This year, Washington state will likely be the latest cherry production region in North America

The Washington cherry crop is moving along at a good pace and harvest is expected to start on time, around June 1st. Coming out of a very tough 2023…

Return to normal start for California potato harvest

California potato harvest is underway on a good crop. "We started on April 29th which is a week earlier than when we typically would start," says John…

Lemon pricing expected to stay stable throughout summer

The supply of lemons is in the usual transition period from the end of the San Joaquin Valley fruit to the peak of the Coastal fruit in California. "So…

Steadier North American pineapple supply recently

Following a tighter pineapple supply approximately one month ago, the supply of pineapples has been more consistent recently. That said, pricing trends…

Guido Doddoli joins Calavo Foods as Sales Manager, Export Division

Calavo Growers is pleased to announce that Guido Doddoli Cárdenas has joined the company as Sales Manager, Export Division for Calavo Foods. In this…

Vertical mushroom farm and composting facility constructed in Ontario, Canada

Red Light Holland Corp., a company engaged in the production, growth and sale of functional mushrooms and mushroom home grow kits in North America and…

The US Early Pride mandarin variety has started expanding in Peru and Chile

Valencian company Euro Variety Agronomic Management (EVAM) is the exclusive licensee of the industrial property rights of the US Early Pride mandarin…

IFPA's Produce & Floral Leadership Path Programs applications open

The International Fresh Produce Association's Produce & Floral Leadership Path offers progressive leadership development programs, from entry-level…

New tariffs on Chinese goods announced by the U.S.

President Biden has announced new tariffs on a range of Chinese goods, including steel, aluminum, medical, and energy-related equipment. Within these…

Biochemical company develops nontoxic protectant spray to counter citrus greening

In Florida, the citrus industry has faced significant challenges due to citrus greening, a disease spread by a tiny foreign insect. The impact of this disease…

NSF and USDA join forces in agricultural robotics research

The U.S. National Science Foundation and the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA NIFA) are teaming up to…

AgroFresh

Post-harvest digital platform plays vital role in global success of Goede Hoop Citrus

AgroFresh Solutions, Inc, a global player in post-harvest solutions, is committed to empowering the business of fresh at every step, helping customers…

Kiwi consumer campaign gets creative

Zespri's animated brand characters the KiwiBrothers™ have arrived in the U.S. As the brand's "Taste the Obsession" consumer campaign heads into its…

Inflation trends in the U.S., impacting the dollar

Following the release of U.S. consumer price data for April, the dollar experienced a decline against major currencies. The data indicated a downward…

Michigan peach growers face economic strain from warm winter

Farmers in southwest Michigan anticipate economic challenges due to an unusually warm winter, impacting peach trees and other fruit crops. Gast Family…

Florida citrus juice sales continue to decline

At its May 9 meeting, the Florida Citrus Commission (FCC) learned how much retail sales of citrus juice continue to decline. Florida Department of Citrus…

Market and Crop Update for May 16, 2024

'Organic onion sales good, reds are still short to non-existent, whites are still tight'

MARKETOrganic OnionsBrad Sumner with Pacific Coast Trading Co. in Portland provided his report on May 15. "I am in my dream world on Organic onion sales." Brad…

Zeebrugge, Belgium

Over a million trays of NZ kiwis set for destruction due to mice infestation

Over a million trays of New Zealand kiwifruit, found to have a mice problem on a ship, are set for destruction. The issue was detected on Zespri's…

Bostock Group sells conventional apple orchards to Scales Corporation

Bostock Group Ltd, a New Zealand family-owned horticultural enterprise with a legacy spanning 40 years, has agreed to the transfer of 240 hectares of…

Lennaert Aardse, Dutch seed supplier De Groot en Slot

“Robust varieties with sturdy root systems are most sought after”

With a genome five times larger than a human's and 16 times that of a tomato, it takes 15 years to develop a new variety. Believe it or not, we are…

Optiflux introduces OptiPallet and OptiLab

"We wanted to make our storage solution accessible for smaller volumes as well"

This year, Optiflux has launched two new applications in the market for its measurement and control system (OptiSense™), which allows for the…

"Chlorine dioxide preservative can effectively increase the shelf life of lychees"

Agricultural products are essential for human health. Even after they are harvested, these products are still 'alive'. They keep undergoing metabolic…

Charles Mwirumbi - Charic Fresh Fruits & Vegetables Exporters

Ugandan exporter sees big interest at Macfrut

Charic Fresh Fruit & Vegetables has been exporting fresh produce from Uganda for many years and has a wide range of products. "We have the Jumbo…

Mehri Ahmadova - Berry Blue

“70% of our production goes for export as it is quite a new product in Azerbaijan"

Blueberries are a relatively new fruit for Azerbaijan, the harvest season runs from June until the end of July. Berry Blue was founded by Mehri…

Tewodros Zewdie - Ethiopian Horticulture Producer Exporter’s Association

"Blueberries and avocados are up and coming products for export”

Ethiopia has a wide spectrum of climates to grow crops, from the highlands which cover most of the country and have a climate which is generally…

An evolving and expanding trade fair in Azerbaijan

The Interfood Caspian Agro Azerbaijan fair, which will be held in Baku from 15 to 17 May, is becoming more and more of a benchmark for the food and…

Turkish cherry season anticipated to be much better than the last two years

The Turkish cherry season seems to be doing a lot better than the last two, as there is less rainy weather, says Alper Kerim, owner of Turkish fruit…

Introducing Scalibur: Potato slicing with Dual Rotation Technology

FAM STUMABO introduces ScaliburTM, a more efficient potato slicer delivering improved cutting solutions. This innovative machine features a dual…

Fresh Del Monte collaborates for release of Disney and Pixar’s “Inside Out 2” movie

Fresh Del Monte is collaborating with Disney and Pixar's highly anticipated movie 'Inside Out 2', set to hit cinemas in June 2024. In this promotion,…

Kölla kicks off a promising 2024 cherry season in five European countries

In this update, Kölla is kicking off a promising 2024 cherry season with production starting in five different countries, namely Spain, Italy, Turkey,…

Proper corn on the cob etiquette revealed

Etiquette expert William Hanson demonstrates the correct way to eat corn on the cob, eschewing the informal method of eating it directly with hands. In…

New legislative framework for seed potatoes:

Examining the EU's proposed plant reproductive material regulation

In July 2023, the European Commission proposed a significant overhaul of the regulations governing plant reproductive material (PRM) within the European Union.…

Stone fruits hit hard as well

Devastating frosts lead to significant blueberry losses in Ukraine

Ukrainian farmers are facing a severe setback this spring due to extraordinary weather conditions. Persistent nocturnal frosts are poised to decimate…

University of Cordoba study:

Avocado pruning residues used to produce more sustainable food packaging

A new study manages to produce a prototype of a more durable material that increases the biodegradability of food packaging, partially replacing its…

BiOrangePack Project from AIMPLAS

European project aims to enhance citrus logistics and packaging

The European BiOrangePack Project, conducted by AIMPLAS, the Plastics Technology Centre, seeks to improve the logistics system in the citrus trade. It…