Dirk Winkelmann of Vanguard Group International

“We are always looking for opportunities to expand”

Eight years ago, Vanguard Group International became vertically integrated through the acquisition of a table grape operation in Ica, Peru. Over the…

Storm Debby expected to have caused produce losses in Florida and South Carolina

This past Monday, Hurricane Debby made landfall in Florida as a category 1 hurricane before weakening to a tropical storm. From Florida, the storm…

Update on Southern Hemisphere citrus

Fair pricing and good movement define import citrus season

Back in June, the southern hemisphere citrus season was off to a good start and fruit is still moving well. "It has been a very stable season," says…

Early start anticipated for Western New York apples

There are slightly larger apples expected from the upcoming Western New York crop. "We've had extremely timely rains and wonderful heat but not heat…

Uncertainty in Canada's supply chain due to potential rail strike

Shippers and producers in Canada are facing uncertainty due to the potential strike by thousands of rail workers, which could disrupt freight traffic…

Babé Farms adds three new members to sales team

Babé Farms announced that Martha Salgado has transitioned from the shipping department to the sales team as a sales coordinator. Since joining the…

Prognosfruit 2024

EU apple harvest second-lowest in last 10 years, pear harvest similar to last year

Hungarian Budapest has launched Prognosfruit 2024, where the European harvest estimates for apples and pears will be announced. EuropeThe first harvest…

Manuel Llactarimay, commercial and operations manager of Agroexportaciones Llacta SAC, Peru:

"We plan to plant 35 hectares of organic ginger, with the goal of exporting 40 containers; 20% more than in 2023"

Based in Pichanaki, Peru's main ginger producing and exporting area, Agroexportaciones Llacta has established itself as a leader in the export of…

"2024 allowed us to start recovering from the last four hard years in the banana sector"

Banana producers in Ecuador can breathe a sigh of relief during 2024 with better growing and market conditions following a challenging past four years.…

New varieties for the mango industry

Having new varieties is very important for the mango industry. "At a general level, Latin America is working to protocolize the introduction of new…

Market and Crop Update for August 8, 2024

'Onion market seems to be in good shape, with demand holding up well'

MARKETFive Points, California:Mike Smythe provided his report for Telesis Onion on August 7. "Telesis Onion will finish packing reds and whites tomorrow for…

New tomato snack pack debuts ahead of back-to-school

NatureSweet has introduced NatureSweet Cherubs® To Go snack packs this month. The snack packs will include an addition to the top seal of each To Go…

Container shipping dynamics shift as Mexico emerges as a US West Coast alternative

An anomaly in container shipping data has emerged, with US West Coast imports from Asia experiencing a decline in rates due to concerns over a…

2024 International Fresh Produce Association Southern Africa conference

Anticipated growth in South African fruit exports, but vegetable exports contract

The International Fresh Produce Association's conference annually brings together a high concentration of fresh produce stakeholders, and this year was…

South Africa's agricultural sector expands international markets

In a recent parliamentary address, Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen highlighted the opening of several international export markets during the end…

Euro regains safe-haven status amid market fluctuations

The euro has experienced a resurgence as a preferred safe destination in the wake of global market fluctuations. This trend is attributed to its…

Rockit teams up with Kung Fu Panda 4

"This is our biggest global partnership to date, engaging the full Rockit consumer base both in-store and online"

Rockit will once again be partnering with Universal and DreamWorks Animation on Kung Fu Panda 4 this year. The campaign has kicked off in Greater…

Dave De Paoli - Austchilli

"There's no more waiting around for avocados to ripen and no more food waste"

14 years ago, AvoFresh hit shelves across Australia thanks to father and son duo, David and Trent DePaoli, who have over 50 years of combined…

Frischezentrum Frankfurt:

"Spanish Itumeight grape variety is becoming increasingly popular with our customers"

The first table grapes have been gradually arriving from the gardens in southern Italy since the beginning of July. "We can already offer our customers…

"The market is dramatically increasing its purchases of 4G real-time monitoring products"

The peak season for importing and exporting fruits in the second half of the year is about to begin. With importers and exporters increasingly looking…

Mario de Goede, Dutoit Europe:

"Gap in pineapple production causes limited supply"

The pineapple market is currently experiencing a gap in the production. "Now this happens more often in summer after natural flowering, but currently, the…

"Reduced supply sends Sichuan's crisp red plum market higher"

Crisp red plums produced in Sichuan, China are about to enter the market, with the production season lasting approximately one and a half months.…

Claire Fayan, Blue Whale

"We want to restore flavor and color to the plum category"

"After several complicated years for our plum producers, marked by weather problems and a saturated market in 2023, this year is a major challenge for…

Rungis

Disastrous situation for Rungis wholesalers

"We cannot wait for Parisians and holidaymakers to return," a wholesaler at the Rungis market explains. The month of June was "particularly quiet" and…

Guy David

"We’re seeing a very good yield of sweet potatoes in Israel"

Despite the ongoing war in Israel, the sweet potato harvest for 2024 looks promising with the local market the main priority for the industry. Guy…

Acreage for Lebanese avocados is increasing

The past avocado season in Lebanon has been a successful one, says Mirna Fadel, Business Development Manager for Lebanese fresh produce exporter Fadel…

Budou Farms

Australian table grape growers welcome improved market access to Japan after long fight

A Victorian table grape grower has welcomed the new market access for the fruit into Japan, but has questioned if the progress has come a little too…

EU potato production: downward trend but uptick in 2023

In 2023, 48.3 million tonnes of potatoes were harvested in the EU, a slight increase compared with 2022 when 47.5 million tonnes were harvested.…

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Mystery creature feasts on lemon rinds, leaves fruit intact

A gardener in NSW's Southern Highlands discovered lemons on his tree with the rinds neatly removed, sparking debate on social media about the culprit.…

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Citrus: World markets and trade

Turkey’s mandarin production and exports to rebound

Turkey mandarin/tangerine production for 2023/24 is estimated to increase by 55 percent to a record 2.9 million tons, due to higher area and favourable…

Watermelon prices in Ukraine are close to zero

Since the beginning of the current week, watermelon prices in Ukraine have already dropped by a third, according to analysts from the EastFruit.…

Five surprising facts about Australia’s two main macadamia growing regions

Australia, the natural home of the macadamia tree, boasts a thriving industry rooted in its ancient rainforests. Originating in Australian soil some 60…