GLOBAL MARKET OVERVIEW: APPLES

Overall, volumes seem to be lower at the start of the European apple season. Top fruit picking is in full swing in the Netherlands. Demand for both Conference and Elstar is…

Washington pumpkin crop well underway

The pumpkin crop out of Washington began slightly later this year. Michele Youngquist of Bay Baby Produce has been harvesting pumpkins since August…

Lime pricing to strengthen imminently

Pricing is already very high on Mexican limes and will continue to climb as of this weekend. "There are extremely elevated prices on all sizes,…

California grape demand strong and steady

California is heading towards the middle stretch of its grape season and so far, the season has seen good supply and quality out of the San Joaquin…

Exhibitors and attendees comment on late opening

Quiet third day at Asia Fruit Logistica

Super Typhoon Yagi brought strong winds and heavy rains to Hong Kong. The No. 8 signal – a high-level warning- remained in force during the morning…

California walnut industry crop estimate released

The USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) released the official 2024 California Walnut Industry Objective Measurement Report on…

Artichoke water: the new health trend

Artichoke water, made from the entire artichoke including the heart, leaves, and stem, is gaining popularity for its potential health benefits. Rich in…

California grower awards $13,000 in scholarship contributions for 2024

Church Brothers Farms announced its participation in three scholarship programs benefiting students in Monterey and San Benito Counties. A family-run,…

Up to week 34, Peru has shipped 44% less ginger and turmeric

Peruvian ginger and turmeric exports fall

As of week 34 of this year, Peru has exported 26,480 tons of ginger and turmeric for an FOB value of $51,604,559. This is 44% less than in the same period of…

Rising labor costs in Michigan farms prompt calls for federal intervention

In Michigan, despite a bumper crop year, several farms are experiencing operational setbacks or closures due to escalating labor costs. Local growers attribute…

Fresh-cut celery sticks celebrate back-to-school

Dandy® Produce, a US grower of celery, radish, and corn, offers a range of fresh-cut celery sticks aimed at providing convenient meal and snack options for the…

UF/IFAS researchers identify threats to guava, passion fruit, and dragon fruit in South Florida

University of Florida scientists have identified the root causes threatening the health and productivity of some of Florida's most beloved tropical fruits:…

Hawaii receives $524,773 in federal funding for specialty crop projects

Hawaii has been allocated $524,773 by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) through its 2024 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP). This funding will…

Celebrating the end of fruit fly quarantines in California

Last week, officials from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) gathered to announce the end…

Giannina Denegri, General Manager of Marand Company (Peru)

"If avocado consumption in China continues to increase, global demand could exceed available supply"

Marand Company, a Peruvian company dedicated to exporting fresh produce, mainly Hass avocado and Kent mango, is expanding its presence in international…

Vladimir Kocerha, CEO of Clavet Perú

Peru expands its presence in Asia with mango, grape and blueberry exports

Clavet Perú, a family business established in 2003, is consolidating its presence in Asian markets exporting fresh fruits such as mango, grapes, and…

Shrinking okra acreage in Senegal due to less exports

The okra sector in Senegal has suffered a shrinking acreage in recent years, which according to Bineta Hanne, manager of Sipa de Thiambe, is due to a…

Kiwiberry is gaining in popularity in the European markets

In Portugal, the kiwiberry season has started early this year. According to Ricardo Machado, export manager for Portuguese kiwiberry grower and…

Greek onion season nears its end; low prospects for potatoes

By the 15th of September practically all the onions, both red and white, from the fields of Thiva, will have already been harvested. This signals the…

The bulk of Ghanaian yams harvested this August

Fresh yams from Ghana now available

Yam is a tropical tuber similar to sweet potatoes, grown and exported on a massive scale from West African countries. Worldwide production is dominated…

Gene editing, disallowed in South Africa, offers best chance to develop BBTV-resistance, researcher says

Banana bunchy top virus not identified in South Africa's Mpumalanga Province

Despite rumours that banana bunchy top virus has been found in South Africa's Mpumalanga Province, where much of the country's bananas are grown, the…

Red Sea crisis triples investment budget for Rwandan exporter

The Red Sea crisis is affecting many agricultural industries around the world, like citrus fruits in Egypt, table grapes in India, and general fresh…

Navigating the impact of Red Sea tensions on international trade routes

Seven months into the situation at the Red Sea, the impact on maritime shipping and global supply chains continues to intensify. With ships diverted around the…

Interpom 2024:

'Fueling innovation and resilience in the fast-changing potato sector'

Interpom, a leading trade fair for the entire potato chain, will take place on 24, 25 and 26 November 2024 at Kortrijk Xpo in Belgium. Having reached its…

Logistics UK indicates that new border controls may lead to higher food prices and potential product shortages

New research by business group Logistics UK has raised the prospect of increased food prices and the potential for shortages in shops as a result of delays…

Freight rates experience fluctuation amid market adjustments

This week, Drewry's World Container Index dropped 8% to $4,775 per 40-foot container.The most recent Drewry WCI composite index, which is valued at $4,775 per 40-foot container, is…

Event to be held in Agadir on November 14th

Speakers for Morocco Berry Conference 2024 announced

The Morocco Berry Conference (MBC) 2024 will take place on November 14th at Les Dunes d'Or Congress Hall in Agadir. This event brings together industry…

Vietnam sees surge in fruit export revenues due to new market access

Vietnam's fruit export revenue reached 4.63 billion USD in the first eight months of 2024, marking a 30.6% increase from the previous year, driven by the entry…

Banana growers advocate for Philippines-South Korea trade agreement to maintain market presence

The Pilipino Banana Growers & Exporters Association, Inc. (PBGEA, Inc.) has called for the Philippine Senate's approval of a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with…

Iraqi date farmers fight drought to protect national treasure

In Iraq, the date palm and its bounty are national icons, but they are being battered by drought. Once known as the country of "30 million palm trees", Iraq's…

Numerous farmers in the UK plan to abandon "unworkable" ethical audits

In the United Kingdom, grower organizations have been vocal about their concerns regarding the proposed updates to the SMETA 7.0 standard by Sedex,…

Third South Australian property confirms tomato virus presence

A third property in South Australia has confirmed the presence of the Tomato brown rugose fruit virus (ToBRFV), escalating concerns over the spread of this…

UK proposes delay in EU fruit and vegetable checks

Britain has put forward a proposal to postpone the implementation of checks on fruit and vegetables imported from the European Union until July 2025, as stated…