U.S. mango imports from Mexico soon to hit 4 million cases/week mark

Mexico's mango season started back in January. Presently, there are four mango producing areas in the country: Michoacán, Jalisco, Nayarit and Sinaloa.…

Hot peppers seeing gap in supply

The supply of hot peppers is still very short. "Sonora, Mexico is pretty much done production and it was done earlier than expected," says Francisco Clouthier with Maui Fresh…

First conventional vessel with South Africa citrus arrives in the U.S. this week

The first of citrus from South Africa's conventional vessels shipped to the Port of Philadelphia are being discharged this week. The Prince of Seas…

The changing market for Baby Pineapples

Are freight rates affecting the distribution of unique produce items such as the Baby (South African) Pineapple? For Seasons Farm Fresh, Inc., the…

Celebrating milestone anniversaries in Peruvian avocados

California-based Calavo Growers, a century-old household name celebrates its Peruvian partner, The Viru Group (Viru), to commemorate their alliance and…

Carlo Porro, CEO of Agricola Famosa:

“Doubling our capacity with ships carrying up to 6,000 pallets of watermelons from Brazil next season”

The world's largest melon producer and exporter from Brazil, Agricola Famosa, is responding to a "strong increase" in demand for watermelons in Europe…

Shipment contained the pest Anarsia lineatella

More than half a ton of U.S. peaches intercepted upon arrival in Brazil

The International Agricultural Surveillance System (Vigiagro) of the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (Mapa) recently intercepted 576 kilos of peaches…

Multinational introduces new strawberry varieties in Peru

Ekland Marketing Company (Emco CAL) has introduced new strawberry varieties in Peru. Peruvian producers have adopted the strawberry Sensation from this…

New estimate by the Kiwi Committee

Chilean kiwifruit exports are expected to grow by 7% this season

The president of the Kiwi Committee of Frutas de Chile, Carlos Cruzat, says that, as in every season, the organization has carried out an evaluation of…

UW-Stout professors use AI for fruit selection, materials science

Researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Stout are testing applications of artificial intelligence, such as sorting fruit by freshness and maximizing…

South African citrus volumes starting to increase after slower start

South Africa's citrus export season is picking up good steam, with volumes starting to increase after a somewhat slower start. For Sarel Joubert,…

Charl Stander – Freshness First

“If we’d had 40% more persimmons we could have sold it all – and more – with ease”

The only exporter of South African persimmons had 30 to 40% lower volumes this year, to the chagrin of their clients."We were all disappointed because…

"Early harvest for Black Bursa figs is beneficial for growers and exporters"

The fig season is approaching fast, and it's an important season for Aksun, says Akin Soyleyen, marketing manager for the Turkish exporter: "Bursa…

Micro's Unilight:

"Our next target market will be sandwich stores and exporters"

Growing on potting soil instead of hydroponics, greenhouse heating with fuel oil, no high-tech and two young entrepreneurs without a degree. It seems…

Dutch IT worker steps into Tanzanian avocado business and builds own laboratory

"After a container of avocados was rejected at the Port of Rotterdam, I decided it was time to change course"

Dutchman Gerald Mulder's background is in IT, but he got into the avocado business via his Tanzanian in-laws a few years back. "My family manages some…

Michel Martinez, Saint-Charles Primeurs

“2024 is not a watermelon year!”

Since the beginning of May, Spanish watermelons have joined the supply from Morocco, already present since February/March on French supermarket shelves. These campaigns are…

Martin Cowie - BGP International

"We were very mindful of suitable quality for the long transit to Asia from Egypt"

Australian company BGP International have supply partners around the worlds, including unique supply arrangements in Australia. The company supply a…

Federal funding given for “plug-and-play” Australian table grape traceability solution

Australia's table grape industry will soon have access to a "plug-and-play" traceability solution designed to enhance customer confidence in and…

Putting an end to endless duplication in sharing compliance information

Agriplace, a compliance platform in the produce industry, enabling wholesalers, processors, and retailers to ensure responsible supply chains, has…

Thai town relocates monkeys to address overpopulation

Lopburi, a Thai town overrun by around 2,500 wild monkeys, has launched a plan to capture and relocate the animals using cages baited with tropical…

EU organic farming: 16.9 million hectares in 2022

The area used for organic agricultural production in the EU continues to increase, and in 2022 reached 16.9 million hectares (ha), up from 15.9 million…

USDA

Costa Rica retail foods annual

Dynamic retail sector reflects Costa Rican growing economy and increasing demand for new products

The dynamic Costa Rican retail sector reflects the country's growing economy and increasing demand for new products. Consumers are influenced by…

DG AGRI DASHBOARD: Oranges and other citrus fruits

EU calculated orange prices came in at €83 per 100 kg in May 2024

EU calculated orange prices came in at €82.68 per 100 kg in May 2024, down 2.79% from the month before and 2.76% below the 5-year average. In Spain, the…

How gene editing offers a solution

Are bananas at risk of extinction?

Bananas are one of the world's most widely available fresh fruits. They are particularly popular with children and are a great source of potassium.…

Strawberry production down a little

Raspberry and blueberry production up in Huelva

The Association of Strawberry Producers and Exporters of Huelva, Freshuelva, disclosed in the latter part of July that the 2021-2022 season concluded with a…

New Zealand still is the leading exporter of kiwifruit, 44.6% of exports

New Zealand is recognized as the leading exporter of kiwifruit, a fruit known for its unique taste, green flesh, and nutritional content. This position is a…

USDA

European Union: Citrus semi-annual

In MY 2023/24, EU orange production is projected at just above 5.4 million tons

In MY 2023/24, the drop registered in EU orange and mandarin production was not compensated by the larger lemon and grapefruit output. EU citrus…