GLOBAL MARKET OVERVIEW SWEET POTATOES

The weather once again plays a big role in sweet potato growing and harvesting in different countries around the world. Dry weather in many parts of…

East Coast apple exports were held up by ports strike this week

East Coast apples are facing a few challenges this week. In Pennsylvania, assessments are being done of the fruit still on the trees following…

Greater supply of avocados from Mexico expected this fall

The supply of avocados is tighter at the moment. "We've had rain in Mexico from Hurricane John and that delayed and limited harvest for three days,"…

The Sakata Woodland Innovation Center

Sakata America Holding unveils new headquarters

Sakata America Holding Company, a subsidiary of Sakata Seed Corporation, is proud to announce the opening of its new headquarters, the Sakata Woodland…

Offer of free coating services still stands despite port strike having ended

Yesterday, Apeel Sciences announced it will provide free coating services to suppliers whose shipments may be delayed and at risk of spoilage due to…

New products launched in premium tomato category

Pure Flavor® is bringing more premium offerings to the tomato category to entice consumers to trade up in their quest for flavor and quality. With an…

US and Canadian port strikes end, but automation concerns linger

In a recent development, dockworkers in the United States, represented by the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA), concluded their strike…

Carrot product innovations in new sustainable packaging

Bolthouse Fresh Foods™ is launching three flavorful, fresh carrot products in new Bolthouse Fresh™ packaging. The new products for retail and…

Oishii introducing Koyo Berry to Chicago

On October 2, Oishii introduced its Koyo Berry to the Chicago area. The perfectly ripe and always-in-season berries will be available at 25 Whole Foods…

Oregon State University:

Mild habanero pepper varieties; flavorful without the fire being released

Two mild habanero peppers known as "Notta Hotta" and "Mild Thing" that retain the peppers' unique fruity and floral fragrances and flavors but have…

Chiquita unveils new sustainability report

Chiquita, the leading produce company, is excited to increase its presence at this year's Madrid Fruit Attraction, a premier trade show and a pivotal…

Western Fruit Report - Grape cold storage summary

Massive increase of Autumn King grapes in cold storage over past two weeks

Between September 15 and September 30, 2024, there was a marked escalation in the cold storage holdings of the Autumn King grape variety in the United States,…

South Carolina peaches triumph in Mexican market after 17-year journey

Two-thousand miles and seventeen years. That's the distance and time it took for South Carolina peaches to enter the Mexican import market in a meaningful way…

Ontario's 2024 Organic Market Report released

"Ontario's organic market continues to see robust growth"

The Organic Council of Ontario (OCO), in partnership with the Canada Organic Trade Association (COTA), has published the 2024 Ontario Organic Market…

Negotiations for Philadelphia's port expansion

The Philadelphia Regional Port Authority is currently in discussions with Norfolk Southern Corp. regarding the acquisition of 150 acres at the former…

Spotted lanternfly invasion in Massachusetts

In Massachusetts, the spotted lanternfly, an invasive species, has been detected in several areas including Springfield, West Springfield, Wilbraham, Ludlow,…

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BrightFresh Microgreens is expanding with Walmart

BrightFresh Microgreens has announced an expansion with Walmart. Walmart has doubled the availability of BrightFresh Microgreens, increasing the store…

Fire incident in Payette, Idaho sees swift recovery after small fire

A fire incident occurred on the night of Sept. 25 at Central Produce in Payette, ID, impacting the loading dock minimally. Operations resumed at full capacity…

Red onions in hot demand as North American onion markets navigate harvest, storage, and transportation challenges

Colorado Western Slope: David DeBerry with Southwest Onion Growers in McAllen, TX, told us on Oct. 2 that the Colorado program is moving into the storage crop.…

Uniban strengthens global presence with new port in Colombia

Uniban, the leading exporter of bananas, plantains, and value-added products in Colombia since 1966, and the fifth-largest banana exporter globally,…

Agricultural insurance gaps discussed in Puerto Rico following tropical storm Ernesto

Amid discussions on the limitations of agricultural insurance in Puerto Rico, Agriculture Secretary Ramón González Beiró has faced criticism for not taking…

Colombian banana exports have experienced remarkable growth

Colombia exported more than 63.7 million boxes of bananas between January and July of this year, i.e. 10 million boxes more than in the same period of last…

Ecuadorian avocado exports increased by 216% in volume

Ecuador, known for its long tradition as a banana exporter, is diversifying its agro-export offer by exporting avocado, which faces several commercial…

Ezequiel Martinez, CEO of EXAJO

"The Argentinian garlic season will be challenging due to strong competition and rising logistics costs"

"In the previous season, Spain had problems with its own fresh garlic production, which led it to try importing from other countries, such as Argentina…

Orus Logistics

"With just one click, both exporters and their customers can know where their goods are at all times"

According to figures from the European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA), more than 6.4 million freight trucks circulate on EU roads (7.2…

This strategic connectivity has boosted the growth of Colombia's agricultural sector

"The port of Cartagena guarantees competitive transit times, such as 12 days to the Netherlands"

Each year, the port of Cartagena moves more than 319,000 containers of refrigerated cargo, with a focus on fresh produce such as avocados, lemons,…

Extreme weather conditions in Colombia significantly reduce physalis production

"After the pandemic, there has been a growing interest in physalis and passion fruit consumption"

The exotic fruit market is still a niche, especially in Europe, where their high price limits consumption to certain sectors such as the Horeca…

Enza Discovery Field Days in Twisk, Enkhuizen and Voorst

Future-proof methods for lettuce cultivation

Lettuce cultivation is constantly evolving, driven by technological advances and the growing demand for sustainable and efficient farming methods.…

Fischer Farms announce new CEO

Fischer Farms has announced the appointment of Chris Kirke as CEO. Chris, who has over 26 years of experience in the FMCG market in the US and UK, joins from Moy Park where he…

Dutch freight forwarder turns 25

From full loads to groupage from Italy and Spain

Mediterranée Expeditie, a Dutch freight forward, has specialized in road transport of goods to and from Italy, Spain, and France since 1999. That is…

Enrico Bucchi - Alegra Italy: "Persimmon campaign now underway"

A revival of interest in the traditional Loto di Romagna persimmon

The Alegra Group's persimmon campaign is about to start. Enrico Bucchi, General Manager of Valfrutta Fresco and Sales Manager Italy for Alegra,…

It will be presented at the LUV trade fair in Bari, Italy

A new industrial weighing system for use in fruit and vegetable warehouses

Rescina Service, an Apulian company that designs and assembles weighers, is about to launch a tabletop version of the Karmen model. "In the last three…

Enzo Lapietra: "We've matured enough to realise that we still have a lot to learn"

High standard of production protects tomatoes from market downturns

After an unstable season - the one that is coming to an end in Apulia - prices for tomatoes have soared. We are talking about more than 3.00 EUR/kg for…

German-speaking exhibitors and visitors at Fruit Attraction 2024

"Constructive talks in the run-up to the new overseas season"

Fruit Attraction has become increasingly important in recent years and is now regarded as the most important platform for the southern European and…

Week 39 Fruit Wholesale Market Report

Lower demand for fruit over long holidays, Peruvian blueberry prices remain high

This week marks the seven-day National Day Golden Week holiday. According to market vendors, consumer spending during long holidays typically focuses…

"Overall fruit has been firmer, cleaner and most importantly sweeter, this is what customers expect when buying Australian produce"

Successful launch of a new Australian citrus brand into global and domestic markets

A new Australian citrus brand has had a successful launch into the domestic and international markets, with plans already to expand into other fruit…

Smaller harvest, but larger sizes for Polish apples

It could be a harsh apple season for Polish apple exporters. Not everyone is willing to pay the higher price for the apples, while there's also a huge…

BLE

BLE week 39:

'Well-measured European pear supplies were able to meet the demand sufficiently'

Turkish pears of the Santa Maria variety predominated. Italian Santa Maria and Abate Fetel followed in terms of importance, as well as domestic…

World Container Index decreased 5% to $3,489 per 40ft container this week.

The latest Drewry WCI composite index of $3,489 per 40ft container is 66% below the previous pandemic peak of $10,377 in September 2021, but it is 146% more…

Ukrainian apple prices reach seven-year high amid seasonal supply shift

In Ukraine, a trend of increasing apple prices has been observed, reports EastFruit project analysts. The positive trend is primarily linked to the…

Zespri begins pre-commercial red kiwifruit trial in Europe

Zespri has commenced a pre-commercial trial of red kiwifruit in a limited number of stores in Belgium. Zespri's newest kiwifruit variety, RubyRed is in its…

Banken Champignons:

“More and more people are discovering exotic mushrooms”

"Exotic wild mushrooms' relatively small market share is growing and should keep doing so by double digits," says Alex Vos, Sales Manager at Banken…

“Pumpkin is a rewarding crop for an organic farm”

Convenience and local are two trends that have been shaping the fresh produce landscape for several years. With all fall long Dutch-grown produce and,…

Premier Fresh Australia and ALDI's enduring partnership delivers bananas nationwide

In Australia, bananas are a staple in over 90% of households, with Premier Fresh Australia annually providing ALDI with 8.5 million kilos of Cavendish bananas.…

Moldova series - part 10

"With a flow pack line for grapes and stone fruit, we're well-positioned to supply retailers"

"Trial and error" is how Ion Ionas describes his company's exports to the EU since 2014. Founded by his father in 2001, Ionex was among the first in…

The journey of irrigation solutions in Southern Africa

Established in 1896, Agrico has evolved into the supplier of irrigation equipment in Southern Africa. Walter Andrag, managing director, alongside his cousin…

ORRi is awarded the Superior Taste Award's top prize for the second consecutive year

The International Taste Institute (ITI) in Brussels has awarded the ORRi mandarin, for the second consecutive year, with the prestigious Superior Taste…