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OVERVIEW GLOBAL ORANGE MARKET

During the lockdown in March, the demand for oranges went through the roof; a market development from which the southern hemisphere benefited the most. Towards the end of the…

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Commercial Manager | Fresh Produce | Germany

Lower apple volumes in the US make for strong domestic market

While the overall apple volumes out of Washington are down this year, the sector is facing a good market. John Long of L&M Companies shares: “Last year the Washington State…

Organic endive seeing strength in 2020

Supplies of California endives are slightly less than last year at this time. “But in the environment we’re in, we have plenty,” says David Moen of California Endive Farms in…

New novel tomato variety debuts

Village Farms has introduced its newest exclusive tomato variety, Sensational Sara®. Sensational Sara® is a novel tomato variety with a deep red color inside and out. The…

Day two of the virtual New York Produce Show

Matthew D’Arrigo talks about the wholesaler’s experience during pandemic

Thursday, December 10th, was the second day of the virtual New York Produce Show. To kick off the day, Jim Prevor chatted with Matthew D’Arrigo, CEO of…

Florida all orange forecast 17% down on last season's production

The 2020-2021 Florida all orange forecast released today by the USDA Agricultural Statistics Board is 56.0 million boxes, down2 percent from the October…

Packaging solutions provider to expand product lines beyond berries in new year

Nearing a centennial anniversary in agricultural packaging, the team at Sambrailo have built a legacy in the industry known for service and being the pioneers of innovative…

"Argentina could place around 40,000 tons in that market in 2021"

US has positioned itself as the second destination for Argentine lemons behind Russia

Despite the drop in global lemon production, which this year reached 1.5 million tons compared to 1.85 million tons in 2019, the season has been positive for the citrus…

Salix Fruits incorporates new positions for Chile, Europe, and Russia

Salix Fruits, importer and exporter of fresh fruits, announced the incorporation of two new key positions to continue with the growth and commercial positioning of the company…

Dole names new president of fresh vegetables division

Dole Food Company has promoted Timothy Escamilla to president of Dole Fresh Vegetables. As division president, Escamilla will develop and implement a strategic…

Special Year Overview

Year overview 2020: June

Citrus continued dominating headlines in June 2020. In South Africa, an increase on lemon volumes took growers by surprise. At the same time, South African citrus exporters'…

Global Focus Exotic/Tropical Fruit

Vietnam: Durian, pomelo, passion fruit to be exported to China

According to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, the total import-export turnover of agricultural products between Vietnam and China reached…

Retail

Dreamstime

Empire: Financial results for the second quarter

The Giant Co. will expand Flashfood partnership

US: UNFI ramps up business with new, existing customers in Q1Strategic initiatives, new business, and strong retail and e-commerce performances boosted results at United…

6000 kg available from Cambodian growers

Black ginger provides opportunities for European market

Black ginger is an old species, but provides relatively new opportunities for the fresh produce market. Kaempferia parviflora has dark purple roots and is an important plant,…

University of Florida

Decision support system to manage postbloom fruit drop on citrus

Postbloom fruit drop (PFD) is a severe fungal disease of citrus that causes fruitlets to fall off trees prematurely and is linked to wet weather during bloom. Florida growers…

Pepper Joe’s in Urbana’s Clickstop complex

US (MA): Pepper seed breeder expands with a new greenhouse

Pepper Joe’s in Urbana’s Clickstop complex is expanding its production with a new greenhouse and plans to have it completed by mid-March of 2021. “Despite the state the…

Colombia Avocado Board will promote demand for Hass avocado in the US

Colombian Hass avocado exports registered a notable increase between January and September 2020. In that period, shipments totaled 50,999 tons and 95 million…

USDA restricts PACA violators in California, Florida, New York and Texas

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has imposed sanctions on five produce businesses for failing to meet contractual obligations to the sellers of produce they…

"Big banana brands playing into the hands of big European retail"

"Yesterday’s announcement by Fresh Del Monte and Dole Food that they are imposing a ‘force majeure’ surcharge on all their North American banana contracts from…

USA Pears collaborates with Cabot Cheese and California Walnuts on 360° promotion

USA Pears is excited to announce a new partnership with Cabot Cheese and California Walnuts. Coinciding with National Pear Month throughout December, the 360°…

CBD oil could extend strawberries’ shelf life

University of South Florida researchers say CBD oil applied to strawberries can extend the fruit’s shelf life, potentially opening a new commercial end use for…

Optimism as SA’s late table grape crop is rushed to markets

Roughly 95% of South Africa’s table grape crop is exported, and as a result, the current delay experienced in harvesting has resulted in a rush to get the…

Iwan Labuschagne - Provar

Independent cultivar evaluation gives growers peace of mind

Over the eight years between 2011 to 2019, more than 830 peach varieties were imported into South Africa, with apples not far behind at 782 new varieties (right: Provar…

Henk van der Meij, Hars&Hagebauer:

"Different cards dealt at start of Peruvian mango season"

The Peruvian mango season is about to begin. "Next week we will receive the first Kent mangos in Europe," says Henk van der Meij of Hars & Hagebauer. According to the…

Brazil develops its first-ever organic mango farming system

Brazil has its first-ever organic mango farming system. Research had been underway for over 10 years at the Mandioca e Fruticultura (Cassava and Fruit Culture)…

São Paulo and West-Southwest Minas Gerais citrus belt

Updated orange crop forecast totals 269.36 million boxes

The 2020-2021 orange crop forecast update for the São Paulo and West-Southwest Minas Gerais citrus belt is 269.36 million boxesof 40.8 kg each. The first…

Tephrosia vogelii essential oil against Cerosipha forbesi in strawberry crop

Botanical insecticides based on oils and plant extracts have proven to be an efficient alternative method for pest control, as required by agroecological systems. Tephrosia…

Brussels sprouts producer Erik Müller on Christmas sales

"Tripled or quadrupled sales volumes in week 52"

This year's cabbage harvest is in full swing: The farm of Brussels sprouts producer Eric Müller -in the heart of the Dithmarschen region- is bustling with activity as well.…

Sipo supplies only fresh and seasonal products

Chicory, artichokes and Brussels sprouts for the winter months

A few days ago the marketing of green and red chicory, artichoke hearts and Brussels sprouts, produced in Italy by Sipo, began. Luca Pollarini and Francesca De Francesco "These…

Agriplast

Reducing losses with an antivirus cover for greenhouses and tunnels

As antivirus plastic films, Solaris and Virolux from Agriplast make the difference when it comes to income, guaranteeing high yields. Producers fear plant diseases, and the New…

MKC only UK grower to produce year round kale

Molyneux Kale Company (MKC) based in south west Lancashire have been growing kale for over 30 years and are the only UK producer to supply kale year-round. As well as kale…

Increasing frustration among traders with fears of further lockdowns and looming Brexit

Things are tough for fresh produce traders in the UK at the moment not only have they have to contend with two lockdowns already this year, the lifting of some restrictions is…

'Covid and Brexit put veg revival at risk'

A recent increase in vegetable sales is under threat from a slowdown in the rate of retail sales and concerns over the impact of covid-19 and Brexit. Research…

Their value falls by 85% compared to 2019 and by 200% compared to 2015

The price of Spanish almonds plummets

The Union of Agricultural Producer and Rancher Unions has denounced the current economic situation of the majority of Spanish almond producers, who have seen…

Simon George and Sons

"Pineapples are priced well compared to other summer fruits so they're still a favourite"

Australian wholesale company Simon George and Sons is gearing up for a busy pineapple season, despite yields being slightly down due to the effects of drought in the past few…

Australia agrees to let seasonal workers in

Fruit farmers have been forced to destroy their crops or leave them to rot, given a severe labour hole blown open by the pandemic. The government estimates the industry…

Culdevco's commercial plum varieties

Over the past decade, Culdevco Pty Limited has established itself as a major player in the international arena of deciduous fruit licensing and the commercialisation of…

Gazetting of new citrus export levy will see R1 billion invested into the industry over the next 4 years

The Citrus Growers’ Association of Southern Africa (CGA) welcomes today’s gazetting of the new statutory export citrus levy by the Minister of Agriculture,…

Lulu group inks MoU with Fruit Master Agro Fresh J&K

In a significant meeting between a delegation from Jammu and Kashmir led by Navin Choudhary, Principal Secretary Agriculture and Horticulture and top management of Lulu group…

Three reasons why prices of agricultural commodities have not spiked despite the protests in India

When farmers began their protests against the three new farm laws, camping along the borders of the national capital Delhi a fortnight ago, there were fears that it would lead…

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