So far, El Niño has cut blueberry exports from Peru to China in half

Peru is facing a difficult blueberry season as a result of El Niño. The climate pattern impacts production volumes and makes it difficult to project a…

More guava supplies this year from Mexico

While guava fruit is available year-round for consumers, compared to last year at this time, the supply of the tropical fruit is much more abundant…

Early end to most difficult British Columbia cherry season

British Columbia’s cherry season ended early this year. In a normal year, harvest goes until early September, but this season was very concise with a…

Peak grape supplies for California

California grapes are coming into their sweet spot of the season. “Retailers have been planning aggressive and large grape promotions because this is…

Mexican avocados to see lower volumes, asparagus delayed following Tropical Storm Hilary

This past weekend’s Tropical Storm Hilary, will likely cause a delay in the later harvesting of asparagus grown in Mexico's Baja, California. Avocado…

Ecuador sees 6.4% increase in banana exports in July 2023

Ecuador has seen a 6.4% increase in banana exports for July 2023 with 220.85 million boxes of cumulative exports compared to the same period in July…

Crop update August

'Alberta potato yields so far are reported as very good'

United Potato Growers of Canada has issued its August update on the potato market. British ColumbiaDespite over 2 months without rain and the Delta area losing…

Californian grape, almond, and tomato growers fear heavy losses due to storm Hilary

Kern County farmers say last weekend’s rain walloped the region’s table grape and tomato crops. Almonds appear to have sustained damage that may or may not be…

New line of food optical sorters rolls out

Key Technology, a member of the Duravant family of operating companies, introduces the new COMPASS® family of food optical sorters. Powered by…

Fruit drinks could aid in preventing heart disease

High blood pressure is extremely common, with around one in three UK adults having the condition. If left untreated, it can cause health problems. Also known…

Peruvian ginger exports have increased by 44% so far in 2023

According to data from Fresh Fruit, in the first 8 months of the year, Peru's ginger exports increased by 44% compared to the same period in 2022, totaling…

Ag solutions company unveils Compliance Tracker feature

Ag tech company Highland Ag Solutions has released its latest feature within the Highland Hub, Compliance Tracker. This platform aims to transform the way…

US: Bowery adds baby bok choy to its Farmer's Selection line

Bowery announces the expansion of its Farmer’s Selection line with a limited release of Bowery Bok Choy. While Bok Choy is traditionally grown in whole…

"Consumers are less enthusiastic about American cherries this season"

American cherries are in hot demand. Every year from June to August is the production season of American cherries, and the sales of this season are expected to…

Update on Citrus Greening in Georgia groves

Citrus greening disease is no longer just a problem in residential trees in Georgia. For the first time last year, citrus greening, also known as huanglongbing…

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South African avo growers may, finally, commence Chinese exports

The South African avocado industry hasn’t yet seen the final protocol that would finally allow their avocados into China, but they’re raring to…

Large avocado farm opens in Naivasha, Kenya

With the opening of a large farm in Naivasha by an Israeli investor, avocado farming in the region has received a major boost. The 160 ha Granot International…

Indian pomegranate demand soars amidst pull from Asia and Gulf markets

The pomegranate season in India is going well, with higher demand this year, says Girish Sarda, founder of Indian fresh produce exporter Magnus Farm…

Chilean fruit industry claims that rain damage is once again alarming

Faced with the frontal system that is plaguing the country -heavily affecting O'Higgins and Bío Bío- the president Gabriel boric decreed a State of Catastrophe…

Cuban gardeners predict price increase for apples due to poor harvest

Farmers in the Krasnodar Region of Russia forecast a rise in apple prices due to a reduced harvest, according to Nikolay Shcherbakov, the CEO of the “Cuban…

Nepal exported over 600 tons of tomatoes to India within two weeks

Nepal has exported 670 tons of tomatoes to India via three border points within two weeks, records at the customs office along the border have shown. As per…

Citrus Australia monitors pomelo risk analysis

Citrus Australia is closely monitoring a biosecurity import risk analysis being conducted on fresh pomelo fruit from Vietnam. The Australian Department of…

Eating fresh apples every day might reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease

According to Sydney food scientist Dr Vincent Candrawinata, there is good evidence to suggest eating apples regularly can improve memory and may lower the risk…

Seeka announces result for the six months to 30 June 2023

'Seeka's financial performance was impacted by the large drop in kiwifruit yields in 2023'

Listed New Zealand produce company Seeka, reports its unaudited interim results for the six months ended 30 June 2023. $212.7m Revenue – down 14% on six…

Räss Wildbeeren AG

Simon Räss of Räss Wildbeeren AG on marketing Swiss organic berries:

"There has been a consolidation and professionalization of the organic berry market"

About three years ago, the management of Räss Wildbeeren AG decided to comprehensively restructure the organic fruit growing operation. Both the…

Procesavo -

Transforming fresh avocado rejects into sustainable oil

Procesavo, a company that buys reject and unsold fresh avocados and turns it into avocado oil, has seen a rapid international expansion since its…

Looije Packing -

Lagging growth in fresh produce sector provides space for focus on optimisation

Despite the ongoing challenges in the fresh produce industry, the packers Looije Packing are trying to focus on process optimisation and provide their…

Establishing the GB PCN Forum

GB Potatoes & CUPGRA partner to the benefit of the industry

Potato Cyst Nematode is potentially the biggest threat facing the whole of the British potato industry and unless it is brought under control it could…

PACE Mechanical Handling

UK company to celebrate a record breaking year at British Potato 2023

A UK supplier of automated packing solutions will celebrate a record-breaking year at British Potato in November. PACE Mechanical Handling, which…

Russia has become the largest importer of Turkish cherries, peaches and nectarines

According to a review by the Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Russia leads in purchases of cherries, peaches and…

Belizean Ministry of Agriculture focuses on pitaya, soursop, coconut and onions

Recent weeks have seen the Ministry of Agriculture working with various local small farmers in the production of pitaya, soursop, coconut and onions. Trainings…