GLOBAL MARKET OVERVIEW TOMATOES

The challenges of growing tomatoes and balancing the markets are ever present across many growing countries. The European Commission's new monthly tomato price overviews from…

New CEO for Nature Fresh Farms

Nature Fresh Farms® announced that Patrick Criteser is joining its executive team as chief executive officer (CEO). Over the last 25 years, has grown from its beginnings in a…

Cranberry market back to feeling “pre-COVID”

The supply of fresh cranberries looks to be up this season. "It sounds like everyone in the cranberry industry had a great harvest and I heard…

Northern Peru beginning asparagus harvest

Imported asparagus supply has been consistent with good-quality product from Peru. "We have been receiving slightly more volume than 2023 in recent…

The future of fruit labeling recognized at launch

Following the launch of the Sinclair T55 certified compostable label, feedback from the industry has been positive, generating interest globally and in…

Equifruit's Jennie Coleman named Canada’s Most Admired CEO

Equifruit is thrilled to announce that its president, Jennie Coleman, has been recognized as one of Canada's Most Admired CEOs for 2024 by Waterstone…

Labor costs make up 38% of U.S. fresh produce expenses amid rising wages

The fresh produce industry in the United States, heavily reliant on H-2A workers, faces increasing challenges due to rising labor costs. Farmers who…

Fresh Del Monte appoints new vice president of avocados international

Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. has appointed Thomas (Tommy) Padilla as vice president, avocados (international), effective November 18, 2024. He brings…

New marketing campaign for Cuties mandarins

Sun Pacific® launches an extensive new marketing campaign for Cuties® with a core brand promise: Grown with Love for those you Love – brought to the…

Juan Diego Vargas, from Pitahayas Baleno

The lack of phytosanitary protocols prevents the export of Peruvian pitaya to the U.S. market

The pitaya market is experiencing exponential growth, with the fruit establishing itself as a flagship product in key markets such as Europe. Known for…

Naturipe Farms names new president

Naturipe Farms announced the promotion of Jim Roberts to president, effective immediately. The Board of Directors unanimously chose Roberts to lead…

TIPA hosts annual Skeet Shoot PAC fundraiser and brings industry together

The Texas International Produce Association (TIPA) hosted its highly anticipated Pull! for PAC Skeet Shoot last week at El Dorado Sporting Clays,…

U.S. cranberry exports reach $343.1 million in 2023, down 2% from 2022

The United States produces about two-thirds of the world's cranberries, based on 2018–22 data from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United…

Indiana horticultural conference to focus on education and networking for growers

The annual Indiana Horticultural Conference and Expo (IHC) will take place Jan. 14-15 at the Hendricks County Fairgrounds in Danville. Current and…

California minimum wage to rise to $16.50 per hour in 2025

In California, the proposal known as Prop 32, aimed at increasing the minimum wage to $18 an hour, did not pass, with 49.2% voting in favor and 50.8% against.…

McCain Foods and Cavendish Farms face U.S. lawsuits over alleged potato price-fixing

McCain Foods Ltd. and Cavendish Farms, two prominent Canadian frozen potato producers, have been implicated in lawsuits in the United States, accused of…

Key shopper behaviors drive growth of watermelon category

The U.S. watermelon category has experienced strong growth over the last year, with households across the country making an estimated $2.7 billion in fresh…

Northern New England sees growth in potato farming as dairy declines

In northern New England, the decline of dairy farming has opened up opportunities for the cultivation of vegetable crops, including potatoes. Jay Savage, from…

Mexico's berry production and exports rebound after two bad years

"Mexico is a leading strawberry, blackberry, raspberry, and blueberry exporter. Production remains on the rise and is expected to surpass 2023 production of…

7th largest exporter in the world

Peru is the 2nd largest mandarin exporter in the southern hemisphere

Sergio del Castillo Valderrama, the general manager of the Association of Citrus Producers of Peru (ProCitrus), reported that Peru is the second-largest…

Michoacán advances sustainability with certifications for avocados and berries

Michoacán is advancing its environmental protection efforts through the certification of avocado orchards, with further plans to certify agave and berries for…

Chilean blueberry industry focuses on varietal renewal to boost global competitiveness

Armstrong, known as the blueberry man, has been at the forefront of Chile's blueberry industry development for 15 years, witnessing its growth and facing new…

GoodnessMe®

A new generation of apples has arrived to respond to the future challenges

A scientific approach to evaluating a new "club" variety in all its details, unveiling its immense potential for growers, consumers, and the planet.…

Francois Fourie – CAPCU Farming

Trellised mini-melons thrive in Limpopo greenhouse

Francois Fourie believes in precision agriculture: he applies the principles himself in growing vegetables (and this season fruit too) while his…

Robert Meintjes – Alto Vida

“We’re the solution to anyone seeking exposure to African fruit trade”

Ten years ago Angola introduced an import tax of 50% on fresh imports and the next year followed one of the three biggest declines in the price of…

Smashed Avocado offers a solution for disappointing avocados

Avocados keep getting more popular, but their quality sometimes disappoints consumers. Syros, a Belgian company specializing in avocado processing, has…

Bram Wagenaar, G. Kramer & Zonen:

"In addition to supplying sauerkraut in buckets, we now also offer it in 50-gram cups"

The temperature has dropped below freezing in many parts of the Netherlands, but at G. Kramer in Zuid-Scharwoude, that's welcome news. Colder weather…

"We are moving into foreign markets"

Camone tomato available in two packs, one of which is private label

Even in the case of the Camone tomato, known for its distinctive round shape, smooth skin and crunchy texture, the recent weather conditions have had…

Anti-frost 3-22 by the Tuscan company Aria

Overcoming maintenance and noise problems with the electric defrost fan

Electric fans produced by the Tuscan company Aria srl offer an effective solution to the challenge of late frosts and excessive noise, which can create…

The BioRavi mulch produced by the Ravenna-based company Raviplast

A new biodegradable and compostable sheet for the 2025 campaign

As the 2025 campaign approaches, Raviplast is preparing to supply biodegradable and compostable mulch. "Our key strengths," says sales manager Daniele…

Bejo presents new white asparagus variety Genius for north-west European cultivation

"Previous trials have shown excellent yields and qualities"

On the first day of this year's expoSE in Karlsruhe, the breeding company Bejo Samen took the opportunity to officially launch its new white asparagus…

Greek workers shut down everything for 24 hours

One of the largest strikes in recent years took place on November 20 in Greece, according to its organizers. Workers across various sectors, including…

"Most Egyptian mango exporters were struggling this season"

Late mango varieties, such as Keitt, are still available in Egypt, but at high prices, according to Walaa Elhabbal, CEO of Overview Trading Company.…

Competitiveness of the Egyptian strawberry industry put to the test this season

The 2024/2025 Egyptian strawberry season is shaping up to be a real test for growers and exporters. Many problems that have been affecting the industry…

Strong start for Indian pomegranate season

The start of the pomegranate season in India has been met with strong demand, says Manoj Barai, general manager for Indian fresh produce exporter MK…

"India's organic fresh produce market grows at 18% annually, driven by demand and exports

Organic fresh produce in India, especially fruits and vegetables, has shown notable growth as part of the larger organic agriculture sector. According to a…

Citrus fruit statistics:

EU orange prices drop 17.83% in 2024, while Greece sees 30.18% rise

In 2024, orange prices across several European countries reflected notable variations compared to 2023. The EU's average price for oranges in September…

World Container Index - 21 Nov

Drewry’s World Container Index decreased 1% to $3,413 per 40ft container this week

The Drewry WCI composite index decreased 1% to $3,413 per feu, which is 67% below the previous pandemic peak of $10,377 in September 2021 but 140% more…

Chelmer Foods partners with Tosca to streamline pallet management and boost efficiency

Chelmer Foods, a supplier of dried fruits, nuts, seeds, and pulses for industries including cereal manufacturing, bakeries, snack foods, and food…

Agrícola Famosa and El Abuelo join forces to become Europe's largest melon and watermelon supplier

Agrícola Famosa, the large Brazilian fruit producer and exporter, announced their merger with the Spanish company El Abuelo, a regional leader in the…

World's longest potato noodle stretches over four football fields

In a record-breaking feat, the world's longest potato noodle, measuring 500.152 meters (1,620 ft 11.04 in), was created in Dao Bazai Township, Weichang…

Severe floods and crop losses in Spain disrupt global citrus and orange juice supply

Valencia, along with other regions in Spain, experienced severe floods on 29 October, causing extensive damage, including to the citrus industry. The…

Rising demand for New Zealand apples and kiwifruit in Thailand

Thailand, despite its rich variety of tropical fruits, is showing a growing preference for New Zealand's apples and kiwifruit, with T&G Global observing a…

Cameroon’s banana exports fall by 39 percent in October 2024

In October 2024, the Plantations du Haut Penja (PHP), a subsidiary of the Compagnie Fruitère de Marseille in Cameroon, experienced a 39% decline in banana…

Vietnam's fruit and vegetable exports hit $6.6 billion, up 27% in 2024

The Vietnam Fruit and Vegetable Association, utilizing customs data, reports that the country's fruit and vegetable exports reached an estimated value of…

Grenada warns farmers of TR4 threat to banana industry

Grenada's Ministry of Agriculture has issued a warning regarding Tropical Race 4 (TR4), a lethal fungal disease threatening the banana industry. Despite TR4…

Marlborough cherry orchard avoids frost, prepares for promising harvest

A cherry orchard in Marlborough, operated by Caythorpe Family Estate, has successfully navigated through a potential frost event, indicating a promising…