Jean-Pierre Senneville with Quebec Wild Blueberries

“Wild blueberries contain twice as many antioxidants as cultivated blueberries”

Wild blueberries are native to Quebec and the Maritime provinces in Canada, but they also grow in the state Maine in the US. “We don’t have to plant…

Massachusetts cranberry growers look to tech solutions for climate concerns

Cranberry harvest is beginning in Massachusetts on a crop that looks to be average to good-sized. “As we get further along into harvest, the question…

Is regenerative organic agriculture the new trend?

Farming beyond sustainable, that is how regenerative organic agriculture is described. It is a collection of practices that focus on regenerating soil…

Later start for 2023 Wisconsin onion crop

In Wisconsin, new crop onion supply is steady and will ramp up next month when growers get into full swing with harvest. “Supply this September is…

Frequent storms and flooding worldwide calls for more resistant table grape varieties

There is no doubt that large scale climatic events that swing widely from drought to sudden flooding is wreaking havoc for fresh produce growers from…

Fresh Produce Instruments:

Machines for non-destructive measuring of fruit quality on display in Madrid

Preventing mould, producing ethylene and removing unwanted items, while non-destructively measuring fruit quality is what Fresh Produce Instruments,…

Hawaiian papaya sector has recovered significantly in 2023

This year is shaping up quite well for Hawaii papaya growers; demand for the only American-grown papaya is increasing among mainland tropical fruit consumers.…

One year later, P.E.I. apple growers focus on recovery from tropical storm Fiona

One year after tropical storm Fiona, P.E.I. apple orchard owners are still cleaning up, striving to minimize any potential damage from this year’s storm…

Hans Liekens, Sekoya:

“Extra-large, very firm and crunchy blueberries preferred in China”

One of the reasons why Sekoya blueberries in China are so popular and often receive higher prices are due to their big size, great flavour next to a…

USDA invests in efforts to prevent and reduce food loss and waste

USDA Announced that it is investing $25 million in efforts to prevent and reduce food loss and waste as part of a joint agency initiative between…

16 container farm labs supplied

USDA signs contract for R&D in CEA vegetable production

AmplifiedAg received a contract award from the USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) in Fort Pierce, Florida, to supply vertical farming research…

Mission Produce hosts 11th golf tournament fundraiser

Mission Produce, Inc. announced that its 11th annual philanthropic golf tournament raised $135,000 gross proceeds for The Mission Foundation, which…

USDA

New Jersey 2022 Annual Vegetable Report

2022 New Jersey sales for principal vegetables totaled $242 million

Bruce Eklund, state statistician of the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service, New Jersey Field Office has stated that New Jersey 2022 sales…

USDA cites Florida company for PACA violations

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has imposed sanctions on Burbano Corporation, doing business as CasaBella Farms Corp. (Burbano), Miramar, Florida,…

Northeast Georgia farmer was able to save some of his peach crop

While most peach growers in the southern two-thirds of Georgia are dealing with up to 95% crop loss after a mid-March freeze, northeast Georgia farmer Drew…

Western Fruit Report - Grape cold storage summary

A total of 67,368 packages of Autumn Royal grapes in California cold storage - 15 September 2023

On 15 September 2023, there was a total of 67,368 packages - bags, clamshells, plain packs, wrapped and other packages - of Autumn Royal grapes in cold storage…

Confirmed CLas-positive Asian citrus psyllid found in Ventura County

An Asian citrus psyllid (ACP) sample that was Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus (CLas)-positive has been collected from a residential property in Ventura…

St. Lawrence County apple grower not affected by Spring frost

The spring of 2023 saw some late frost, but why is this relevant now? It’s because it took a bite out of this year’s apple crop in much of New York state.…

Even after a rainy spring and summer, Rhode Island growers are not complaining

Rhode Island pumpkin, apple and peach growers said showers and downpours this season were not bad for their produce. For instance, Brian Shields' family, the…

Market and Crop Update for September 21, 2023

'Wisconsin onion growers are shipping full steam'

Wisconsin:Doug Bulgrin with Gumz Farms in Endeavor provided his report on Sept. 20. “We are shipping full steam, and movement is above normal,” he said. “We…

"The future of the Peruvian blueberry is in Asia"

According to Luis Miguel Vegas, the general manager of the Association of Blueberry Producers of Peru (Proarándanos), this will be a very difficult year for…

Arequipa's garlic production could be at risk because of the drought and El Niño

According to the Ministry of Agriculture, the Global El Niño phenomenon together with the effects of climate change, which are already noticeable in Arequipa…

Egypt bans onion exports until the end of the year

The Egyptian government announced on Wednesday, September 20 a 3-month ban on onion exports, justifying it by skyrocketing prices in the local market.…

EastFruit

Egypt reclaims largest mango exporter status to Saudi Arabia in 2022

According to EastFruit, Egypt has set a new record for mango exports to Saudi Arabia in 2022, reclaiming its status as the largest supplier in this…

Robotics Plus launches Prospr:

New Zealand launches multi-use autonomous vehicle for sustainable orchard and vineyard production

New Zealand-based agritech company Robotics Plus has launched Prospr, an autonomous, multi-use, hybrid vehicle designed to carry out a variety of…

Antony Allen - Avolution

First large scale shipments of Australian avocados to India will likely be sent in January 2024

In March this year the Australian and Indian governments finalised the agreement for market access for Australian Hass avocados to the Indian market.…

Costa board set to sign Paine Schwartz’s lowered bid

Costa is a large Australian grower of berries, mushrooms, citrus fruit, tomatoes and avocados. It operates 7200 hectares of farmland in Australia, but also has…

Good early start to Israel’s 2023/24 avocado season to Europe

Israel’s avocado industry, that has just started the 2023/24 harvest season, is seeing good early demand from European markets for the Greenskin…

Leander van de Griend, ZON fruit & vegetables:

"Rise of fresh packs boosts Dutch zucchini consumption"

This year, Dutch open-field zucchini growers, too, face weather-related challenges. "While record temperatures are normal for July, we had the most…

Antoine Daccache of Daccache Green Line:

Climate change positive for tomato cultivation in Lebanon's high mountains

In the winter, the ground is blanketed in a meter-thick layer of snow. However, come summer and fall, lush crops of sun-ripened tomatoes emerge. And there is nothing tastier than a tomato th…

British Food Fortnight (BFF), 16 September - 1 October, 2023

New Covent Garden Market showing support for British growers

New Covent Garden Market is an official partner of the British Food Fortnight 2023, which runs from 16 September through to 1 October. British Food…

UK cleantech firm to upgrade sustainable transport refrigeration units of brassica grower

Sunswap is proud to announce a partnership with Staples Vegetables to supply 100% of their new transport refrigeration units in 2024. It which will…

Bayer expands its fruit and vegetables business to strawberries

Bayer today announced the expansion of its leading Fruits and Vegetables business to strawberries. With the acquisition of the strawberry assets of…

Bayer "Farmer Voice" survey:

70% of farmers have already seen large impacts of climate change on their farm

More than 70% of farmers have already seen large impacts of climate change on their farm, new global research across eight countries reveals. Climate…

Plum harvest quite promising in Jiashi, northwest China

In northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, the plum harvest is quite promising. Adila Ekber, a staff member of the Yuejia Plum Industrial Park in…

Cilantro, habanero, tomatoes and cabbages in particular

Price of vegetables continue to soar in Belize

Тhе Ѕtаtіѕtісаl Іnѕtіtutе оf Веlіzе (ЅІВ) nоtеd thаt thе оvеrаll fооd саtеgоrу rеgіѕtеrеd аn іnflаtіоn rаtе оf 13.8 реrсеnt. Тhе рrісеѕ оf vеgеtаblеѕ соntіnuе…

Citrus, bananas and more

Belize’s traditional exports seem to face a decline

According to Јulу 2023 data from the Ѕtаtіѕtісаl Іnѕtіtutе оf Веlіzе, іmроrtѕ wеrе uр bу 6.9% аnd dоmеѕtіс ехроrtѕ wеrе dоwn bу 31%. Тоtаl dоmеѕtіс ехроrtѕ fоr…

Shenzhou 16 crew have been growing vegetables aboard Tiangong space station:

Chinese astronauts tend a 'space garden' in orbit

The crew of China's Shenzhou 16 have been growing their own food in Earth orbit. Mission commander Jing Haipeng and astronauts Zhu Yangzhu and Gui Haichao have…