"If the focus would be on quality, grape market would be in balance"

Carlos Bon with Divine Flavor

“If all retailers would focus on offering high quality and high flavor table grapes, the market would be in balance”

It has been a difficult season for table grapes from South America as the industry is in a supply-exceeding demand situation. A situation that is…

Florida cucumber growers await word on tariffs to stymie imports

Growers are optimistic about the upcoming Florida cucumber season. "We're about halfway through planting for the spring season and everything is…

Another record broken

Photo report of Southern Exposure

From March 6 – 8, 2025 the Southeastern Produce Council (SEPC) held their annual Southern Exposure event, themed Produce Means Family. The theme was…

Peak-season availability at midpoint of California citrus season

With peak-season availability, the Fruit World label delivers an abundant supply of premium, high-flavor fruit across the citrus category, ensuring…

South Texas farmers urge action over Mexico's water treaty shortfall

Local officials and farmers from South Texas have approached lawmakers at the Capitol to address concerns regarding Mexico's adherence to an 80-year-old water…

Roboton boosts efficiency in Washington apple orchards

Roboton Farmer, an innovative robot, enhances agricultural practices in Washington State's apple orchards. Utilizing artificial intelligence and algorithms, it…

Manuel Cerda, Apeamex:

"Mexican avocados have never paid tariffs since 1994, and remain protected by the renewal of the USMCA in 2020"

The recent confusion over the 25% tariff on Mexican agricultural products has generated concern and chaos in the export sector, particularly in the…

Mission Produce reports 29% revenue growth in first quarter 2025

Mission Produce Inc. reported financial results for its fiscal first quarter ended January 31, 2025, with total revenue increasing by 29%…

Tariff uncertainty disrupts agriculture and trade in Nogales

Following discussions in Nogales, Arizona, Governor Katie Hobbs highlighted the economic uncertainty impacting multiple sectors. "It's creating uncertainty for…

Colombian cape gooseberries are one of the exotic fruits with the greatest global projection

Colombia has established itself as the world's leading producer and exporter of cape gooseberry, surpassing the $40-million mark in 2024 for the first time,…

New hires for events, sales teams

Jessie Gunn has been named trade show and events director for The New York Produce Show and Conference. Phoenix Media Network Inc. has hired Carlos…

USDA updates on PACA sanctions and administrative complaints

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has imposed sanctions on eight produce businesses for failing to meet contractual obligations to the sellers of…

North Carolina strawberry growers monitor new Neo-P disease threat

In North Carolina, strawberry growers are monitoring a new disease potentially impacting their crops. At Pope's Strawberries in Knightdale, owner David Pope…

Climate change disrupts grape yields and increases frost risk in New York

Research from Cornell AgriTech highlights how rising global temperatures are impacting grape yields. Warmer average temperatures in autumn and "false" springs…

Luis Enrique Ortiz Madrigal, of Grupo Enorma (Mexico)

Mexican avocado tariff: Who will pay the price?

The Mexican avocado market is facing a scenario of uncertainty after the announcement of 25% tariffs by the U.S. government; a measure that has been…

Blueberry Conference 2025 focuses on quality and export growth

This year's International Blueberry Conference provided clear information for the industry. The blueberry market is constantly developing. Demand for…

Hannes de Waal – Sundays River Citrus Company

Peace in Ukraine could have tremendous stimulus effect on South African citrus industry

Rain during February halted harvesting of the early lemon crop in the upper north of South Africa, which has been somewhat frustrating to growers who…

Heavy rains in northern morocco, avocados unaffected

Strong winds and heavy rain have been recorded in Morocco in recent days, particularly in the northern region of the country from Tangier to Rabat. An…

"Moroccan exports have been a source of tension for European growers"

As the 2024/2025 Moroccan early fruit season draws to a close, exporters are gearing up for the launch of the watermelon and summer fruits campaign.…

Big increase in Egyptian garlic production this season

The Egyptian garlic season is looking quite positive, with high volumes and good quality, says Ahmed Adel, CEO of Global Veg Egy: "We're really happy…

Dick van Raamsdonk, HPP Exhibitions, looks ahead to HortiFlora 2025

"The biggest and most beautiful edition yet"

What began as a small-scale trade fair has evolved into a prominent event for buyers seeking Ethiopia's range of flowers, as well as vegetables and…

Mohamed Awwad, Egyptian tomato grower

"We are trying to grab market share from Moroccan exporters"

Egyptian cherry tomato exports to Europe remain limited by competition from other origins such as Morocco. Mohamed Awwad, CEO of Al Awwad for Import…

Luud Clercx, AgroFair:

“The future lies with diversifying the banana market”

"We've noticed that supermarkets take note of Corporate Social Responsibility, as long as it's not too costly. They, thus, often choose certifications…

Shlomo Farm

Medjool dates as frozen candy

You should store dates in a cool, dark place. At room temperature, they can keep for up to three months, provided they are well sealed in an airtight container. They will last…

William Westhoeve, Westhoeve Potatoes:

"As potato prices fall, export demand picks up"

In the potato market, the first two months of the year were a bit slow. "In many export markets, we had a somewhat sluggish start to the year.…

Lucien de Wit, LuBa Fresh

"Packaged Indian grapes arrive to an almost empty market"

At LuBa Fresh in Venlo, the first containers of Indian grapes arrived last week. Two more containers were unloaded today (Monday), and another two…

A good option for those with food allergies and intolerances

Winning bet with white strawberries

The strawberry and berry world welcomes a fascinating and promising novelty - white strawberries, a fruit with a distinctive appearance due to its…

Guillaume Angilbert, Oliver

"For the last 2-3 weeks, we have been satisfied with the quality of the ginger"

Import company Oliver, present at the Rungis market, is offering Brazilian and Chinese ginger for sale. "We receive fresh Brazilian ginger by boat or…

Ginger market remains active and dynamic

"The ginger market is quite dynamic, especially when there is a shortage of quality goods. Nonetheless, there are no peaks of interest as in the past,…

Industrial tomato retail formats increasingly in demand

"We will have the first transplantation of industrial tomatoes in a month, which we estimate will be 20 to 30 percent less than the previous campaign.…

Two new organic pumpkin varieties: E30R.00207 and Flexi Kuri

New organic pumpkin variety suitable for machine harvest

Vitalis Organic Seeds is expanding its range with a promising organic pumpkin variety: E30R.00207 F1. This variety has excellent flavor and…

Hanseatic Global Terminals acquires majority stake in Le Havre’s CNMP LH terminal

Hanseatic Global Terminals (HGT) has completed the acquisition of 60% of the shares in CNMP LH from Seafrigo Group. CNMP LH operates the Atlantique…

Australian almond sales surge as exports rise and stock levels drop

Delivery of significant amounts of lower-grade stock to the value-added manufacturers of Turkiye has led to January sales volumes in the Australian…

Dole France establish a new fruit import route: First ship arrived in Sète

Dole France has announced a new partnership with Primever to revive the Port of Sète in Southern France as a key hub for fruit imports. This…

Polybot project advances ai-driven farming with SPRIND support

In addition to receiving a contract award, SPRIND will support the Polybot team through intensive mentoring, strategic development guidance, and access…

Netherlands was the main destination for Peruvian pomegranates in February

In February 2025, Peru exported 5,741 tons of pomegranates worth $12.0 million, which represents a 31% decrease in volume and a 45% fall in value. The average…

Peruvian banana exports continue to decline

In February, Peru exported 11,712 tons of fresh bananas for $9.26 million, i.e. 19% less volume and 23% less value over the same month last year. The average…

Paraguay bets on avocado

Avocado has great growth potential in Paraguay and could become a key element of its agro-industry. In the last three years, avocado has recorded an annual increase of 25%, attributed…

New gene discovery boosts cold tolerance in citrus crops

Citrus plants, traditionally grown in tropical and subtropical regions, face vulnerability to cold stress, affecting yield and fruit quality. Climate change's…