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Blackberries having a good year so far

Blackberries are coming into a quieter time on demand which is meeting lower volumes in the industry. “Our suppliers have fruit. Historically the industry has less fruit at…

Retailer spotlights seasonal Mexican drink

The holiday season is most certainly a time for traditional drinks and Cardenas Markets, a supermarket chain specializing in Latin American foods, has put together a display…

Sea Intelligence

Port volumes continue to grow strongly on North America's East Coast

While North America West Coast port volumes have started to contract sharply in 2022-Q3 (both Y/Y and on an annualized basis compared to 2019), the same is not the case for…

Hernán Garces, Garces Fruit Shanghai Office: “We prepare in advance to be able to arrive smoothly..."

Chilean cherry arrivals timed for early Chinese New Year's celebration

The first “Cherry Express” one of a fleet of 11 weekly ships, is on its way from the port of Valparaíso, Chile, to Hong Kong, China. The mainland Shanghai office of Garces…

AgroFresh transitions from publicly traded to private ownership

AgroFresh Solutions, Inc. confirmed it has entered into a definitive merger agreement with investment funds affiliated with Paine Schwartz Partners, a…

Farmers in southern Peru will hold a 48-hour strike to protest fertilizer shortage

Farmers from the guilds of Arequipa, Ica, Tacna, Moquegua, Puno, Ayacucho, Huancavelica, Apurimac, and Cusco announced that they will abide by a 48-hour…

Could your ugly Christmas sweater feature a pineapple?

Who said a produce company couldn’t create the most fashionable ugly Christmas sweater of the season? In celebration of the holiday shopping season and National Ugly Christmas…

Canadian growers invest $10,000 in St. John Ambulance

Peak of the Market Ltd. is proud to announce an important contribution to St. John Ambulance. St. John Ambulance is part of the world’s oldest charitable organization founded…

NASA Earth Observatory

Almost one-third of US potatoes are grown in Idaho’s Snake River Plain

Idaho is the top potato producing state in the United States. Almost one-third of the nation’s potatoes are grown in the Snake River Plain, a belt of low-lying land that…

BC Tree Fruit growers force meeting over Lake Country plant closure

The BC Tree Fruits Cooperative board of directors and CEO have met with orchardists at a special general meeting at the Peachland Community Centre. The meeting…

Special Greenhouse

Video GrowTech off to a good start

Amidst the energy crisis, inflation, and other unprecedented challenges, the horti world has gathered for the new edition of the GrowTech in Antalya, Turkey. Interestingly…

Global Focus Citrus

Maharashtra

Estate for sweet lime research near Aurangabad to become reality soon

The proposed citrus estate in Aurangabad, aimed at cultivation and research in the field of sweet lime production, will probably become a reality soon. The…

Retail

Lawsuit filed over short paychecks at Fred Meyer, QFC

U.S. retailers add cameras, steel cables to deter holiday crimeRetailers ranging from Walmart to Barnes & Noble are installing cameras or locking away items to deter…

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Water rules add to challenges for California farmers

More and more California farmers are feeling the added pinch of groundwater regulations as local agencies implement plans that include pumping limits and new…

Indian River County, Florida

Annual United Way citrus sale from November 28 until December 2

Indian River County citrus growers and packers are again donating Indian River citrus to benefit the community-wide work of United Way of Indian River County.…

South Carolina schools to receive $3.1 million worth of locally grown food

South Carolina students will be eating more food grown by local farmers. To that end, a partnership has been created, involving the South Carolina Department…

"U.S. dollar and Chinese yuan may soon be neck and neck"

The U.S. dollar has always been the world's strongest currency. But for how much longer? For many emerging economies (especially in the region between Europe…

"Merchants of high-quality fruit have an increasing demand for temperature and humidity recorders"

With fewer restrictions of pandemic measures in major markets and the increase in trade volume, the market demand for temperature and humidity recorders has also increased.…

New Moroccan fruit exporters enter the European market

The 2023 season will see the entry of more Moroccan exporters of red fruits and avocados to the European market. The company Entrepôt Frigorifique Lexus, based in Larache in…

Lila Vlok - JL Vlok Boerdery

Early stonefruit, perhaps early grapes as well

Stonefruit started early this year at Kasteelberg Vrugte, at the foot of the eponymous mountain in Riebeeck-Kasteel, and it looks as if table grapes could follow suit, says…

Cape Town terminal volumes up as deciduous fruit export season starts

South Africa’s deciduous fruit season has kicked off with the Cape Town Container Terminal (CTCT) exceeding weekly volumes by 32% for two consecutive weeks. The first few…

Study indicates eating grapes will help combat high cholesterol

In a lot of cases having high cholesterol is caused by lifestyle factors such as eating unhealthily, not exercising enough, smoking and drinking too much. For…

Turkey ships its cherries all around the world

Cherry producers in Turkey, having achieved tremendous success in the world market, have directed their efforts to breeding new, better varieties. The number…

Emirati fruit and vegetable producers are favored by the local market

In a country that is a hub for imported produce, Emirati fresh produce growers are banking on consumer behavior. We spoke with Mr. Ali Aljararwah, CEO of Ghalya Farms, a…

Additional Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo:

“Jammu farmers should increase diversification of crops”

Yesterday, Additional Chief Secretary, Agriculture Production Department, Atal Dulloo said there is a great scope for the horticulture sector, especially the…

Peruvian exports to Saudi Arabia reach US$8.3 million

Peruvian Minister Roberto Sanchez recently spoke about the trade relations between his nation and Saudi Arabia. Regarding foreign trade, the best-positioned…

Jean-Noël Carles - 20th anniversary of the Juliet

Success story of the world’s first 100% organic French apple

The Juliet apple has now become an international reference thanks to its intrinsic qualities of course, as well as a well thought-out production and marketing strategy, a…

Improving mango shelf-life with Neem oil

Mangoes are a tropical fruit much appreciated for their flavor, appeal and high nutritional value. They are cultivated in over 80 countries worldwide, especially in Asia, with…

Moldovan power outage had no severe impact on fruit packing operations

A large part of Moldova was hit with a power outage yesterday, after Russia bombed critical power infrastructure across Ukraine. According to Tatiana Burca of Moldova Agro,…

Japanese agri equipment leader invests in Israeli fresh produce quality control start-up

Kubota Corporation, the Japanese manufacturer of agricultural equipment, has invested in a ‘Series A’ venture funding investment round for Clarifruit Ltd. the end-to-end…

Lineage opens new fully automated cool port II cold storage facility in Port of Rotterdam

Lineage has expanded its European network of strategically located cold storage facilities with the opening of the Cool Port II facility at City Terminal…

Minister praises all farmers involved

Jamaican agricultural sector sees 17.4 percent growth for third quarter

Jamaica’s Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries is reporting growth of 17.4 per cent for the third quarter of the year, from July to September. Minister…

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