GLOBAL MARKET OVERVIEW KIWIS

The global kiwi market is experiencing various dynamics and challenges across different regions. In the Netherlands, importers are facing a limited supply of kiwis,…

Raspberry supplies transitioning as Mexico wraps up

Compared to this time last year, supplies of raspberries are being described as a mixed bag. Jose Saca of Wish Farms notes that supplies of the berry…

Northeastern growers watchful of smoky skies

Eyes are on the skies as growers and shippers working with the Northeastern U.S. and parts of Canada watch as hazy skies thanks to wildfire smoke from…

Indian consumers in these countries drive demand

Indian mangoes did well in the United States and United Kingdom

The mango season in India is reaching its conclusion, and overall it’s been a positive season both domestically and in terms of exports. But the…

Lower Ecuadorian exotic fruit exports to U.S. as Florida production ramps up

Ecuador is currently seeing lower exotic fruit exports to the U.S. market as Florida’s production of these fruit traditionally ramps up during the…

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Students at Carnegie Mellon University's Robotics Institute create 'TartanPest'

Innovative robot brushes bug eggs from vines and branches

Created by a team of students at Carnegie Mellon University's Robotics Institute, the the TartanPest robot consists of a Ufactory xArm6 robotic arm and…

May rains affected quality

Texas watermelon production: better yields, quality not optimal

Texas watermelon production is expected to be average with better yields so far, but lower quality fruit than last season. It seems like the 2023 melon season…

FDA council set to review Costco report on berries

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has stated that it would hold a review of Costco’s latest report on tainted berries on June 20. A package of Costco’s…

Produce supplier partners with pediatric cancer foundation

Greenyard USA/ Seald Sweet, a provider of fresh fruits and vegetables, is thrilled to announce its partnership with Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation.…

U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Calexico East Cargo Facility

CBP officers seize $4 million worth of narcotics hidden within a shipment of Brussels sprouts

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Calexico East Cargo Facility, seize $4 million worth of narcotics in a tractor-trailer containing…

USDA to increase rates for Specialty Crops Inspection Grading and Audit Services

Starting on October 1, 2023, the Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) will enact changes to its rates for voluntary grading, inspection, certification,…

Michigan fruit processor sued over wastewater disposal, E. coli and arsenic

The Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians, together with two environmental organizations, are suing an Elk Rapids fruit processor. The claim the…

NWU looks into potential partnership with South African berry farmers

South African berry exports are a juicy market and this could become even more so if berry farmers have partners such as the North-West University (NWU).…

A Dominican citizen is fined for carrying mangoes into the US

Juan Castillo was fined $300 upon arrival at John F. Kennedy Airport, New York after a customs agent found several mangoes in his luggage. A video published by…

USDA will amend the Federal Marketing Order for California walnuts

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced that producers of walnuts grown in California voted to amend their federal marketing. The amendments…

Exhibitor booth registration open for Organic Grower Summit 2023

Exhibitor booth registration is now open for Organic Grower Summit (OGS) 2023 Presented by Western Growers and OPN, slated for November 29-30 in…

Sri Krishna – Fruitful Global

Interest from India in South African fruit more than doubles

Every day he gets five or six inquiries from India about South African fruit, says Sri Krishna, founding director of Paarl-based Fruitful Global which…

Conrad Rijnhout, VerDi Import:

"South Africa noticeably gaining dominance on the citrus market"

The orange market is currently enjoying good demand. "There are genuine shortages," begins Conrad Rijnhout of the Dutch company VerDi Import. "At…

S&F Produce Group foresees transformation into an export market of high-quality, branded fruits

"China for us is the future"

S&F Produce Group is a fresh produce solution provider from Hong Kong. It is a family company, run by the second generation. Founded in 1979 by the Sin family, it has grown…

Will Singaporeans start choosing local produce?

Even as the nation of Singapore aims to produce more of its own food, its growers are doubtful whether there is sufficient demand for locally grown crops.…

How did Indian lemons end up in Australia?

There are four species of Macadamia, of which two are the most important nut producers, namely Macadamia integrifolia and M . tetraphylla. All species belong…

Intent on tackling food waste and hunger

IFCO partners with two leading UK food redistribution charities

IFCO, a provider of Reusable Packaging Containers (RPCs), is expanding its support for FareShare and The Felix Project, two of the leading food…

Iván Coín: "Mango lovers should try it"

"We have started importing Dominican mangoes by sea which taste the same as Spanish mangoes"

There are still a few months to go before the arrival in the market of Spanish mangoes, a product that enjoys a good reputation in the European markets…

Large amount of Greek apricots damaged by weather conditions

It’s been rough going in terms of the weather for Greek apricot growers. According to Nick Nafpliotis, company director of fresh produce exporter Greek &…

The role of the Turkish lira in exports

“Turkish lira was much more valuable than it should have been”

The political elections had an impact on the course of the Turkish Lira, says Berdan Ber, of the Türkiye Exporters Assembly. Ber is on the Fresh Vegetables and…

High European demand for Israel’s carrots

The European demand for larger sized carrots from Israel is very high this season. Israel’s carrot season has about a month and a half to go before it…

Euro and dollar’s dominance increased on EU market

Goods imported and exported by the EU can be invoiced in a range of currencies. In 2022, the US dollar was the most used currency for extra-EU imports with a…

French will import 3 million bananas for the Olympics in 2024

The Olympics are coming to France in 2024. Many parties are already preparing to feed the Olympians. The Sodexo group will be in charge of the Olympic food in…

Colruyt takes next step towards store of the future

The retail chain, Colruyt Group, is fully committed to in-store innovation. Last month, a new technology was tested to ensure that shelves remain…

Fruit Attraction announces a new edition of the Innovation Hub Awards

Once again, Fruit Attraction is organising a new edition of theInnovation Hub Awards. These awards that recognise innovation and entrepreneurship in…

The Netherlands

Lamb Weston opens new Innovation Center in Bergen op Zoom

Lamb Weston EMEA opened its new Innovation Center in Bergen op Zoom, the Netherlands, on 8 June 2023 in the presence of employees, suppliers and the…

Drewry's

World Container Index - 08 Jun

Drewry’s composite World Container Index remained stable this week

Drewry’s composite World Container Index remained stable at $1,681.04 per 40ft container this week. Source: Drewry World Container Index, Drewry Supply…

Apple prices reach historic high in Ukraine

Apple prices have recently reached their historic high in Ukraine, according to EastFruit. As of today current prices of apples in Ukraine vary between UAH…