resulted in crop losses and…

Egypt hopes to push critical IMF deal in Washington

Egypt is pushing to tie up a crucial financial package from the International Monetary Fund in Washington this week. Officials are hoping to stem a currency…

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