Tight blueberry supplies give strawberry demand a boost

Supplies of strawberries out of California are sufficient for this time of season. “However, the demand for berries is really good still,” says Jim…

Nova Scotia apple growers pick ahead for storm Lee

On Friday, growers in Eastern Canada were on watch and preparing for the onset of what was then called Hurricane Lee. While rain is something to watch,…

Earlier start of table grape shipments from Brazil and Peru to the US

Under normal circumstances, California’s table grape production peaks this time of year. However, volumes hitting the market are much lower this season…

Good weather means steady lime supplies

While earlier this summer, high temperatures were impacting the lime crop in Mexico, the volume of limes has been pretty steady for the past four weeks…

AlgaBerry and Jadeberry:

Move aside blueberry, there’s a new competitor fruit lurking

The superfruit of blueberries has new competition – AlgaBerry and JadeBerry - which is essentially neutral-tasting algae specially grown in a tank.…

SEPC consumer research

Consumer take on fresh produce innovations

The Southeast Produce Council (SEPC) released its annual What’s New? 2023 consumer research at Southern Innovations. “Only one-third of consumers tend to…

Product sold in Ontario and possibly other provinces and territories

Golden Mushroom brand Enoki Mushroom recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes

Enoki Mushrooms from the Golden Mushroom brand have been recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes. Buyers are advised not to consume, use, sell, serve or…

USDA

U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement seasonal perishable products - weekly update

Movement of blueberries from Oregon and Washington expected to decrease seasonally

After nearly two weeks of uncertainty regarding Hurricane Lee’s expected path and strength, the storm finally weakened to a Category 2 and turned…

US private equity group Paine Schwartz Partners drops $139 mln from its offer for Costa Group

Just two weeks after Australia’s largest grower and packer of fresh produce revealed a deterioration of trading conditions in the June half, US private equity…

Citrus harvesting trends in Florida

Harvesting citrus is manual and labor intensive, making the cost of labor a key component of the cost of harvesting. The H-2A guest worker program allows…

USDA

National Retail Report - specialty crops

This week retail ads continued to trend toward autumn favorites

This week retail ads continued to trend toward autumn favorites. Pumpkins continued to increase in popularity from miniature varieties to jumbo…

Azienda agricola F.lli Lapietra:

Dutch greenhouses in Puglia? The state-of-the-art of intensive crops

Azienda agricola F.lli Lapietra was set up by brothers Enzo and Lino, who, guided by their older brother Giovanni, decided to start growing greenhouse…

“Early end of South African citrus creates a gap before start of Turkish season”

As there was a lack of rain this year, Turkish citrus is expected to be smaller in sizing this season, says Akin Soyleyen, marketing manager for…

Fadi Sarkis of Natagri

Investors wanted for highly profitable Lebanese grape exports

Whereas Lebanese export grapes usually find their way to the Gulf States or Asia, Natagri's Fadi Sarkis focuses steadfastly on Europe. "I often visit the trade shows in Berlin and Madri…

Jan Botha – Nisela Farms

Dragonfruit, bananas and piquanté peppers complement Swazi sugarcane farm

“Dragonfruit has been doing phenomenally here in Eswatini,” says Jan Botha, managing director of Nisela Farms, born and bred in Eswatini (formerly…

Marianela Ubilla, CEO, Agzulasa:

“Chinese banana importer requested 50% more volumes from Ecuador for 2023”

Demand for bananas from Ecuador to China is increasing substantially this year with even more pre-orders ahead of time for the Chinese new-year in…

Sustainable transport packaging crates help European fresh produce provider to meet goals

Eisberg, a European producer of fresh convenience salads, fruits, and vegetables needed a robust and sustainable packaging solution to transport its…

German net manufacturer aims high

This year, CompoPac, a specialist in the production of compostable nets and climbing aids for fruit and vegetables, will participate for the first time…

The Dominican Republic can now export green coconuts to the US market

The Ministry of Agriculture of the Dominican Republic announced that the country will be able to export green coconuts to the United States after the United…

Delassus Group -

Appeal for funding to help support rebuild of Moroccan villages

The Delassus Group from Morocco has appealed to the fresh produce industry for funding to help support the reconstruction of villages in Morocco following the…

First sales season in the U.S. -

Kissabel® apple crop in Europe increases by 40%

Kissabel® apples return to the markets from mid-September with the Northern Hemisphere crop. European production of the range with coloured flesh in…

Cucumber prices in Uzbekistan fell by almost 30% in two weeks

Over the past two weeks, the average wholesale price for smooth short cucumbers in Uzbekistan has decreased by 29%, the first drop in prices for these products…

Lamb Weston Australia acquires Crackerjack Foods

Lamb Weston Australia has announced the acquisition of Victorian-based Crackerjack Foods. The latter is a manufacturer and supplier of frozen potato-based…

EastFruit

Morocco’s tomato exports reach new heights in 2022/23

According to EastFruit, Morocco, one of the world’s primary suppliers of fresh tomatoes, is continuing to increase its vegetable exports. The country…

Photo report

Exotics market challenges and solutions addressed at Global Tropicals Congress

Climate change, inflation, and the social sentiment regarding importing exotics - the global export sector faces many challenges. Not all were solved…

DG agri dashboard - Peaches and nectarines

Week 35 price for peaches in the EU stood at €116 / 100 kg

The weekly prices for peaches in the EU (ex-packaging station) stood at €116 / 100 kgs. At 1.129.000 tons, Italy was the largest EU producer of peaches…

Global Coalition of Fresh Produce -

Report calls for urgent policy measures to safeguard supply of fresh produce to consumers

The Global Coalition of Fresh Produce published the final results of its survey into the increasing costs of fruits and vegetable production around the world…

Exports of Chinese fruits and vegetables to Russia increased in 2023

The export of Chinese vegetables and fruits to Russia from January to July 2023 amounted to 90,000 tons, which is 102.8% more than the previous year. "In…

Viru Group acquires Superior Foods International

Peruvian company Viru Group has acquired US frozen fruit and vegetable firm Superior Foods International. The Viru Group, based out of La Libertad, describes…

Dominican Republic suspends banana exports to stabilize prices

In an attempt to stabilize prices, the Dominican Republic has suspended banana exports. Joel Santos Echavarría, Minister of the Presidency and president of the…

Western Australian avocados gain access to market Thailand

A verification shipment of Hass avocados has been successfully shipped to Thailand by Western Australian avocado growers. These growers can provide a strong…

Increase your vegetable consumption to lower your blood sugar

As a healthy diet plays a pivotal role in managing blood sugar levels, vegetables might be our best friends. There are five remarkable vegetables that can help…

Discounter Aldi rolls out biggest price cuts of the year on range of fruits and vegetables

Aldi has rolled out its biggest price cuts of the year on a range of fruit and vegetable items. The supermarket lowered prices on products including bananas,…

This year, the plum harvest in Moldova will amount to 85 thousand tons

Specialists estimate that this year's plum harvest in Moldova will reach 85,000 tons, returning to normalcy after last year's poor yield. Out of this harvest,…

First consignment of Kenyan avocados leaves for India

After the governments of Kenya and India struck a deal, Kenyan avocado famers can sell their produce in India. The first consignment of Kenyan avocados was…

Prices of Mekong Delta’s Hoa Loc mango have doubled

Selling prices of the Mekong Delta’s Hoa Loc mango are double those of two months ago, mainly due to the off-season and low yield. At traditional markets in Ho…

Durian, mango, dragon fruit and banana among products with largest export value

Fruit and vegetable exports Vietnam set for a record $5 billion this year

Fruit and vegetable exports are poised for a record revenue of US$5 billion this year, driven by favorable conditions from the beginning of this year.…

Season’s first update to Brazil’s orange forecast

The first update of the 2023–24 orange crop forecast for the São Paulo and West-Southwest Minas Gerais citrus belt confirmed the initial May forecast of 309.34…

Significant growth in Mexico’s greenhouse vegetable industry

According to a new Rabobank report, Mexico’s production and exports of protected-agriculture vine vegetables, such as tomatoes, cucumbers, and bell peppers,…