GLOBAL MARKET OVERVIEW KIWIS

The Southern Hemisphere has taken over the kiwi supply as their harvesting has begun. For South Africans, it seems to be a difficult campaign. The campaign in New Zealand…

Larger Haskap berry crop expected from Quebec

In Quebec, the harvest of Haskap berries is about two to three weeks away and the crop outlook is positive. "I think we will see a little bit more than…

PEI potato pricing stays stable despite slightly slower movement

The supply of fresh market table stock potatoes from Prince Edward Island, Canada looks to be in "reasonably good shape." "The trouble is when you look…

First vessel with South African citrus to arrive in the U.S. next week

Summer Citrus from South Africa (SCSA) is kicking off its 2024 harvesting season after successfully concluding the 2023 season earning the group 25…

Setting new records

Egypt surpasses Spain and Morocco in Canadian orange market

With a proactive approach to expanding its export horizons, Egypt is reshaping the dynamics of these burgeoning markets for its horticultural goods.…

Brazilian floods lead to heavy losses for small citrus growers

As the full extent of the damage from the recent heavy rain and flooding in the South of Brazil is being totalled, early estimates show over $1 billion…

Mojtaba Shakori, Fruity Garden:

"After Taiwan and the US, we aim to introduce Armenian garlic to the Western European market"

Garlic from various sources is arriving on the European market all the time, but Armenia as a country of origin is not yet well-known. If garlic…

Pending the results of the Pest Risk Analysis

Guatemala hopeful to start exporting Hass avocado to the United States

Guatemala's Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, and Food (MAGA) reported that the country is in a crucial phase to be able to export Hass avocados to the…

Michigan asparagus harvest concludes early due to labor costs

A Michigan asparagus producer has indicated a decision to terminate the current season's harvest approximately 10 days sooner than usual, attributing the…

Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada welcome senate report findings on temporary foreign workers

The Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada (FVGC) welcomes the balanced findings of the Senate Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology's…

Almond Board of California secures funding to boost global market presence

The Almond Board of California (ABC) has been awarded $7 million by the U.S. Department of Agriculture through the Regional Agricultural Promotion Program…

Ontario fruit growers receive funding to increase climate resilience

Ontario's apple and tender fruit growers have been allocated nearly $1.1 million by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada. This funding aims to support initiatives…

USDA Sustainable Packaging Innovation Lab grants open

Citing the need for the specialty crop industry to develop innovative solutions to emerging overseas packaging and labeling regulatory requirements,…

USDA

Growing rural prosperity

Visualizing U.S. agricultural exports as a share of production

U.S. agricultural exports are a critical source of farm income. The USDA Economic Research Service estimates that on average 23 percent of the output…

Extra chunky restaurant style guacamole introduced

The makers of the Wholly® Guacamole brand have announced their latest creation: Wholly®Guacamole Extra Chunky Restaurant Style guacamole. With more…

Procedures revised for sweet orange scab in California

The conditions for the interstate movement of citrus nursery stock and packinghouse procedures for citrus fruit from sweet orange scab (SOS) quarantined areas…

Maine

Limestone approves tax deal for new potato chip plant in Aroostook County

Limestone residents recently consented to a tax incentive arrangement facilitating the establishment of a $55 million potato chip factory by Taste of Maine…

U.S. outlook is promising

Cherry harvest begins in California

The cherry harvest has commenced in California, with the Northwest anticipating the start soon. Initial forecasts for the current year's production are set at…

USDA

Vegetable prices ranged from $0.22 to $2.62 per cup equivalent in 2022

USDA, Economic Research Service (ERS) recently estimated average retail prices paid by U.S. consumers in 2022 for 93 fresh and processed vegetable…

International Potato Day highlighted Peru's position as the leading Latin American potato producer

On May 30, International Potato Day highlighted Peru's position as the leading potato producer in Latin America, with over 3,000 varieties. Despite annual…

Highlighting the economic importance of the region's mango production

Expo mango 2024 in the Dominican Republic

Minister of Agriculture Limber Cruz inaugurated Expo Mango 2024 in Baní, the Dominican Republic, aiming to highlight the region's ecotourism and the economic…

Alberto Peña, Persicum Fresh:

"The cold weather in May delayed the start of the cherry harvest"

Aragon -Spain's largest cherry-producing region, where the province of Zaragoza alone has more than 9,500 hectares of cultivation- is already supplying…

Oscar van Reisen, Fairtrasa:

"Market eager to receive West African organic mangoes after challenging Peruvian season"

After a challenging Peruvian mango season, the arrival of West African mangoes this year was highly anticipated. "This year's Peru season was extremely…

Jan Franje, Franje Onions:

"In the onion trade, if you think you know, you're often wrong"

At Franje Onions, the onion packaging season has come to an end. "Demand has completely stalled," observes Jan Franje. "All in all, it's been another…

Monsoon expected in first week of June

Sweet corn volumes from India lower due to drought-like conditions

The supply of sweet corn from India has taken a hit due to the harsh weather conditions, says Swapnil Aware, board member for Indian fresh produce…

"There is still a huge interest towards the berry business in Turkey"

The weather conditions for Turkish blueberries have been favorable, as there were no late frosts or hail in the southern regions, says Turgut Aysan,…

Israel likely to be short on larger sized carrots to Europe

The warmer autumn and wetter winter have led to lower carrot yields in Israel. "Due to this, the country is generally short on carrots, with relatively…

Lower volumes but larger sizes for Turkish cherries

The Turkish cherry season has finally kicked off, with three more regions starting the harvest soon, says Yigit Gokyigit, commercial coordinator for…

Imports have grown by 45% in recent years

Valencian almond harvest to drop by 35%

Initial estimates from LA UNIÓ forecast an almond production of slightly over 4,000 tons, which would entail a 9% decrease compared to last season,…

Caudal and CSIC analyze impact of localized drip irrigation on avocado cultivation in southern Spain

Avocado producers are facing significant challenges when it comes to irrigation and adaptation to current climatic conditions. Seeking an efficient…

Andalusia expects the almond harvest to increase by more than 25% this season

The Andalusian Regional Board for Nuts, formed by ASAJA and COAG, AEOFRUSE and Cooperativas Agro-alimentarias de Andalucía, expects the 2024 almond…

Avocado will be this year's star product

Four months before the event, Fruit Attraction already has an occupation of more than 90%

This year, Fruit Attraction -organized by IFEMA MADRID and FEPEX- will be held in Madrid from October 8 to 10. The presentation of the fair's 16th…

New nitrogen generator focuses on accessibility and cost efficiency

In the current era of rising costs for raw materials and products, Besseling announces the launch of their latest nitrogen generator. While the design…

A European action plan to combat late blight in potatoes is needed

The sector's lead European organisations are sounding the alarm: faced with the re-emergence of late blight, European potato production is at risk.…

Zest implemented at Van der Lans International -

New ERP system for Dutch importer in place for new season

Van der Lans International, a trusted player in the fresh produce sector, has successfully implemented the new Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)…

Kenya

Growers worried by avocado theft in Murang'a County

Farmers in Murang'a County, Kenya, are facing significant losses due to the theft of avocados from their farms, particularly in Maragua, Kandara, and Gatanga…

Jeremy Clarkson's alternative to UK national service: farming

In response to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's suggestion to reintroduce national service for 18-year-olds in the UK, Jeremy Clarkson has proposed a…

Blockchain and AI are transforming avocado farming in Kenya

In Kenya, avocados contribute significantly to both local consumption and export revenues, with the country ranking as the fourth-largest producer…