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Retractable roof system creates optimal conditions to grow lettuce in Jamaica

Known for its tropical climate and beautiful beaches, the island of Jamaica is also home to a vibrant lettuce industry. For many decades, lettuce has…

Later transition to new avocados from Mexico this season

The Mexican avocado season runs year-round, with a transitional period in July when the late fruit is harvested in the highlands and the new fruit…

Low blackberry supply due to heat and rain from El Niño

Blackberries are seeing less supply at the moment. "Right now, there is low volume coming out of Guatemala," says Katiana Valdes, marketing director…

Slightly smaller 2024 apple crop for Washington

Washington state looks as though it will produce slightly fewer apples than its 2023 crop. The initial estimate for the 2024 crop indicates that…

Calavo Growers completes sale of fresh cut business

Calavo Growers, Inc., a global player in the avocado industry, has announced that it completed the sale of its fresh cut business and related real…

Recall includes several products under the Freshire Farms brand, a trademark of Aldi

Vegetable recall in the US classified as class I risk by the FDA

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has classified a vegetable recall as a Class I risk. RS Hanline and Company, Inc., initiated a recall of…

Simultaneous railway strikes could begin August 22 in Canada

On August 9, 2024, the Canada Industrial Relations Board (CIRB) announced its ruling that work stoppage due to strike or lockout, from Canada's two…

An early look at SWIPE 2024

The Fresh Produce Association of the Americas (FPAA) is providing a glance into the upcoming Southwest International Produce Expo (SWIPE), taking place November 7-9, 2024, at…

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USMCA seasonal perishable products weekly update

Avocado supplies from Mexico shifted to smaller sizes as new Flora Loca crop arrives

Avocado supplies from Mexico shifted to smaller fruit as the new Flora Loca crop arrived. With increased availability, fruit prices weakened,…

Mexico supplies approximately 90% of avocados consumed in the US

The U.S. has seen a notable increase in avocado consumption, with figures from the U.S. Department of Agriculture indicating a tripling of intake since…

Impact of Hurricane Debby on North Florida citrus

High wind speeds were prevalent when Hurricane Debby passed through the North Florida region last week. Perry, Florida, received the brunt of those…

Interception of cocaine in mango and pumpkin shipment from the Dominican Republic to Canada

Authorities in the Dominican Republic have confiscated a substantial quantity of cocaine hidden within a shipment of mangoes and pumpkins intended for…

December 10-12, in Sacramento

Registration open for 2024 Almond Conference

Themed "Rooted Together," registration is now open for the 52nd annual Almond Conference, where growers and industry professionals will gather for…

Brighter Bites and FreshPoint deliver over 3.6 million pounds of produce

Brighter Bites, a national nonprofit that delivers fresh fruits and vegetables directly into families' hands, shares an update on its partnership with…

Washing produce in a dishwasher: Not recommended

Using a dishwasher to clean fruits and vegetables, as suggested by some social media trends, is not recommended by food safety experts. While it may…

Ecuadorian banana producers lose $700,000 a week due to Moko

In Ecuador, 70,000 boxes of bananas are affected each week by the Moko disease, which means the sector is losing approximately 700,000 dollars per week, stated…

South Africa embarks on a WTO dispute over EU citrus restrictions

South Africa has initiated a dispute with the European Union (EU) at the World Trade Organisation (WTO) over measures that restrict the country's citrus…

Protecting the tomato industry against ToBRFV

The Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus (ToBRFV) is a highly infectious plant virus that has impacted global tomato production and distribution globally.…

Shanghai court sentences three individuals for IP infringement

Zespri advances in IP protection in China with recent court rulings

Zespri International, the largest marketer of kiwifruit globally, has recently achieved progress in the protection of its intellectual property (IP)…

Penny Reidy - SA Produce Market

There is only a handful of growers that have planted this variety"

The harvest of the new early Sicilian blood mandarins was back in May. The fruit goes into cold store for a period of time to bring the colour out.…

New biosecurity technology protecting New Zealand food security

Agri-tech company Onside is delivering new biosecurity technology that is transforming biosecurity practices and helping the primary industries in New…

Cape Town Port important to Western Cape’s ambitious plans

The Port of Cape Town (PoCT) is important as the Western Cape's paramount export hub, underscoring its pivotal role in the province's ambitious plans…

Strategies for modern production will be central theme

"The Tangier International Seminar expects many companies, producers and investors to attend"

September is approaching and we can already talk about the program of the 33rd International Berries Seminar, to be held on September 11 at the Royal…

"Especially Red Delicious apples will be less available this year"

The harvesting of the Turkish apples has begun, and although weather conditions seem to be alright, one variety will definitely have lower…

Warsaw, Poland, 17-18 September 2024 -

Last places available for meetings with producers and buyers from Polish retail chains

On the 17th and 18th of September, 2024, "Business meetings with buyers of large-scale Retailers present in Poland", organised by Fresh Food Leader,…

Lidl GB to launch industry-first tool to close living wage gap in banana supply chain

Lidl GB is taking a pioneering step towards closing the living wage gap in its banana supply chain as it gears up to launch an innovative tool and new…

Link could speed up vegetable transports

New freight train service links Yunnan, China, with Selangor, Malaysia

A trial run for a new freight train service connecting Yunnan, China, with Selangor, Malaysia, commenced today, as reported by the Straits Times.…

Brazil's orange and tangerine imports increase

The 2024/25 crop-year for orange juice exports in Brazil commenced in July, with exports continuing at a reduced rate, a trend that aligns with the limited…