California apricot and peach harvest has started

While California saw a few weeks of heavy rain and hail this spring, the damage to the stone fruit crop was minimal. In fact, the growing conditions…

Early reports show more Florida grapefruit this fall

While Florida finished its grapefruit season in late March to early April, growers in the state are reflecting on what they see as a positive season.…

2024 Michigan asparagus season underway

The Michigan Asparagus season has begun and the vegetable is arriving in stores about a week earlier than normal due to a warmer winter. With volume on…

Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. Reports First Quarter Earnings for Fiscal 2024

Gross profit for the first quarter of 2024 was $82.3 million

Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. has reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 29, 2024. "We are pleased with the ongoing momentum in…

Mintec

Are almond producers set for a fifth season of losses?

Prices for US almonds have been in decline since the end of February 2024 as positive bloom conditions and the first set of industry estimates have…

USDA

USMCA seasonal perishable products weekly update

Avocado movement from Mexico through Texas expected to decrease slightly

According to the California Avocado Commission (CAC) (April 25, 2024), the state is expected to produce 208 million pounds in the 2024 season, compared…

Keith Wilson retires from Cecelia Packing Corporation

After 14 years with Cecelia Packing, and a lifetime of dedicated service in the Ag industry, the company is announcing the retirement of Mr. Keith…

Shipment of celery on fire on Illinois interstate

Last week, a semi-truck transporting 40,000 pounds of celery ignited on Interstate 80, leading to significant traffic disruptions. The fire originated in the…

Good start to the asparagus season in North Okanagan

At Armstrong Farm Co in North Okanagan, the asparagus season has commenced following a delay due to cooler spring temperatures. The farm, which has been…

Rain and widespread flooding leads to huge death toll in South of Brazil

The South of Brazil has seen record breaking flooding with up to 78 people dead, over 100 missing and around 100,000 people displaced following ongoing…

USDA

National Retail Report - specialty crops

Avocados, mangos, limes, sweet onions, jalapeños highly featured for Cinco de Mayo

Retailers enthusiastically prepared for the Cinco de Mayo rush this week. Avocados, mangos, limes, sweet onions, cilantro, jalapeños, Roma tomatoes,…

Terenciano Ondo, founder and CEO of Afrom Exportaciones S.L.:

"We are working to ensure that products from Equatorial Guinea are consumed in European markets"

Equatorial Guinea has some interesting tropical fruit productions, notably bananas, plantains and pineapples, and is seeking to gain ground in the…

Frost damage in organic cherries remains limited

"Next week, we can deliver our first large volumes of organic strawberries"

Organic cherry growers have successfully protected their crops from frost damage. With the current summer temperatures, the brief frost period of last…

Week 18 Fruit Wholesale Market Report

Thai Durian arrivals surge, coconut prices continue to rise

This week coincides with the five-day Labor Day holiday. The response of the fruit market mirrors that of regular days, with no significant increase in…

Ronald Borst (Paardekooper) on paper flowpacks:

"For businesses aiming to reduce their plastic usage, we offer CartoPaper as a viable alternative"

Ronald Borst has been working at the Royal Paardekooper Group since 1981. In the early days, he was primarily involved in print preparation. Not much…

Trade show to be held in Izmir on 26 to 28 September

"Interfresh Eurasia trade show to become Türkiye’s showcase"

On the 3rd of May, the organizer of the Interfresh Eurasia Exhibition trade show had a press meeting in İzmir, together with the Türkiye Aegean…

German importer adds Moroccan vegetable grower to partner network

Port International, an importer of fruits and vegetables based in Hamburg, Germany, announces the expansion of its Exclusive Partner Programme with…

Diet rich in fruits and vegetables linked to enhanced relationship satisfaction

A study involving over 10,000 Finnish adults over nine years suggests that a diet rich in fruits and vegetables may enhance sexual satisfaction.…

Monthly update on citrus fruits imports

EU imported 25,108 tonnes of small citrus in March

The latest data from the European Commission's Directorate-General for Agriculture and Rural Development reveals the trends in the EU citrus imports.…

Improving genetic diversity and survival rates under adverse conditions

Europeans are working on berry cultivation advancements

In Europe, research efforts are underway to develop strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries that are more resilient to the challenges posed by…

The process of making the famous pomegranate juice in Bangkok

Michael Panuccio, Freshxpress:

"This isn’t just another cooling machine, it’s a game-changer"

Cooling down produce in less than one hour and extending the shelf life by 68% is the result achieved with the Freshxpress Rapid Cooling Tunnel. It is…