Citrus transitions from the southern hemisphere to the northern hemisphere

Flooding in Spain may reduce volume of Moroccan citrus coming to the U.S.

The southern hemisphere citrus program is winding down quickly, and imports will be concluding with limited volume this week. "This is normal for the…

California grape and stone fruit movement and pricing bode well for import season

It's November, which means the import grape and stone fruit season will commence this month. Peruvian grapes: This season, it's expected there will be…

Acquisition in California sun-dried market

Traina Foods is expanding its sun-dried operations through its acquisition of Martin Farms. This expansion and succession demonstrates Traina Foods'…

Global Produce & Floral Show makes massive donation to Atlanta community

International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) has donated 226,735 lbs of produce and 8,575 lbs of floral after this year's Global Produce & Floral…

Mississippi sweet potato harvest shows resilience amid drought conditions

In the face of challenging weather conditions, Mississippi's sweet potato sector is concluding its harvest with a robust output, according to Lorin…

Sergio Intriago, CEO of Exposour:

"Fresh fruit consumption has fallen in recent months due to the economic downturn"

"Ecuadorian pitaya has found its place in the competitive U.S. market, standing out for its exotic taste and unique properties. Despite supply chain…

Robert Cabili of Continental Fresh honored with GenNext award

Continental Fresh LLC, a grower, shipper, and importer of fresh fruits and vegetables from Latin America, announced that Robert Cabili, vice president…

Del Monte shakes the can

Spicing up veggies to woo gen Z and millennials

Del Monte Foods, a company with a 138-year history in the fruit and vegetable sector, is adapting its strategy to appeal to Gen Z and millennials by…

Pineapple-cutting world record

Rich Ellenson (from the US) managed to cut a pineapple in just 17.85 seconds, beating the previous record, which was 27.07 seconds.

Jamaica citrus producer hit by disease and shrinking farmland

Trade Winds Citrus Limited (TWCL), Jamaica's leading citrus producer, is facing production challenges due to pests, diseases, and shrinking farmland,…

NFL center Connor McGovern

Balancing football fame and agricultural heritage

Connor McGovern, a center for the NFL, is intricately connected to a significant agricultural legacy through his grandfather, Ron Offutt, a leading figure in…

Scuola Universitaria Superiore Sant'Anna of Pisa, C-Led and Greatit

Vertical farming and cultivation in a controlled environment

The Institute of Plant Production at the Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna (Pisa, Italy) has recently inaugurated a technology container to promote research…

Moroccan Gharb clementines arrive on the market

"We're starting the season below market price"

Clementines from Gharb (western Morocco) arrive on the market. "The quality is top notch and we enjoy a good market position," assures Hiba Saoudi,…

Grapefruit export challenges and recovery highlighted at 2025 CGA Citrus Summit

Grapefruit packing for export was estimated at 14.8 million cartons (17-kilogram equivalents), almost 14% up on last year's 13.0 million cartons. This…

Berry growers form ‘legal cartel’ to combat imports

"We're up against not only imported berries, but also their price points, which are difficult to compete with on the domestic market. In response, we,…

The Gulfood Manufacturing fair is underway, featuring 250 Italian companies

Dubai, the ideal hub for companies targeting the East

More than 250 Italian companies in the agri-food sector are currently (5-7 November) exhibiting at Gulfood Manufacturing in Dubai, with a few dozen…

"Apple quality is better than last year, but traders remain cautious"

China's new apple season is in full swing, with Shaanxi's apple-producing regions completing the final stages of storage. Mr. Zhou Liang from Shaanxi…

Geoffrey Aumont, Paris Ail

"We thought we had reached record levels, but prices continue to rise"

Against a backdrop of "very high prices", both in France and abroad, Geoffrey Aumont, Paris Ail salesman on the Rungis market, takes stock of the…

"We airfreight over 25 tons of cut-fruit per day from South Africa to the UK”

Supplying the fresh ready-to-eat cut-fruits and vegetables to what are considered two premium retailers, Marks & Spencer in the United Kingdom and…

"Turkish Santa Maria pear season is off to a good start"

It appears to be a positive season for the Turkish pear season, says Murat Koygun, founder and CEO of Turkish fresh produce exporter Kayra Tarımsal…

Yannis Margaritidis, ASPEE Garlic Vissa:

Garlic plantings end with double score

Garlic planting has just been concluded in Nea Vissa, Evros, which constitutes the most important garlic-growing area of Greece, amounting to about 70%…

"European customers are adopting Moroccan peppers"

In a previous report East Fruit reveals a near-record performance in Moroccan bell pepper exports. According to the source, the country exported 150…

"Blueberry still has massive potential"

Berrytrade is a Polish fruit company, exporting blueberries to multiple European, Middle East, and Asian countries. Sandra Stefaniak-Syguła, the…

297 Farm:

"Hope, where islands like Aruba are less dependent on imported food"

Aruba, known for its pristine beaches and contagious tourism industry, is also home to an evolving agricultural drive aimed at reshaping the island's…

Pure Harvest announces launch of its own tomato sauces

Pure Harvest Smart Farms has announced the launch of its own brand of 100% natural tomato sauces. The range will be exclusively available at Spinneys…

Hepro GmbH

HEPRO presents vertical asparagus peeling system for all applications

"Asparagus spears are perfectly and evenly peeled"

At this year's expoSE in Karlsruhe, HEPRO GmbH is presenting the latest innovations in the field of asparagus peeling machines. The main focus of the…

Rockit Global announces leadership changes for strategic growth into 2025

As Rockit Global continues its strategic growth into 2025 and beyond, the snack-sized apple company has announced key transitions within its global…

New Emirates route boosts South Australian exports and economic growth

The new route has unlocked an additional 98 tonnes of direct, outbound air freight capacity weekly for South Australian exporters, bypassing other ports…

Namibia grape company and Capespan extend partnership to 2045

Namibia Grape Company (NGC) and Capespan marked a historic milestone by renewing their partnership with a contract extended to 2045. The signing…

Sainsbury’s to add vertically farmed salads to its UK stores

Unbeleafable, a salad range from UK's vertical farm GrowUp, has launched in Sainsbury's stores across the UK. Sainsbury's will stock two of the…

Machala will be the world's banana epicenter thanks to the Banana Business 2024 Convention

Richard Salazar, executive director of the Ecuadorian Banana Marketing and Export Association (Acorbanec) and organizer of the Banana Business 2024 Convention,…

Webinar 26 November 2024, 10:30

"It will equip them with the knowledge and tools to leverage our berry database to its fullest potential"

The BreedingValue project is dedicated to advancing pre-breeding strategies for developing resilient and value-added berries. Research is paving the…

Pomegranate farming thrives in Croatia's Dalmatian hinterland against climate odds

In Croatia's Dalmatian Hinterland, a region previously deemed unsuitable for pomegranate cultivation due to its low temperatures during the colder seasons,…

Kenyan macadamia farmers thrive through government support

James Kariuki, a macadamia farmer in central Kenya since 1997, has navigated the highs and lows of the industry, marked by potential high yields against the…

Mengzi's blueberry boom drives rural revitalization in Yunnan

In the Honghe Hani and Yi Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province, the blueberry industry has emerged as a cornerstone for rural revitalization, enhancing local…

UK budget measures risk agriculture and food security with increased import reliance

The UK's recent budgetary measures have raised concerns regarding their implications on the agriculture sector and food security. The government's…

Sweet potato peel polyphenols boost bioactive film for sustainable food packaging

A study has developed a bioactive composite film utilizing sweet potato peel polyphenols extract and sweet potato starch, aiming to evaluate the impact of…

Brazilian pecan producer Pecanita set to enter Chinese market after final inspection

The pecan processing firm Pecanita, located in Cachoeira do Sul, Brazil, is on the verge of becoming the first Brazilian enterprise permitted to export pecans…

New Zealand's wonky asparagus initiative tackles food waste, supports growers

Following exceptional growing conditions, New Zealand asparagus growers have experienced a productive season. However, the abundance of asparagus has led to an…

Australian lime shows promise in protecting citrus trees

In a promising effort to protect citrus from huanglongbing (HLB), University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) researchers are…

Namibia berries investigated for land acquisition without chief's approval

Kavango East's traditional leaders are currently investigating the circumstances under which Namibia Berries acquired land without the approval of…

Capsaicin shows promise in enhancing mesothelioma treatment, study finds

Capsaicin, known for imparting heat to chili peppers, is under investigation for its potential in treating the challenging Mesothelioma cancer. This type of…