“It’s historic to be selling Chilean table grapes for $36/box in mid-March”

Longer than expected red bell pepper season from Coachella

A historically long red bell pepper market just wrapped up in Coachella, California, at the beginning of March. "Generally, we run from the end of…

Ira Greenstein with Direct Source Marketing:

“It’s historic to be selling Chilean table grapes for $36/box in mid-March”

It has been a perfect storm in the table grape industry. Weather events in multiple growing regions have caused lower production levels, and historic…

Shorter raspberry supply pushes up pricing

The volume of raspberries is snug right now. "It's less than previous seasons. Overall raspberry conventional volume is about 25 percent less than same…

Indoor AgCon day 2:

What is the added value of CEA-grown produce in retail?

"Leafy greens are not a niche segment anymore as retailers have been carrying more CEA-grown products in their stores," says Viraj Puri, CEO of Gotham…

Snacking tomatoes with citrusy twist unveiled

Pure Flavor® Farms has launched OMG Tomatoes™, a new tomato with a sweet and tangy flavor profile and a golden hue that seems to raise the question:…

Carlos Capote celebrates 40-year anniversary with J&C Tropicals

For 40 years Carlos Capote has been a cornerstone of the J&C Tropicals team, generously sharing his deep knowledge of the produce industry and greatly…

Titan Farms extends peach season through strategic expansion

Titan Farms is proud to announce its strategic collaboration with the Borquez family, bringing early access to the market with the first peaches…

April 29 - May 1, 2024

Consumer Connection Conference to boost access to fresh produce

The Consumer Connection Conference is more than an event, a place to learn and connect. It's one of the actions that drives the promise of the…

University of Guelph - School of Engineering:

Robot GIGAS uses AI to pick tomatoes

At Dr. Medhat Moussa's laboratory in the University of Guelph's School of Engineering, a yellow-armed robot stands on a platform facing a model tomato…

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Southern Exposure breaks attendance record

Last week, the Southeastern Produce Council (SEPC) held their annual Southern Exposure event, themed Produce: The Unseen Heroes. It was focused on…

First keynote presentation and educational panel for 2024 OPS announced

Organic Produce Summit, an event exclusively dedicated to connecting buyers and suppliers in the organic fresh produce industry, announces the first…

Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office

US highway sees major spill of french fries due to alleged drunk driving incident

In a significant incident on Interstate 70, approximately 43,000 pounds of french fries were spilled onto a road in the early hours of Sunday. This…

Michigan's spring weather fluctuations cause concern for fruit growers

Michigan's fruit growers are facing a period of uncertainty due to the state's erratic spring weather, with temperatures expected to drop significantly next…

California citrus farmers anticipate a promising season despite hurdles

Despite facing a myriad of challenges, including water scarcity, labor shortages, and the ever-present threat of the Asian citrus psyllid, citrus producers in…

A Honduran banana producer makes an urgent call for the rescue of the banana sector

Sandra Deras, a banana producer from Honduras, has made an urgent call to the country's authorities, requesting their intervention to support the banana…

Mango packers in Mexico appoint new president at EMEX

In a significant development for Mexico's mango industry, the National Mango Board (EMEX) has announced the appointment of Daniel Ibarra Lugo as its…

Juan Ignacio, KJI Trade LLC -

"I'm starting to load lemons from South Africa to Greece next week, Argentina will be ready soon"

As some of the first lemons from South Africa are being loaded for Greece next week and Argentina's lemons are also getting ready for harvesting and…

No trace of hepatitis A in any Moroccan farm, says the Producers' Association

"The Moroccan strawberry industry is the victim of a Spanish smear campaign"

A health alert under the Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF) was triggered on 4 March 2024, following a notification issued by the Spanish…

Michael Prinsloo – Nile Inputs Marketplace

Farmers now buy inputs right where they sell their produce

"Surely," fresh produce trading platform Nile has been told by farmers, "if I can sell my produce with this level of convenience on your platform, I…

Egyptian President hints at flexible currency and possible new financing

In a recent statement that could have significant implications for Egypt's economic landscape, President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi hinted at the possibility…

Muranga avocado farmers in Kenya decry produce theft

In Muranga County, Kenya, avocado producers are facing a significant challenge as theft of their valuable produce becomes increasingly rampant. The local…

"We're surviving the Red Sea crisis despite the challenges"

The Red Sea crisis has changed the landscape of Turkish apple export to India, says Alper Kerim, owner of Turkish fruit exporter Demir Fresh Fruits:…

Would Poland become a net importer of blueberries despite trade with Russia?

Poland, a top-10 global exporter of fresh blueberries, has emerged as one of the most rapidly expanding markets for the fruit, sourcing increasingly…

Which crops will win the hearts and minds of vegetable growers in Eastern Europe in 2024?

In an insightful survey by EastFruit, conducted anonymously on its Telegram channel, Eastern European farmers shared their crop expansion plans. The…

Maersk Europe Market Update - March 2024

'Fruit and vegetables export season out of Europe continues to be strong'

A.P. Møller – Mærsk A/S released its March Market Update, stating: The safety of our vessels, seafarers and customers' cargo continues to be our…

APM Terminals Pecém announces record volumes for 2023/24 fruit harvest season

APM Terminals Pecém, the main operator of the Port of Pecém, located in the metropolitan region of Fortaleza, Brazil saw year-on-year growth of 8% for…

Ocean Network Express establishes New West Asia regional headquarters in Dubai

Ocean Network Express is pleased to announce the opening of its West Asia Regional Headquarters in Dubai. This strategic move aims to accelerate ONE's…

FAO calls for increased collaboration in the banana industry

The 4th Global Conference of The World Banana Forum (WBF), hosted by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), opened at FAO…

Jackals use urine to protect their favorite fruit from thieves

Black-backed jackals, according to The New Scientist, native to eastern and southern Africa, urinate on sweet melons in the Namib desert to deter fruit…

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Louvre's triumph: Chardin's strawberries enrich collection

The Louvre Museum acquired Jean Siméon Chardin's 18th-century masterpiece, Basket of Wild Strawberries (1761), raising €1.3m from nearly 10,000…

Lemon price cap set in Bangladesh

In Bangladesh, a directive has been issued by State Minister for Commerce Ahsanul Islam Titu, setting a cap on lemon prices at Tk 40 amidst a sudden price…

Jammu Director of Agriculture inaugurates first harvest of Himsona tomato variety in India

In Jammu, the Director of Agriculture inaugurated the first harvest of the Himsona tomato variety, marking an important moment for horticulture in the region.…