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Matt Quiring with Nature Fresh Farms comments on Hiiros

“This unique tomato variety is a diamond in the rough”

From breeding to bringing a new tomato variety to market can take as long as a decade. However, Nature Fresh Farms got in contact with a new seed partner in the Netherlands a…

Later start on smaller crop of Idaho potatoes this summer

Supplies of Idaho potatoes continue to be extremely tight and will likely gap before fresh crop potatoes come on later this summer. “We’re at the end of the storage crop and…

Tighter supplies of blueberries for July 4th holiday

Supplies of blueberries in the U.S. are slimmer than usual for this time of year. On the West Coast of the U.S., blueberries are going to be extremely tight, in part because…

Container farm allows growers to cultivate 14 different gourmet mushrooms

"We can grow 14 different strains of gourmet mushrooms in our container farms, with 3-4 strains per container and up to 2,000 lbs of mushrooms per 20-ft container per month,…

Brazil estimates 8% increase in mango export volumes

Brazil estimates an 8% increase in mango export volumes amidst concerns for the logistical challenges to get the fruit to export markets in time. While the country is a year…

The transporters' strike in Argentina could cause millions of losses in Tucuman and Corrientes' lemon harvest

Transporters in Argentina, who are protesting fuel shortages and overpricing at various points in the country, have blocked several roads, generating…

Canadian companies are looking for fresh fruit and vegetable suppliers in the Region of Murcia

A delegation of eight Canadian companies that import and distribute fresh fruits and vegetables has ended a commercial mission they carried out in the Region…

Today, June 27

Dole offers free pineapples on National Pineapple Day

Charlotte, North Carolina-based Dole Food Company celebrates its 172-year pineapple legacy by giving away 500 DOLE® pineapples to local residents in honor of June 27’s…

Angelcot crop anticipated to move fast

The coveted, always anticipated Angelcot® season has begun. "Grown in Brentwood, California, this crown jewel of the stone fruit season does not spend much…

Monterey Mushrooms welcome new sales manager

Elyse Seiler is Monterey Mushrooms' newest teammate, joining as a regional sales manager based out of California. Seiler will manage fresh retail and food…

Organic Produce Summit

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One in five Organic Produce Summit attendees will be a retailer

On July 13 and 14, the 6th edition of the Organic Produce Summit will be held. This year's event is shaping up to be the largest edition yet. "We have a sold-out tradeshow…

Global Focus Cooling and Logistics

Maui Fresh International addresses impact of rising freight and labor costs on produce industry

Twenty-five percent of consumers rank price as the most important factor when making fresh produce purchasing decisions, according to FMI, the Food Industry…

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Dreamstime

Hannam Chain has opened its doors in Torrance

Buggy acquires Ninja Delivery

US: Hannam Chain, popular Korean supermarket, opens in TorranceHannam Chain, a popular Korean supermarket that offers fresh produce, an on-site butcher, a seafood counter and…

Peru's organic blueberry production will grow again

Organic blueberry production offers Peru, the world's leading fresh blueberries exporter, an attractive commercial opportunity. “According to our calculations,…

Indian rupee plunges against dollar

Indian companies with US dollar loans on their balance sheets, as well as importers, are rushing to cover unhedged foreign currency exposures after the Federal…

"Price fluctuations are huge and product movement erratic"

"Product quality of Chinese Shine Muscat green grapes slightly improved"

Muscat Shine green grapes are also known as Sunshine Rose green grapes. The Muscat Shine is one of the more famous green grape varieties in China. The Muscat Shine is a…

USA citrus running at full tilt, but “not much is going on in Europe”

South African citrus: "The Russian market turned out to be actually very good"

Running a fruit exporting company feels a bit like being an operational company that happens to sell fruit at the moment, an exporter remarks, when managing logistics and…

SATI:

South African 2020/21 table grape season intake volumes ends 4% higher than last year

The South African Table Grape Industry (SATI) released the final numbers for the 2021/2022 table grape season, which has officially concluded, with intakes reaching a total of…

USDA

South Africa Citrus Semi-annual

South Africa set for record citrus exports of 2.7 million tons in MY2021/22

South Africa is set for record citrus exports of 2.7 million tons in marketing year 2021/22 despite ongoing challenges. Favorable weather conditions, new areas under…

Israel’s ARO Breeding Program releases Pearls of table grapes

The Israel based ARO Breeding Program of the Volcani Institute is once again set to release new commercial and semi-commercial table grape varieties widely tested in Italy,…

Escavox

How fixing issues that lead to food waste can increase a company's overall efficiency

An Australian supply chain data company is encouraging fresh produce suppliers to understand their supply chains better to seize opportunities for growth and increased profits…

Avocado prices to remain relatively low

According to NSW Farmers Coffs Harbour Chair Paul Shoker, the price of avocados will remain relatively low over the next six years after significant expansion…

New Zealand kiwifruit sector expects drop in profits

Kiwifruit marketer Zespri has sent out an update to growers, forecasting a decent drop in profit this year. Last year, Zespri made a record $361.5 million, but…

Despite unpredictable market, slight increase in seed potato final price for growers

EuropeIn the wake of the corona crisis, the European market was on the road to recovery last year. However, the aftermath of this crisis is still being felt. As is the case…

Eric Moerdijk, Monie:

"Despite record exports, the onion market's mood's been bland just about all season"

Last Wednesday, Monie, an onion sorting and packaging company in the Netherlands, received new winter onions harvested on Monday. According to Eric Moerdijk,…

DG agri dashboard - Peaches and Nectarines

Peaches and nectarines production in EU at 3,346,000 tons in 2021

Peach prices in the EU in week 24 were at €168 per 100 kg, down from €191 one week earlier. In Greece, they dropped to €134 per 100 kg, just a fraction away…

Extenda promotes the marketing of Andalusian berries in the Middle East and Europe

Extenda-Andalusia Export and Foreign Investment organized a reverse mission with companies from the United Arab Emirates and the United Kingdom within the framework of the 7th…

Adequate pesticide reduction policies are essential for food security

In a study published in the KeAi journal Fundamental Research, researchers from China and the United States explored the agri-food and environmental…

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