Vanguard International Group officially confirms the acquisition of 478 hectares in Ica

Vanguard International Group has officially announced the acquisition of 478 hectares in the region of Ica, Peru. This purchase strengthens the group's…

Greenhouse grower expands with 32 acres in California

Mucci Farms, a Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) grower, announces its continued expansion with the addition of a 32-acre greenhouse in…

More offshore avocado supply on the way

The supply of avocados is keeping up with demand at the moment. "Actually because of slow sales for the Memorial Day holiday, we've got a little bit…

Earlier, but more historical start for California stone fruit

The California stone fruit season looks to be ahead of last year at this time. "We're about 10 days ahead of last year," says Jon McClarty of HMC…

Camposol CEO resigns

José Antonio Gómez has resigned as CEO of Camposol, effective June 3, 2024. The company thanks him for his dedication and leadership during his 13 years with the company and…

Q1 2024 national freight market overview

Several factors contributed to declining U.S. truck freight levels in first three months of 2024

The truck freight market continued to underperform the broader economy during the first quarter. This is reflected in the U.S. Bank National Shipments…

Eastern U.S. peaches exported to Mexico after a decade

Titan Farms announced a significant milestone in international trade: the shipment of its first load of peaches to Mexico last week. This event marks…

Enhancing potato genetic diversity in Canada

Efforts are underway to enhance the genetic diversity among potato varieties, aiming at biodiversity conservation and increased resilience against…

Belisario A. Chian Vásquez of Agrihusac (Perú)

"We'll have the usual volume of late mandarin varieties"

Peru's fruit and vegetable sector has a strong export vocation. To export, it relies on producers, exporters, and packing warehouses that can guarantee a…

2024 season has been particularly challenging for Mexican berry industry

In Mexican agriculture, fluctuating cycles are common, with periods of high yields and market prices, followed by challenges such as pest attacks, floods, or…

Riaan Ellis - Unifrutti

Brazilian processing fruit shortfall magnifies value of South African oranges

The expectation is that as soon as the Egyptian presence lessens in the orange market, South African oranges are going to be very valuable: the crop…

"This year’s total date harvest marks one of our best recorded yields"

The harvesting period for Namibian dates concluded slightly earlier than usual this year, says Mahmoud Khamis, Technical Manager for Namibian date…

Photo Report: Morocco Tomato Conference 2024

Stakeholders in the Moroccan tomato sector gathered in Agadir on 30 May for the third Moroccan Tomato Conference, organized by Green Smile. The fully…

Jamie Craig - Dori Australia

"We have had nothing but compliments regarding the fruit and its eating quality again this season"

Volumes of the Italian Gold kiwifruit variety Dori have been continuing to grow over the past few years in Australia, with a rapid increase expected in…

"The crisis is real, and it is getting worse"

Hort Connections 2024: Increasing fruit and vegetable consumption is vital for industry

One of the key messages on Day 2 of Hort Connections 2024 was that the Australian fresh produce industry needs to work together to improve consumption.…

"Seeing is Smelling": How images can influence product sales

Zachary Estes highlights research indicating that images of scented objects can evoke the associated smells in consumers' minds, influencing their…

Sencrop and Farmable join forces

Integration of reliable weather data simplifies daily farm operations

Sencrop, a provider of precision weather technology, and Farmable, a user-friendly farm management app, are putting the needs of farmers first by…

Part 1: Daniela Sternal from B.i.Team on Freshfin:

"The specialized ERP solution for the fruit wholesale trade"

Certificates, proofs, sustainability balances - to keep track, more and more companies are implementing ERP systems (Enterprise-Resource-Planning).…

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South Tyrol:

"Decline in apple exports to Egypt and India"

Despite slight frost and hail, the apple orchards in Northern Italy have overall fared well through the blossoming season, while this year's marketing…

Early varieties are steady in terms of volumes

Mid and late grape varieties affected by the warmer winter

The development of Greek grape acreage varies depending on the region, one of which is seeing a significant reduction, says Dimitrios Spanos, Director…

Extensive fruit and vegetable processing equipment auction in Emmeloord (NL)

A wide variety of fruit and vegetable processing equipment is up for auction in Emmeloord (NL). The offer includes vegetable washers, peelers, slicers,…

Europatat Congress 2024: Another successful edition for the European potato sector

On 23 and 24 May, the European potato community gathered for the Europatat Congress 2024 in Brussels, Belgium. With more than 100 participants from…

Foodcareplus and Intercontplus -

Strategic partnership forged to enhance Indian fresh produce import from global markets

Foodcareplus, a food logistics service provider, announces a strategic partnership with Intercontplus from India. Both companies specialize in…

Greenyard invests €3 million in new sauce kitchen for convenient food solutions

Greenyard opened a state-of-the-art sauce installation at its Prepared-site in Bree, Belgium. This € 3 million investment is a response to the growing consumer…

Container freight rates for Indian exports experience fluctuations

Container freight rates for exports from India have experienced fluctuations, as detailed in Container News' analysis of May market data. On the India-Europe…

Rand surged on Monday as ANC failed to secure a majority

Following the recent elections, South Africa is in a phase of coalition talks, aiming to establish a new government by June 17. The African National Congress…

To establish a new, advanced blueberry nursery

Portland Trust facilitates Fall Creek's entry into Romania with land acquisition

Portland Trust, a prominent real estate developer in Romania, has completed the sale of a 50-hectare parcel in Moara Vlăsiei to Fall Creek. This transaction…

Average weekly wholesale prices of fruit and veg & bananas

Bananas from Belize at £1.02: up 2% compared to last week

This series gives the average wholesale prices of bananas by country of origin. The prices are national averages of the most usual prices charged for…

Australian citrus industry might be able to fill domestic gaps and increase exports

The possible side-effects of Brazilian orange crisis

About 50 million tons of oranges are produced annually, with Brazil accounting for 34% of this total and being the leading exporter of orange juice,…