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California rains highlight inability to capture enough rainwater

It’s been said that California doesn’t have a water issue but rather a water storage issue. Following recent record rains and even flooding in the state, where does that leave…

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International Account Manager

Fresh produce chain hit by Lakeside Produce’s bankruptcy

The bankruptcy of Lakeside Produce will affect the complete North American fresh produce industry, as many of the 300 creditors are from the fresh produce…

Mexico

Some 130,000 tons of avocados to go to the US between Michoacán and Jalisco

Javier Medina, President of Association of Producers and Packers Jalisco Avocado, recently spoke about the bulk export of avocados to the United States,…

Higher cucumber pricing reflects lessened supply and inflated costs

Supplies of cucumber look to be tighter out of Mexico. For Produce House LLC, this is a transition time when its shade house cucumbers are coming from the northern region of…

North Bay Produce adds to leadership team

North Bay Produce is excited to announce Chad Hansen and Freddy Hoflack have joined the leadership team. Hansen joined North Bay as the West Coast manager in the U.S. “Chad…

Researchers play key role in Florida's $300 million strawberry industry

As far back as the early 1950s, the University of Florida scientists have been studying how to improve strawberry production and consumption in Florida and globally. To date,…

Berries are top organic category

2022 US organic produce sales down in volume, up in sales

Organic fresh produce sales grew by 3 percent in 2022, while volume declined by –3.7 percent, as total sales topped $9.4 billion for the year, according to the 2022 Organic…

Cascades launches new eco-friendly packaging for fresh fruits and vegetables

Cascades has announced the launch of a new closed basket made of recycled and recyclable corrugated cardboard for the produce sector. An alternative to food packaging that is…

Combining vertical farming and greenhouse horticulture to decentralize lettuce production

The Salinas Valley, known as the "salad bowl of the United States," has been a vital source of lettuce and leafy greens for decades. The region has historically supplied most…

Maryland Department of Health issues consumer advisory for Enoki Mushrooms

The Maryland Department of Health (MDH) is warning consumers not to eat enoki mushrooms produced by Shandong Youhe Biotechnology Co Ltd. in Shandong Province, China, because…

Special Fruit Logistica

Nathalie Gaillard, Interprofessional Committee of Grenoble Walnuts

Grenoble walnut PDO at Fruit Logistica for the first time

From the 8th to the 10th of February, the Grenoble walnut PDO will be present for the first time at Fruit Logistica, the largest international fair for fruit and vegetables.…

New multi-fruit line from OMIP, Boema and FME

"Buy one get multiple solutions free"

"Are you wondering whether it is possible to core, pit, slice and peel multiple fruits in a single solution? Wonder no more because we have the answer for you," claim the…

Global Focus Bananas

Ecuador’s 2022 banana exports -6.57% down, 24.94 million fewer boxes sent

Ecuador, the world leader in banana exports, had a year to forget with an estimated loss of over $258 million, and -6,57% decrease in exports from January to December 2022.…

Retail

Dreamstime

Uber Freight said it will lay off roughly 150 employees

Kroger announced its 2023 Food Trends Report

US: Tops transitions to in-house shoppers for pickup ordersTops Markets said it will begin using its own store employees to shop for pickup orders at all 58 stores where the…

Market and Crop Update for January 26, 2023

'Onion demand is slightly off this week, but we’re staying busy'

MARKETWashington:Matt Murphy with L&M Cos. in Raleigh, NC, told us on Jan. 25 that the market looks to be softening. “It’s been weird for the third week in…

The volume and value of Peruvian asparagus exports decreased in 2022

In 2020, Peru exported 172,936 tons of asparagus for $516 million, i.e. a 4% and 7% year-on-year decrease in volume and value, respectively, according to data…

Venezuela's citrus production has decreased by 65%

The president of the Venezuelan Society of Agricultural Engineers, Saul Elias Lopez, said that the decrease in the production of oranges and lemons is a…

The Dominican Republic could be self-sufficient in garlic production by 2024

Garlic cultivation in the Dominican Republic has been increasing progressively in recent years, to the point that next year the country could become…

750 people benefit from Fyffes off-season medical brigades provided in Honduras communities

Fyffes and its winter melon business Sol Group provide four medical clinics, five doctors, four nurses and five ambulances in the regions of Choluteca and El Paraiso, where…

Egyptian citrus season has been challenging

“The Far East and European markets will provide the biggest opportunities”

Demand has been strong this year for the Egyptian citrus, says Mostafa Ali, commercial manager for Egyptian produce exporter Rula: “At the moment there is a high demand for…

Rising temperature complicates the flowering of peppers in Morocco

Several factors are putting Moroccan producers in difficulty, suggesting a likely decline in export volumes of some products, according to Mr. Yassine Tlati of the Moroccan…

Danielle Clyde-Wiggins – Produsola Limitada

Manica nursery establishes first dragonfruit orchards in central Mozambique

Produsola is a nursery in Messica, Manica expanding its core business of supplying fruit growers in Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Malawi and Zambia to now establishing its own…

“This year, we officially start with our Thai durian export”

Nattharinee Ruecha, a consultant for Changtoon Trading in Thailand, is looking forward to their next durian harvest, which will be their first commercial durian season ever:…

Sea Intelligence

Chinese New Year 2023: Deployed capacity drops sharply

Five weeks ago, in week 50, we analysed the scheduled East/West capacity for the 4-week 2023 Chinese New Year (CNY) period, and we found the 2023 CNY capacity to be higher…

Import of fruits and vegetables from China to Russia is allowed again

From China to the Amur region, the international bridge through the automobile checkpoint allows the importing of fruits and vegetables. It will be possible to…

Lee Stiles - Lea Valley Growers' Association

UK cucumber growers won't plant until late February or March

Energy and labor issues are the main issues affecting cucumber production in the UK, especially in the Lea Valley. "Normally, growers would be planting…

Blaser Obst GmbH

Pome fruit marketer Andreas Blaser on the future of the industry:

"The entire commercial fruit growing sector at Lake Constance has its back to the wall"

This year's apple season has moved into its second part. Due to last year's bountiful harvest, the current remaining stock is relatively high. "From my point of view, the…

Weather conditions raise concerns over the apple season in Lebanon

After a good season for Lebanese apples last year, the current season is getting off to worrisome weather, anticipating concerns from Lebanese apple producers. Mr. Rudolph…

Lindert Moerdijk, MSP Onions:

"Our programmed quality onions have gained us a foothold at European retail suppliers "

Dutch onion exports are currently pretty much at a standstill. "Growers are asking for more than we can sell the bales for," begins Lindert Moerdijk of MSP Onions. Still, this…

From Bakker Belgium to Delhaize

E-truck to deliver 18 million kilograms of fruit and veg every year

Today is the first time that an e-truck will transport fresh fruit and vegetables from Bakker Belgium, a Greenyard company, to Delhaize. The new Volvo truck will deliver…

Hapag-Lloyd acquires share in J M Baxi Ports & Logistics Limited

Hapag-Lloyd signed a binding agreement today under which it will acquire 35 % of J M Baxi Ports & Logistics Limited (JMBPL) from a Bain Capital Private Equity affiliate.…

Resistant varieties and extra crispy lettuces at Fruit Logistica

Behind every vegetable seed is a story of perseverance, innovation, and dedication to helping growers succeed against the many threats found each season. Syngenta is proud to…

Despite Russian ban and a good harvest

Record prices on Moldovan table grape market

According to EastFruit analysts, in the recent 10 days wholesale prices for table grapes of all kinds in Moldova increased by 1-2 MDL per kg ($US 0.05-0.10/kg)…

Ihor Chechitko, director of HZPC Ukraine

Export of Ukrainian potatoes to the EU is possible, but not soon

In Ihor Chechitko, director of HZPC Ukraine, his opinion, the export of Ukrainian potatoes to Europe is possible under the condition of sustainable cultivation…

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