Entering 57th year

Seasonal worker program essential part of Canada's ag industry

“It’s a very important program for us. It has enabled our industry to grow and if we did not have access to these workers who do great jobs and want to…

More British Columbia blueberries expected for the fresh market this season

British Columbia blueberry growers, packers and shippers see some new opportunities in the fresh market for the 2023 season. “We anticipate fresh…

GEM-Pack & Well-Pict Berries combine forces

GEM-Pack Berries, LLC and Well-Pict Berries are forging a new partnership, combining companies to build an industry leading team of berry expertise.…

Cosmo Fruit:

Exotics exporter wants to be Colombia’s fruit ambassador to rest of world

The exotic fruits exporter Cosmo Fruit, aims to be Colombia’s fruit ambassador to the rest of the world. According to Mauricio Lopez N., President and…

Seven onion packers embrace TrueAI to transform the market

Together with customers, Ellips is looking for opportunities to improve their grading technology. This ongoing collaboration and our drive for…

The Spanish and European pistachio seeks common references and synergies in California's leadership

“Spain and some producing areas of Mediterranean Europe are experiencing the emergence of pistachio, but, compared to California, we are like a drop of…

Co-chairman of Burnac Produce steps down

Burnac Produce Group announced a significant leadership change within the organization. After careful consideration and 16 years of dedicated service, Domenic…

I Love Produce enters partnership with Chicago holding company

I Love Produce of West Grove, Pennsylvania, marketers of garlic, ginger and shallots, announces a partnership with Promise Holdings, a Chicago-based holding…

IFPA members testify at Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on labor

International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) members testified at the May 31 Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing “From farm to table: Immigrant…

Envy apples gain brand following

CMI Orchards’ CatStats report shows Envy™ apples are growing as a popular apple. Originally from New Zealand and crafted through natural plant-breeding methods, this cross…

Canadian produce industry urges government to support sustainability efforts

On May 30, fresh produce industry representatives from the Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA) and the Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada…

Formerly Emerson Climate Technologies

Blackstone completes acquisition of majority stake of Copeland

Blackstone and Emerson announced that private equity funds managed by Blackstone have completed the previously announced acquisition of a majority stake in…

Taiwan: Kaohsiung again fines Costco over frozen berries

The Kaohsiung Department of Health has fined Costco NT$4.5 million (US$146,000) over contaminated frozen strawberries. The Food and Drug Administration said…

Rainy start to 2023 is mixed blessing for Central Coast avocado growers

Despite the rainy winter seen on the Central Coast this year, one local grower in Morro Bay says they are harvesting more fruit than in previous years. Bruce…

Dispute between Peru and Mexico threatens bilateral trade

The current tensions between Peru and Mexico might affect bilateral trade, as the latter refuses to hand over the pro tempore presidency of the Pacific…

WayBeyond Study –

Importance of climate and context alongside yield prediction in tomato production

Tomato growers face the challenge of predicting yields accurately, which is crucial for their business operations and forecasting. However, traditional…

US: Little Leaf Farms announces expansion at Pennsylvanian opening

US lettuce grower, Little Leaf Farms, is announcing it will open a new state-of-the-art greenhouse in McAdoo, Pennsylvania, this fall. This will be the…

US: Visas increase as farmers look to hire more agricultural workers

The H-2A visa program, which provides guest workers in U.S. agriculture, continues to be more heavily used by American farmers every year. According to Jackson…

Study by Columbia University and Brigham and Women's Hospital/Harvard

Fruits and vegetables rich in flavonols help prevent memory loss

Fruits and vegetables seem to be good for your cognitive health, especially if they are rich in flavonol antioxidants. According to the Cosmos study, edited by…

Market and Crop Update for June 1, 2023

'Cooler weather continues to delay Central Valley harvest'

MARKETImperial Valley, CA/Central Valley, CAMike Smythe reported in for West Valley Packing told us on May 31 that demand exceeds supply. “We are packing very…

Indoor grower Local Bounti unveils salad kits with chicken

Local Bounti Corporation has unveiled the expansion of its Grab & Go Salad Kit line to include premium, antibiotic-free white meat chicken in two new…

Some striking workers have committed to return to work

Westfalia says protest action at Tzaneen nursery has stabilised

Avocado and macadamia producer Westfalia last week obtained an urgent interdict prohibiting a group of employees from blocking access to a Westfalia…

New packhouse will be the largest export packing facility in southern Zimbabwe

Zimbabwean smallholder farmers take up the baton to export peas

Smallholder farmers in Zimbabwe benefit from the space that opened up in the export pea sector as large-scale commercial farmers in Zimbabwe switched…

Pine Kazi

Kenyan startup is creating shoes from pineapple waste

It is estimated that in Kenya alone, about 80,000 tons of pineapple waste is produced monthly. The waste is either eliminated through burning or decomposition,…

Ministry of Food and Agriculture urges Ghanaian growers to opt for newly-released tomato varieties

Dennis Abugri Amenga, the Bono Regional Director of the Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA), has urged tomato growers to opt for and cultivate the “raja…

Prices for exotic mushrooms has also dropped accordingly

Demand for exotic mushrooms on a downward trend since March

There is a lot of uncertainty in the international exotic mushroom market, as demand has been dropping for months, says Nature Green’s project manager…

Roei Yaakobi - TieUp Farming

"The platform is an essential tool for field workers and remote managers alike"

TieUp Farming, a provider of advanced farm management software, will be participating in the upcoming Hort Connections trade show in Adelaide. The…

Australia and New Zealand trade round up:

China links, India-Australia trade talks and NZ fruit

As the UK’s new trade deals with Australia and New Zealand come into effect, the IOE&IT Daily Update rounds up the latest trade developments from the two…

Recent study claims:

‘Macadamia consumption does not lead to weight gain’

According to a recent study, published in The Journal of Nutritional Science, macadamia consumption does not lead to weight gain. It may have other positive…

Focus on bio-coatings

Earthodic raises $1.85m to make paper packaging stronger and more recyclable

Brisbane-based company Earthodic has managed to create an innovative and trademarked bio-based coating solution 'Paperbarc', and recently attracted investments…

Australian garlic variety could be used to combat Covid and the flu

According to new medical research, an Australian garlic variety could reduce Covid and flu-related infections. One particular variety found near Mildura in…

New heat-reflecting screen to be presented at GreenTech 2023

More efficient photosynthesis, higher yields and better quality output, and lower crop water consumption: these are the functions of Prisma® Ldf…

IATA data for April 2023:

Air cargo demand decline slows in April

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for April 2023 global air cargo markets, showing a continued, but slower, decline…

The POTATOPEST model

Swedish research produces new model for studying and predicting impact of late blight on potatoes

A recent study, conducted by a team of scientists at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences and The Rural Economy and Agricultural Society, focused on…