Start of Quebec vegetable season signifies retailers’ transition from West to East

The Garden of Quebec is a key vegetable growing region in North America and the season has just kicked off. Last week, on June 8, harvest of Romaine…

Pricing could strengthen on tight supply of California Valencias

The supply of California Valencia oranges is tightening. "Globally, juice oranges are in tight supply," says CJ Buxman of Sunny Cal Farms. There are a…

Stronger pricing on California cauliflower and broccoli prices may pick up too

The supply of cauliflower from California is steady despite significant fluctuations over the summer due to changes in the weather. "Overall the supply…

Looking back at IFPA's The Mexico Conference

The supply chain of the floral and produce industry came together on May 22-23, at The Mexico Conference 2024 in Guadalajara. An audience of over 460…

Mirko Infantes - Pacific Produce

"US is a serious competitor for Peruvian avocado volumes this year"

The Peruvian avocado harvest started in late March this year in Jayanca in the north of the country, avocados from Olmos also in the north were very…

Cherries and apples get patriotic for July 4th

CMI Orchards is primed to supercharge summer sales this 4th of July. Rochelle Bohm, vice president of marketing, says patriotic holidays like the 4th…

Survey sheds light on consumer preferences for table grapes

Bloom Fresh™ announced the findings of its latest retail survey, Building Value Through Grape Varieties, that shed light on consumer preferences in the…

Global avocado market on the rise as industry braces for expansion

A recent Rabobank report unveils a shift in the global avocado market, anticipating an increase in both production and trade. As the industry gears up…

Sun World, AutumnCrisp® partners with Giant Eagle -

Branded table grape promoted in omnichannel marketing campaign at large U.S. retailer

As part of its ongoing commitment and investment to its licensee community and its retail partners, Sun World International collaborated with Giant…

California berries, avocados and walnuts team up to encourage snacking duos

California Giant Berry Farms is celebrating the summer season with a twist on snacking. This season, the company is partnering with the California…

Michigan Apple Committee announces 2024 research funding

During their March board meeting, the Michigan Apple Committee board gave the green light to funding for industry research projects to take place…

Peak quality and value for domestic berries from now through August

Naturipe Farms says its strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries will be abundant for all the beach days, poolside fruit salads, and…

Fluctuating climate still poses continuous risk to crop yield

Cooler, wetter spring has been favorable for the start of the Edmonton growing season

In British Columbia, an early-year cold snap significantly reduced stone fruit yields, with estimates suggesting a minimum 90% decrease in harvests for…

Oriental fruit fly quarantine ends in Sacramento County

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), in collaboration with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Sacramento County…

Wasted space, wasted dollars: The economic impact of inefficient freight

The underutilized trailer space issue in truckload programs continues to persist in the freight market, with 43% of truckloads moving partially empty…

Texas

Drought impacts Rio Grande Valley citrus growers

In the Rio Grande Valley, citrus growers are grappling with severe drought conditions that have led to historically low water levels in reservoirs…

'Panama Canal faces increased climate change-related challenges'

According to Gabriel Mariscal, business manager at CB Fenton, the Panama Canal faces increased climate change-related challenges due to the…

Guatemalan delegation explores Belize's citrus industry

A delegation from Guatemala, led by the Governor of Peten, Mauricio José Acevedo Sandoval, Deputy Minister of Agriculture for the Peten Department…

"Spanish stone fruit kicks off peak season at Belgian wholesalers"

Last month was a good one for Belgian wholesaler Sebrechts Groenten en Fruit. Citrus and grapes dominated for several months, but now that the switch…

Week 23 Fruit Wholesale Market Report

Many fruit products are promoted in gift box packaging, but anticipated holiday sales boost has not met expectations

The Dragon Boat Festival holiday started on 8 June. According to merchants in the fruit market, fruit sales have increased recently, but the extent is…

Plastic-free packaging for apples, potatoes and citrus fruits launched

The last word will not be said in packaging for fresh vegetables and fruit for a long time, and Silbo is launching new packaging to emphasize that…

Roeland Hakkert (Megakers) considers himself lucky with a good cherry harvest

"With 32 different cherry varieties, we move on to a new variety every two days"

Over the past eleven years, the traditional pear orchard owned by the Hakkert family in Buren has gradually been replaced by a modern cherry…

Molari Berries&Breeding

"Naike Blueberry Club" is set up to promote berries

From the most continental to Mediterranean climates: the availability of blueberries from Molari Berries&Breeding extends thanks to the cooperation with leading partners on a gl…

Strong competition from Spain

The Sicilian stone fruit campaign starts with apricots

"The stone fruit campaign has just started to liven up in inland Sicily with apricots. Production will not peak before well into the month, but it seems the season will be good, while the c…

Sarah Taleb, CNIPT

First International Potato Day

The third most consumed produce in the world (source: FAO) celebrated its first international day on May 30th, 2024. In France, the potato sector gathered at the Ministry of…

"Consumers want things to be incredibly environmentally sustainable, but they don't want to pay more for it"

How diversification, regulation and reducing food waste will help industry keep up with consumers' sustainability expectations

While consumers want the industry to provide sustainably produced fruit and vegetables, they are not willing to pay extra for it - that was one of the…

Johan Cronjé - GlobalG.A.P.

What will auditing look for in future?

"Five years ago, we had to explain the concept of sustainability. Today everyone knows, and five years from now, it will be your licence to trade,"…

“Higher Hungarian cherry supply, reasonable market demand and prices”

Hungary's cherry industry, with a season that started at least 10 days earlier than last year due to warmer spring weather, has seen good market demand…

Egyptian garlic's prices are set to rise again

Egyptian garlic prices have risen several times this season, due to limited volumes and high demand, according to Mohamed Shaaban, General Manager of…

Stephen Hedderly - Bedfordshire Growers

“We should have the new onion crop available by the end of July"

Planting across most of the UK was delayed this year, and it has been no different for the onion sector. "Everything was planted in very wet soils and…

Seeka completes 2024 Australian harvest

Seeka Limited announces the successful completion of the 2024 harvest in Australia. A total of 4.5 million kilograms of fruit, including kiwifruit,…

New Zealand apple and pear exports down by 11%

New Zealand Apples and Pears (NZAPI) has revealed an 11% decrease in TCEs (Tray Carton Equivalents) for export following the industry body's…

Japanese man arrested for assaulting wife with banana peel

A 59-year-old Japanese man was arrested for hitting his 62-year-old wife on the head with a banana peel. The incident, reported by gazeta.ru via…

Chilean fruit exports reached record figures from January to April

The Office of Agrarian Studies and Policies (Odepa) has revealed impressive data on Chile's fruit exports in its latest bulletin. Between January and April…

San Miguel will open a citrus plant in Uruguay this week

Citrus company San Miguel, of Argentine origin and with over 20 years of activity in Uruguay, will officially open its new plant in Paysandú, near Colón, on…

DG Agri Dashboard: peaches and nectarines

Peach prices in the EU in week 22 came in at €181 per 100 kg

Peach prices in the EU in week 22 came in at €181 per 100 kg. In Italy, they stood at €110 per 100 kg, just €5.00 above the 5-year average. Peach and nectarine production…

Monthly update on citrus fruits imports

Cumulated imports of fresh oranges into the EU amounted to 543,000 tonnes in May of this year

In May of this year, cumulated imports of fresh oranges into the EU amounted to 543,000 tonnes, the majority of which (449,000 tonnes) came from Egypt.…

'Apples are recognized for their superiority over chewing gum in maintaining fresh breath'

Brushing teeth twice daily, flossing, and using mouthwash are known dental hygiene practices. Yet, incorporating natural remedies, like consuming…