More blueberries anticipated in 2025

Blueberry supply should stay steady through the first quarter of 2025. "Overall our 2025 production forecast is slated to be slightly higher than…

Logistics contending with major U.S. storm

The winter storm that has affected millions of people across the U.S. has also impacted the regular movement of produce across parts of the country.…

Strong demand for Florida grown packaged sweet corn

Florida vegetables experienced strong markets leading up to the holidays. However, with December 25 and January 1 both falling in the middle of the…

Mountain View Fruit Sales welcomes new director of business development

Mountain View Fruit Sales, a family-owned group of stone fruit growers, announces the addition of Kevin Steiner as the new director of business…

New chair and vice chair at Ontario Apple Growers

Chris Hedges has been elected as the new chair of the Ontario Apple Growers (OAG). Having just completed one year as the organization's vice chair, he…

California almond growers face export setbacks from tariffs in key markets

The annual almond convention, the largest of its kind, convenes every December in Sacramento, California, a fitting location given the state's Central Valley…

Climate change threatens apple production in key U.S. growing regions, study finds

Some of the most productive apple regions in America are facing big challenges from a changing climate, according to a Washington State University study.…

Westfalia Fruit acquires Syros to expand avocado product reach in European market

Westfalia Fruit, a company in the avocado industry, has completed the acquisition of Syros, a Belgian-based manufacturer of avocado products serving…

Citrus cultivation in Tucuman declines to 2017 levels

A geospatial study has revealed that the area under citrus cultivation in Tucumán decreased in the 2017-2024 period. The study was carried out by…

U.S. avocado sales up $546M, mango sales $16M, fueled by health trends and Gen Z

The avocado and mango sectors are experiencing a surge in the U.S. market, highlighted by record retail sales and an expanding consumer base. In 2024,…

Applications for Next Generation Leadership Academy open

The Southeast Produce Council is embarking on the third year of the SEPC Next Generation Leadership Academy (NGLA) and now accepting applications for…

California's pistachios thrive as drought-resistant crop and global export leader

Pistachios have emerged as a notable player in the nut market, capturing the attention of consumers and fashion industries alike. The nut's distinct flavor has…

Lychee named Vitaquest's 2025 supplement flavor of the year for its floral and fruity appeal

Vitaquest International, a contract development and manufacturing organization, has named lychee as the 2025 Supplement Flavor of the Year. Lychee, a small,…

USDA adds $650M to support specialty crop growers under MASC program

The Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance (SCFBA) issued the following statement today in response to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's updates to the Marketing…

FDA updates 'healthy' labeling rules to include sweetened cranberries and tart cherries

In a recent development, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has made amendments to its proposed rule regarding the labeling of cranberry and tart cherry…

Chile: despite the drought, Coquimbo expects a good table grape season

According to the Northern Agricultural Society (Sociedad Agrícola del Norte -SAN), drought is one of the agricultural sector's main concerns,…

Peruvian fruit exports surpassed $6 billion in 2024

Peruvian fruit exports surpassed the 6 billion dollar mark in 2024, according to Desilú León Chempén, head of the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism…

Steven Martina new COO

SanLucar expands top management team

SanLucar informs about the next important step in the framework of the long-term organizational and structural development of SanLucar. "We want to…

“Brazil’s local table grape market demand is very strong right now”

As the heavy rainy season causes a drop in table grape harvest volumes in Brazil, the attention of the industry is focused on their big local market.…

Spain wants to open the Argentine market for apples and cherries, and export cherries to China

The Ministries of Agriculture and Economy, together with the fruit and vegetable sector, will continue to work in 2025 to open up new international…

Randy Dijksman (Combilo): 'No fireworks in the pear market'

"The assumption that lower supply automatically drives higher prices is no longer certain"

"Now that the new year has officially arrived, a mental frontier has also been reached in the hard fruit market," observes Randy Dijksman of Combilo.…

"We will prioritize the Moroccan market this Ramadan"

With two months to go before the start of Ramadan, which this year coincides with the beginning of March, Tunisian date exporters are gearing up to…

Dr Boitshoko Ntshabele appointed as CEO of Citrus Growers' Association of Southern Africa

The Citrus Growers' Association of Southern Africa (CGA) is excited to announce the appointment of Dr Boitshoko Ntshabele as its new Chief Executive…

Global container fleet grows as Asia-Europe trade reroutes via Cape of Good Hope

The global container fleet has seen an expansion, with almost three million TEU slots added over the past 12 months, as reported by Alphaliner. A substantial…

Pineapple identified as a natural aid for better sleep and overall health by Thai universities

A popular tropical fruit, pineapple, has emerged as a natural remedy for enhancing sleep quality. This fruit, renowned for its antioxidant and…

Aldo Empirico appointed as new leader for Westfalia Fruit Germany

Westfalia Fruit is pleased to announce that Aldo Empirico has been appointed as leader of Westfalia Fruit Germany as of January 1st, 2025. Aldo, who…

Latin America's pulp and paper market driven by packaging demand and economic shifts

Across Latin America, the pulp and paper sector is experiencing fluctuations in demand, with a partial reflection of the recovery in the packaging market…

Lemon tree reflections highlight shifts in alternative proteins and food innovation

While traversing Warragul in Victoria's Gippsland region, an encounter with a lemon tree led to reflections on the broader implications of food consumption and…