GLOBAL MARKET OVERVIEW CHERRIES

The Northern Hemisphere's cherry harvest has started well, even up to 10 to 15 days earlier in some European countries. This has also led to the season ending much earlier…

Demand up for Mexican papaya

The supply of papayas is somewhat limited, but not scarce. "There's not an abundance of fruit. There was some cool weather in Mexico two to three months ago that caused the…

Second cherry packing line increases capacity and packaging options

Washington Fruit Growers has plans for a second state-of-the-art cherry packing line at their Washington Fruit & Produce campus, set to be operational…

New Jersey blueberry season starts a week early

The harvest of New Jersey blueberries is getting underway. "We're just getting started now but some of the areas south of here have been going for a…

Using optical grading technology

Potato and onion supplier surpasses its ROI in the very first year

"In summary, this project exceeded our expectations from the initial planning phase through the final production results, including surpassing our…

California grape season begins with the introduction of new specialty varieties

Sunny Cal Farms is launching its organic and conventional grape season with varieties of specialty grapes selected for their unique gourmet qualities.…

USDA Agricultural Statistics Board

2023-2024 Florida all orange forecast stands at 17.9 million boxes

The 2023-2024 Florida all orange forecast released by the USDA Agricultural Statistics Board is 17.9 million boxes. The total includes 6.76 million…

Sweet Northwest cherries now in season

The harvest of Northwest-grown sweet cherries has begun, which means a new crop of this superfruit will start appearing in produce sections nationwide.…

Mexico was the world's biggest tomato exporter in 2023

The Ministry of Economy has stated that Mexico positioned itself as the world's leading tomato exporter in 2023 with record exports of 2.988 billion dollars.…

"We are not at the crest of the wave, but there are going to be rough seas ahead"

There may be some rocky roads ahead for Australian exports but record values can still continue to climb

While Australia's export value has reached record highs, particularly thanks to the low currency rate and improved relations and market access, the…

Seven scholarships awarded to students from California table grape growing regions

Seven students from the table grape growing regions of California earned scholarships awarded by California table grape growers. Growers awarded two…

Onion industry remembers Buck Shuman, who passed away at age 91

Funeral services were held on June 3 in Reidsville, GA, for well-known Vidalia onion man Benny DeTroy Shuman, Jr., affectionately known to many as…

Water curtailment impacts on eastern Idaho farmers

Brian Murdock, an East Idaho farmer, highlighted the significant implications of a state-issued curtailment during an interview on "The Bottom Line".…

Utah growers are getting ready for a fruitful season

Highway 89 in Box Elder County, Utah, serves as more than a thoroughfare; it's a destination for those seeking the bounty of local fruit stands in Willard,…

International blueberry seminar in Guadalajara, Mexico

'Blueberry production will need to double within five years to meet the demand'

The International Blueberry Seminar in Guadalajara on June 5 and 6 saw significant participation from industry leaders. These leaders addressed the challenges…

Economist Jared Bernstein discusses economic outlook & supply chains

Port of Los Angeles May cargo volume ‘strong, consistent’ at 753,000 container units

The Port of Los Angeles processed 752,893 Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units (TEUs) in May. While that represents a slight 3% decline over last May, overall…

“Price of Brazil’s Bonella avocado variety similar to Hass"

Avocado grower and exporter Grupo Bonella, based in São Paulo, Brazil, are keen to keep on growing their own exclusive Bonella avocado variety, which…

Penny Reidy - SA Produce Market

“We are seeing more varieties of mandarins – the imperial and more navels, Cara Cara has just started"

The start of the South Australia citrus season was marked in style at the South Australia Produce Market last month. Minister Clare Scriven, Minister…

New Zealand's apple harvest concludes early, with smaller crop

The apple harvest in New Zealand has concluded earlier than anticipated, leading to a smaller crop and potential reduced availability. According to New Zealand…

Less volumes and higher prices for Egyptian strawberries

The Egyptian fresh strawberry season is about to come to an end, making way for frozen strawberries. Amr Kadah, Export Manager at Fruit.farm, gives a…

Towards an early end to the Moroccan watermelon season?

The 2024 Moroccan watermelon season is experiencing major difficulties, with a lack of volumes and quality concerns. At present, very few, if any,…

Egyptian onion exporters disappointed by low demand

Egyptian onion producers and exporters were expecting a good season after the export ban was lifted at the beginning of April. However, disappointment…

Euro 2024 starts today! What does the industry think about their country's chance to win?

Tonight, the first match of the football Euro 2024 tournament will finally kick off the tournament. Our editors from the various FreshPlaza teams have…

WAPA apple and pear stock figures for 1 May 2024 -

European pear stocks in May 18.9% higher compared to 2023

WAPA, the World Apple and Pear Association, released the apple and pear stock figures for 1 May 2024. The figures show that in Europe apple stocks…

Azienda Agricola Altamore

Very low yields expected for the Sicilian canary yellow melon campaign

The Sicilian season of canary yellow melons grown in the open fields is about to start, and things are looking good. Azienda Agricola Altamore, located in Roccamena (PA) and led by Franco…

Nigel Clare - Peloton Produce

"It has been an intriguing June so far, as demand for brassica crops has outstripped supply due to lack of product"

As some parts of the country are still catching up with planting crops, Lincolnshire grower Peloton Produce is back on track after being around two…

APEDA facilitates first consignment of MD 2 Pineapples from India to UAE

In an important stride for India's fresh fruit export sector, the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), under…

Share Logistics acquires US based customs broker Export-Import Services

Share Logistics, a global supply chain services provider, announces its acquisition of United States based Export-Import Services, an experienced customs…

European discounters have added a 2% average share since Covid stagnation

In just a few years since the Covid stagnation, European discounters have added an impressive 2% average share. This insight is taken from 'The State…

BreedingValue publishes second newsletter edition

Strategies for resilient and high-quality berries

The EU-funded Horizon 2020 project BreedingValue publishes a newsletter series which takes you on an exciting journey as the project develops…

Interpera 26, 27 June 2024 Óbidos, Portugal -

Some of the current challenges of pear sector to be addressed

The International Pear Congress will take place on 26 and 27 June 2024 in Óbidos, Portugal. Only two weeks are left before the start of the event. As…

Rules for organic production and labelling of organic products

Fairtrade calls on European Union to simplify rules for the benefit of producers

Fairtrade International supports the objectives of the EU Organic Regulation to strengthen the organic integrity of production, however full compliance…

Peaches and nectarines of Romagna PGI commercial campaign starts from 27 June

After at least three years of production difficulties, the Consortium for the Protection and Valorisation of Romagna PGI Peaches and Nectarines will officially…

Square Melon:

“A small product wholesaler”

Mid-May marked the start of peak season at the Belgian hospitality wholesaler Square Melon. "With us, though, the switch wasn't in Spanish stone fruit, but mainly the Belgian…

Fruit seller protects his grapes with a knife from thieving train passengers

A video of a Bangladeshi fruit seller protecting his stall from train passengers has gone viral. The vendor, whose stall is set up close to railway…

PepsiCo's agricultural productivity boost in Thailand

Pepsi-Cola (Thai) Trading Co (PepsiCo), has implemented measures to enhance agricultural productivity among its 5,800 contract farmers in Thailand, with the…

USDA

Citrus Semi-annual

Turkey expected to produce approximately 6.5 million tons of citrus in MY 2023/24

It is expected that Turkey will produce approximately 6.5 million metric tons (MMT) of citrus in MY 2023/24, 39 percent more than the previous season.…

Pakistan successfully exports its first shipment of fresh cherries to China

Pakistan has successfully exported its first shipment of fresh cherries to China, marking a significant development in the agricultural sector of both…