Papaya pricing stays stronger despite short supply

The supply of papayas out of Mexico continues to be tight. "There's been a shortage and it's a weather-related problem. Pretty much the whole industry…

Florida saw challenging strawberry season due to weather events

It has been a tough Florida strawberry season. "At least tougher than the past few years," says Matthew Giddings with Always Fresh Farms. Due to a cold…

Strong production of California asparagus anticipated next month

California's organic asparagus production is going following its start three weeks ago. "Production will increase next week (the week of 3/25) and we…

New greenhouse operations in New Hampshire to launch this spring

In 2021, the groundwork was laid for a new venture in the agricultural landscape: a greenhouse operation that yields fresh and healthy produce but also…

Driscoll's named to list of the world's most innovative companies of 2024

Driscoll's has been named to Fast Company's prestigious list of the World's Most Innovative Companies of 2024. This year's list shines a spotlight on…

“We’ve hit just the right window for organic bell peppers to the US market”

Producers and exporters of organic bell peppers (capsicum) from Israel have learned that the timing of their air freighted produce to the US market is…

Uncertainty around almond bloom in California

The Almond Board of California has highlighted the economic significance of almonds by pointing to their valuation at nearly $3.52 billion in 2022. Despite…

Del Monte Pacific to close two vegetable plants in the United States

Del Monte Pacific Ltd. experienced a reversal in its financial performance, posting a $50.6-million net loss for the first nine months of the fiscal year…

British Columbia to provide $80 million to help farmers cope with drought

Normally, there is a mix of optimism and concern among British Columbia farmers as they face the spring season. Despite the usual enthusiasm, the…

Cathy Burns champions fresh produce industry at Ag & Food Policy Summit

The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) CEO Cathy Burns reinforced the association's position as a leader in agricultural policy and…

Focusing on vibrant mango displays

Amidst challenges in mango supply and pricing, Crespo Organic is gearing up for the anticipated mango season with a focus on elevating the shopping…

Valley fruit farmers join up and buy large tracts of Prima Wawona farmland

Following Prima Wawona's bankruptcy, almost all of its 13,000 acres of farmland have been sold, with only about 1,300 acres remaining. The company, a result of…

Cantwell, Murray, & Schrier announce federal assistance now available to WA cherry growers

U.S. Senators Maria Cantwell (D-WA) and Patty Murray (D-WA), along with Representative Kim Schrier, M.D. (D, WA-08), have announced that sweet cherry growers…

USApple Board meets with Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack

The U.S. Apple Association's Board of Directors met yesterday morning with the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture, Tom Vilsack, and key members of his…

Fruit importer celebrates World Water Day

Continental Fresh LLC, a grower, shipper and importer of fresh fruits and vegetables from Latin America, is celebrating World Water Day this week on…

Flexible microclimate tech allows multiple herb varietals to be grown within a single greenhouse

Eden Green Technology launched its herb program, making it able to grow, package, and ship a full herb suite out of a single facility. The program…

North American trade topics to be addressed at policy summit

The Fresh Produce Association of the Americas' annual Spring Policy Summit on April 3, 2024, at the Tubac Golf Resort & Spa promises to be a…

Fitness instructor swaps deodorant for lemons, claims effective odor control

Chelsey Pleasant, a 34-year-old mother and fitness instructor from North Carolina, has opted for an unconventional approach to personal hygiene by…

Concerns rise over wastewater plans in Kelowna

In Kelowna, B.C., Ellison neighborhood residents are expressing concerns over Sandher Fruit Packers' proposal to discharge wastewater into a local…

"We're witnessing a scarcity of passion fruit in Colombia and foresee limited availability in upcoming months"

The growing consumer demand for passion fruit in markets around the world bodes well for producers and exporters, especially in South America and…

Peru and Colombia, key destinations for Ecuadorian pitahaya

Peru and Colombia are two key markets for Ecuador's pitahaya accounting for 29% of the country's exports. According to Alex Bustos, an agronomist and president…

Honduran banana production shortage limits exports to the US Latin market

Sandra Deras, a prominent Honduran banana producer, has expressed her concern about the country's banana production shortage, which limits Honduras's ability…

Table grape breeder hosts open day in India

BLOOM FRESH™ International, a premium fruit-breeding company specializing in table grapes, cherries and raisins, held its first Open Day in India as a…

"Our producers have increased production areas of yellow, red, and green peppers"

The Turkish bell pepper exports are increasing this season, according to Emel Esin Keskin, owner of Turkish fresh produce exporter Esin Tarim:…

Edward Koemans, Davis Europe:

"Rwanda has significant potential as an avocado producer"

In addition to avocados from Kenya and Tanzania this fall, Davis Europe will also begin getting deliveries from Rwanda. "The Rwandan avocado season…

Gruppo Mec

Peter Mair of Gruppo Mec:

"Italian arugula cultivation becomes more professional and sustainable with each passing year"

Despite the high costs of energy, plant protection, fertilizers, and labor, the production volumes of Italian arugula have largely remained stable…

Kate Trufitt - Potatoes New Zealand

New Zealand planting and harvesting is done in such a way that there is year-round domestic supply

New Zealand will typically start planting potatoes in July to December with harvest running through 120 to 150 days after planting depending on the…

60 tonnes exported this season

New all-time record for Moroccan avocado exports

During the 2023-2024 season, which has just ended, Moroccan avocado exports reached an all-time high, according to Abdellah Elyamlahi, President of the…

Dreamstime

Switzerland:

Organic share of bananas continues to exceed 30 percent

In January 2024, Swiss retailers sold 6,189 tons of potatoes, of which 938 tons were organic. This corresponds to an organic share of about 13%.…

APM Terminals and HHIT enter a strategic collaboration on port automation and green logistics in Vietnam

As part of the Dutch Trade mission to Vietnam, APM Terminals and Hateco Haiphong International Container Terminal (HHIT), a fully owned subsidiary of…

Deal to extend trade support for Ukraine with safeguards for EU farmers

On Wednesday, the EU Parliament and Council reached a provisional agreement on extending trade liberalisation measures for Ukraine in the face of the…

13% of world seaborne trade under attack from Houthis and Somali pirates

Since November 2023, the threat to shipping has increased as the Houthis started attacking ships in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden. Simultaneously,…

El Pinar:

Spanish nursery leads rustic varieties in strawberry plants

El Pinar currently leads a varietal program of maximum rusticity, with materials consolidated in the Mediterranean Arc, such as Primavera, Victory,…

University of Reading - FruitWatch project

UK's largest fruit tree study to monitor peach and apricot blooms

The University of Reading has initiated the largest fruit tree monitoring project in the UK, incorporating the observation of peach and apricot tree flowering…

New study looks at pharmacological effects, nutritional profile, and benefits of the artichoke

A recent study published in the journal Nutrients reviewed the pharmacological effects, nutritional profile, and benefits of the artichoke (Cynara cardunculus…

Indonesian Ulema Council issues ban on Israeli dates

In response to a broader boycott initiative, the Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) has declared a prohibition on the purchase and consumption of dates…

New Zealand's spud king Allan Pye passes away

Allan Pye, a notable figure in the agriculture sector of Temuka, New Zealand, renowned for his significant contributions to the potato farming…