Chilean blueberry supply picking up

The supply of blueberries is getting better. “However they’re still a little snug because the Chilean crop overall is down about 20 percent,” says Tony…

Imports to North America on hold following Ecuador’s state of emergency

Importers of exotic items such as dragon fruit from Ecuador are left wondering how sudden internal armed conflict developments in the South American…

Washington apple crop update

Gala once again largest US apple variety

The Washington State apple harvest has been finalized and apples are now in cold storage and controlled atmosphere rooms. “The crop size overall looks…

Both Peru and Mexico faced with low asparagus supply

El Niño has caused a drop in asparagus supply from Peru this season. Usually, Peruvian supply peaks around this time of year. “However, volumes have…

Salix Fruits expands global footprint with new Singapore office

Salix Fruits, an importer and exporter of fresh fruits, has opened its newest office in Singapore, marking a significant strategic move to enhance its…

Avocado grower-shipper offers 100 percent plastic-free bags to U.S. retailers

Avocado grower and distributor Villita Avocados, Inc. has begun fulfilling orders utilizing specially-made mesh produce bags that are 100 percent…

Chile to see extended end to 2023/24 blueberry season

While Chilean blueberry volumes are down, an extended end to their season is still expected says Andres Amstrong, Chair of the Chilean Blueberry…

Mexico unseats Canada as number one market for U.S. potatoes

According to data provided by the U.S. Department of Commerce, Mexico has surpassed Canada to become the main destination for U.S. fresh potato exports during…

California walnut imports surge in India following tariff removal

US exports of California walnuts to India have experienced a significant increase, with imports more than doubling between September and November, compared to…

Maersk adapts Oceania-Americas Service due to Panama Canal climate challenges

Due to ongoing climate and water issues with the Panama Canal, Maersk is modifying its Oceania – Americas service. The service will now be divided into…

“Where the Food Comes From”

Sweet corn takes center stage on national television

Syngenta Vegetable Seeds will be featured in two episodes of RFD-TV’s “Where the Food Comes From,” hosted by Chip Carter. Set in the backdrop of the…

Mintec

Market expects high December almond shipments

Market participants surveyed by Mintec in the first week of January were expecting strong shipments ahead of the release of the December 2023 position…

From April 1 until September 30, 2024

US cherries exported to Taiwan will undergo enhanced border inspections

On December 25, 2023, Taiwan announced that US cherries exported to Taiwan will undergo enhanced border inspection (20 – 50 percent inspection rate) from April…

Fallbrook avocado crop takes a hit due to cold weather

Harold Stewart, owner of Stewart Avocado Farms in Fallbrook, has expressed concern over the state of his avocado crop. The farm, which houses approximately…

Mango board invites nominations for board member positions

The National Mango Board has launched its search for nominees to fill six open board member positions for the term 2025-2027. The board's primary goal…

Mexico's cantaloupe plant tests negative for Salmonella amid North American outbreak

Amid an ongoing investigation into a fatal Salmonella outbreak in the United States and Canada, a cantaloupe-processing plant in Mexico has tested negative for…

How Mexico has dealt with HLB

Mexico’s Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development recently pointed out ways the country has successfully dealt with huanglongbing (HLB), the most devastating disease of citrus…

CHEP appoints Xavier Garijo to newly created CEO Americas position

CHEP, a large player in supply chain solutions, announced the appointment of Xavier Garijo as the CEO of Americas effective Jan. 1, 2024, following the…

Canadian fruit and vegetable growers express concern over proposed Federal Plastics Registry

Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada (FVGC) has expressed concern that the proposed Federal Plastics Registry could impose additional administrative…

New hardiness zones favor Southeast citrus production

Citrus production in the Southeast has spiked due to increased warmer temperatures in recent years. This is reflected in the new U.S. Department of…

Market and Crop Update for January 11, 2024

"Onion market remains in a very good spot”

MARKETBronx, NY:Lou Getzelman with Canyon Sales Co. on the Hunts Point Market told us on January 10, “The market remains in a very good spot.” Lou said.…

Governor Newsom plans $22 million spend to tackle California's exotic fruit fly infestation

California is grappling with a major agricultural issue, as a tiny insect wreaks havoc on the state's farming industry. On Wednesday, Governor Gavin Newsom…

Plant-derived nutrients significantly reduce breast cancer recurrence risk

Recent findings from a meta-analysis co-led by researchers from the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center suggest that isoflavones, a type of compound…

USDA

Mexico blueberry annual

2024 blueberry production forecast to show 8 percent increase YoY

Mexico’s 2024 blueberry production is forecast at 81,000 MT, an eight percent increase over 2023 on sufficient water access and growing export demand.…

"Israeli Orri mandarin export season is starting with 30 per cent less volume"

The 2024 Orri mandarin export season from Israel is influenced by the general situation in the agricultural environment in Israel, regarding the war,…

"It’s nice to think that tourists from all over the world eat our apples there"

It’s been an okay season for the Polish apples according to Mateusz Wajnert, head of sales for Polish apple exporter Galster: “Looking at the Polish…

Ben Goodchild - Nationwide produce

UK strawberry imports from Egypt reach duty-fee quota almost 3 weeks earlier than last year

Back in December we spoke to Ben Goodchild from Nationwide Produce, he spoke about the challenging strawberry market at the time. Then it was due to…

Dane Capogreco - Capogreco Farms

“We are targeting all high-end value markets as this melon is consistently sweet with high quality"

Capogreco Farms in Western Australia have been working with the Orange Candy melon since 2016 and have been given the exclusive marketing right in…

INC-funded study -

Study finds longer-term nut consumption improves brain insulin sensitivity

Results from a recent International Nut and Dried Fruit Council (INC) funded intervention study, published in the American Journal of Clinical…

Sahel hunger crisis to intensify

Mauritania triples import duties on Moroccan fruits and vegetables

At the beginning of January, Moroccan fruit and vegetable exporters have faced a sharp increase in import tariffs on their products in Mauritania,…

UK's December road freight prices reach 2023 peak with highest rates since 2022

Haulage and courier rates surge as peak season ends, but prices remain lower than the levels observed in previous two December periods across the…

Taiwanese farmers shift focus amid rising cross-strait tensions

Following China's ban on Taiwanese atemoyas in September 2021, Taiwanese farmers have seen their revenues halved, compelling them to seek alternative markets…

Higher foreign currency supply bolsters Russian ruble

The Russian ruble extended its strengthening trend from the previous session on Wednesday, bolstered by central bank interventions and an increase in foreign…

Indian farmer cultivates high-yield grape variety, attracting international demand

A unique grape variety, named VSD and measuring three inches in length, is being cultivated by Sachin Shivappa Doddamala, an innovative farmer from Basaragi…

Both nations agree to work on ensuring correct implementation of export protocols

South African avocado export ban to Japan lifted

The Department of Agriculture has announced the lifting of the ban on South African Hass avocado exports to Japan. The ban was lifted at the end of November…