Membrane packaging extends shelf-life of cucumbers and reduces weight loss

In search of enhancing the quality and freshness of mini cucumbers, a group of growers and marketers reached out to Hazel Technologies, a company…

Pat Compres comments on pending U.S. port strike

“It’s better to hope for the best and plan for the worst”

Following a three-day port strike on the U.S. East Coast last October, the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) reached an agreement with the…

Florida begins switch to late-season Valencia oranges

The supply of oranges in Florida is starting to transition from early and mid-season oranges to late-season Valencia oranges. "The supply is somewhat…

U.S. sweet potato exports expected to slow down

The tight supply of sweet potatoes across North America could affect the export market. This is thanks in part to the international market seeing…

Rowan Parmenter, Ellips USA:

"Turn every harvest into maximum value with the AI potato grader"

"Every grower and packer dreams of ideal growing conditions for perfect quality potatoes. Of course, the reality remains that quality changes every…

European apple stocks lower than last year

US pear stocks are 22.6% lower compared to December 2023

The World Apple and Pear Association (WAPA) has published its December 1, 2024, stock figures, showcasing year-on-year (YOY) changes in apple and pear…

New public affairs and policy analyst for Ontario Greenhouse Vegetable Growers

Ontario Greenhouse Vegetable Growers (OGVG) has appointed Matt Marchand as the new public affairs and policy analyst. With an extensive background in…

Limited supply of Golden Honeymoon apples hits shelves

Honeybear Brands announced that a limited amount of its newest released proprietary variety – Honeymoon™ – are now on produce shelves. This firm,…

Mexico will continue to be the world's leading avocado exporter

A joint analysis by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)…

Dole targets organic shoppers with multi-channel banana and pineapple campaign

In September, Dole Food Co. launched a marketing campaign focusing on the organic sector, targeting Gen Y, Gen Z, and Baby Boomer demographics across over a…

Florida citrus growers combat freezing temperatures with innovative strategies

In the heart of Dade City, Florida, Greg Gude and his family have been cultivating kumquats for over half a century, facing the challenges posed by cold…

Gluten-free microwavable potato product scores product innovation award

Fresh Solutions Network, LLC® (FSN) announced that Side Delights® Amazables! won the Joe Nucci Award for Product Innovation in the eighth annual…

Moroccan Nadorcott mandarins featured under Sunkist brand at Aartsen

In addition to Sunkist Minneolas from the USA, Aartsen is now introducing Nadorcott mandarins from Morocco under the Sunkist brand. "As always, Sunkist…

Lucy Sparrow

British artist felt vegetable stand features fatboy Slim as greengrocer

British artist Lucy Sparrow unveiled her "Blessed Be the Fruit" installation at the SCOPE Art Show in Miami Beach, showcasing over 20,000 felt fruit…

Peru's garlic exports rebounded in December

In December 2024, Peru exported 2,614 tons of garlic, generating revenues of US$7.5 million. This is 19% more volume and 62% more value than in December 2023.…

Mexican producers call for a halt to industrialized pineapple imports

Pineapple producers in the regions of Isla, José Azueta, and Rodríguez Clara (Veracruz) are asking the Federal Government to limit imports of industrialized…

Richard Cameron - 45 South Cherries

"Timing of CNY is excellent this season but we also have very strong sales for Sentennial variety well into February"

The cherry harvest at 45 South Cherries started in mid-December, the company owns and manages over 250 hectares of orchards in the Cromwell area of…

Sam Vasala - Sai World

"You really have to put a lot of effort in and have top quality fruit in the Asian markets, which Australia is very good at"

The Asian cherry markets have been tough this year, according to Sam Vasala from Sai World. There is a big demand for larger sizes but not as much for…

"We're not all going to wait until it's too late, are we?"

From locked lettuce market to tightness as opportunity for lettuce cultivation on water

The changes in the field of crop protection (read: fewer and fewer agents are authorized) are going to have consequences in the short term. That is the…

"This year, some producers have shown greater interest in processing than in shipping their oranges abroad"

In this first week of the year, the transition to second-season citrus is fully underway. In the case of clementines "there is still some Clemenules…

AgriFrequencies – Jan du Plessis

A quantum of solace In the war on pests

In South Africa, there is a cohort of farmers who believe in photographing the eyes of the creatures causing them grief, be it rats or fruit flies, and…

Egypt gains ground in the European chili peppers market

The Egyptian chili pepper season is progressing well, with solid demand from several European markets despite Egypt not being particularly known for…

Positive second half of the season expected

Demand for Ukrainian shiitake mushrooms increasing

The holidays had a positive effect on the demand for shiitake mushrooms in Europe, says Vincenzo Salento, head of sales Europe for Ukrainian shiitake…

Bineta Hanne, Senegalese grower

"Our okra finally found its customers abroad"

The last Senegalese okra cycle has just come to an end and has seen strong demand, according to Bineta Hanne, manager of Sipa de Thiambe. The grower…

Club apples drive VIP's growth strategy and market expansion

The Association of Fruit and Vegetable Cooperatives of Val Venosta has consistently underscored the ever-growing importance of Club apples within its strategic…

Banana prices UK

Guatemala's commodity prices drop 14%, Panama down 5%, Colombia up 10%

This week's price data reveals varying trends in the average prices of commodities from Colombia, Panama, and Guatemala. Colombia experienced a 10%…

South Africa's grape exports up 20% despite 13.5% drop in inspected cartons

A review of South Africa's fruit export data until Week 52 reveals a decrease in inspected cartons for export, totaling 18.19 million, marking a 13.5% drop…

Parasitic wasp aids in controlling papaya mealybug in East Africa

A recent study has highlighted the effectiveness of Acerophagus papayae, a parasitic wasp, in controlling papaya mealybug, a pest causing extensive damage to…

Edible coating from onion skins boosts freshness and cuts plastic use

In the realm of high-tech greenhouse cultivation, maintaining the freshness and safety of harvested produce remains a formidable challenge. Transport and…