Import tariffs disrupt produce trade: shippers and brokers feel the strain

Increased volumes of California stone fruit expected this season

Harvest is underway for California's early stone fruit varieties. "The first large yellow peach variety started up two weeks ago," says Krista…

Import tariffs disrupt produce trade: shippers and brokers feel the strain

When the U.S. first introduced new import tariffs, the assumption was that the added costs would flow through the supply chain. However, several months…

Early shipments of Argentine lemons to U.S. already lower

The first U.S. arrivals of Argentine lemons have taken place. "It's not much volume yet. We'll start bringing in more volume around the 1st of June…

Update

More winners in Leamington Greenhouse Competition

The 18th Annual Leamington Greenhouse Competition took place last week in Leamington, Ontario. With over 190 product entries from the region's leading…

California Valencia orange forecast at 15 million cartons

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), in partnership with the U.S. Department of Agriculture National Agricultural Statistics Service,…

Farm Bureau slams White House report exclusion

American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) President Zippy Duvall issued a statement in response to the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Commission report…

Peru closes a mango season marked by record volumes and difficult weather conditions

The 2024-2025 Peruvian mango season was one of contrasts. While export volumes reached historic levels, climatic and logistical factors tested the…

Víctor Ruete, Baika:

"The multi-source strategy addresses the dynamism and risk of the avocado market"

The multi-origin strategy has become a key tool for guaranteeing fresh fruit 365 days a year in a global market marked by weather variations,…

Norfolk Healthy Produce partners with All Aussie Farmers to bring The Purple Tomato

Norfolk Healthy Produce (NHP) and All Aussie Farmers announced today an exclusive commercial partnership for the distribution of The Purple Tomato™,…

Avocados from Peru honors U.S. Navy with breakfast aboard USS New York

To honor the dedication and service of America's armed forces, Avocados From Peru (AFP), the global brand of the Peruvian Avocado Commission (PAC),…

Prince Edward Island celebrates second annual International Day of Potato

The potato industry in PEI is celebrating the second annual International Day of Potato, as proclaimed by the UN General Assembly. This year's theme…

H-2A wage drops to $18.15 in Upper Midwest

A specialty crop grower reports the first decline in H-2A guest worker wages on his operation in more than a decade. The Adverse Effect Wage Rate for H-2A…

U.S. targets $150M Japan market for potato exports

Kam Quarles, CEO of the National Potato Council, indicates a positive outlook on discussions between the U.S. and Japan concerning U.S. potato exports. The…

Southern Hemisphere blueberry exports increased by 28% in 2024/25 season

The 2025 International Blueberry Market Yearbook, prepared by iQonsulting, reports that the southern hemisphere exported 436,431 tons of blueberries in the…

Quebec to double its production of greenhouse fruit and vegetables

Radio-Canada.ca takes stock of Quebec's greenhouse growth strategy launched in 2020. Thanks to a $150 million grant, the Legault government has stimulated…

Peruvian mandarin exports increased by 126% in April

Peru's mandarin exports experienced remarkable growth in April, exceeding the levels recorded in 2024. 22,979 tons were exported, generating revenue of $27.59…

Francisco Mora, deputy director of Agropaco:

"Sweet potato companies in Andalusia are closing down due to unfair competition from Egypt"

The sandy soils of Malaga, Huelva, and the municipality of Guardamar, in the province of Alicante, are perfect for sweet potato cultivation. In Spain,…

Sandeep Valodia - Iris Fresh

Berry exporter branches out into baby vegetables and exotic fruits

Nimble newcomers to the ranks of South Africa's fresh exporters have been exploring nascent opportunities such as blueberries from Zimbabwe, which,…

"We will export our first container of Senegalese cashew nuts"

The processing plant of Sept (société d'exploitation des produits de terroir) is preparing to export its first container of Senegalese cashew nuts,…

Penny Reidy - South Australian Produce Market

Good tomato supply at local greengrocers and independent retailers

There is a shortage of tomatoes in some of the major retailers in South Australia just now, but this does not seem to be the case in local grocers or…

Green Crops and Giovanni Turrà collaborate in the leafy vegetable sector

"New life for agriculture in southern Italy"

A new strategic alliance is emerging in the European fruit and vegetable sector between Giovanni Turrà & C., a long-established Calabrian company…

Martina Garletti of McGarlet Srl (Italy):

"Avocado: Market expansion, higher consumption, and an optimistic future"

The global avocado market continues to thrive. According to the latest estimates, exports of the green fruit could reach 3.9 million tons by 2030. This…

Softripe System cuts avocado waste and boosts shelf life

In Spalding, UK, Worldwide Fruit has revolutionized its avocado ripening process using the Softripe system by JD Cooling, featuring Grundfos pumps at…

Moroccan tomato growers convinced by biological control solutions

Tomato growers in Morocco have reported periods of shortage of insects used in the biological control of Tuta Absoluta this season, following strong…

EU apple price update 23 May:

Germany apple prices hit 89€/100kg in April

Apple prices across major European producing countries have shown notable differences in the early months of 2024/2025, with Germany reporting the highest…

Greefa marks 85 years in sorting technology

In 2025, Dutch company Greefa commemorates its 85th anniversary. Founded in 1940 as a small cartwright's workshop in the fruit-growing region of the…

"it's time to let growers do what they do best"

Australian tomato industry seeks ToBRFV status change from 'eradication' to 'management'

Australian greenhouse tomato growers are calling for an urgent shift in the national biosecurity response to Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus (ToBRFV),…

UNU-INWEH calls for smarter irrigation in Africa

Africa's predominantly rainfed agricultural sector remains highly vulnerable to erratic rainfall and the escalating impacts of climate change. Despite the…

Air India ships 1,000 tons of mangoes in April 2025

Air India transported approximately 1,000 tons of Indian mangoes in April 2025 to Europe, North America, and the Middle East, as noted in an official release.…

Ukraine apple prices surge as stocks drop

The previous year's apple inventories in Ukraine are nearing depletion, according to EastFruit analysts. With most orchard owners having liquidated their…

Australian citrus exports set to rebound

Australian citrus growers have faced various challenges, including weather conditions, labor issues, and limited stock over the past seasons. However,…