Rain and heat delayed Ontario spinach

Harvest is underway of overwintered organic spinach in Ontario. “We had a fairly mild winter which helped the spinach survive really well. However, it…

Origins and price points of fresh produce are moving

Back in 2012, Terra Exports was established as an international trader of fresh produce, based in Nevada, USA. What started as a one-person company,…

Two weeks left for Michigan asparagus

Michigan asparagus looks to have two more weeks left of its season. “We’re on the wind-down,” says Trish Taylor, marketing manager for Riveridge…

Table grape breeder to open research laboratory this summer

Table grape breeder International Fruit Genetics LLC (IFG) will open a new breeding and research laboratory this summer that will be a part of IFG’s…

Mintec

May almond shipments estimates in the range of 180-205 million pounds

Lacklustre US almond shipments expected for May

Market participants surveyed by Mintec in the last week of May were expecting lacklustre shipments and new sales ahead of the May position report,…

'Farms need to use more data to better optimize and predict'

"The current agriculture system cannot work as it is today to solve the issues we face, even when optimizing every individual component of it. These…

Second quarter FY 2023 financial results

Limoneira successfully shifts to “asset-lighter” business model

Limoneira Company, a diversified citrus growing, packing, selling and marketing company with related agribusiness activities and real estate development…

2nd quarter 2023 financial results

Calavo announces total revenue of $244.7 million; 26% decline from prior year

Calavo Growers, Inc., a global avocado-industry provider of convenient, ready-to-eat fresh food, today reported its financial results for the fiscal second…

Abel Chaves, president of CANAPEP:

"20 years seeking excellence in Costa Rican pineapple production"

The National Chamber of Pineapple Producers and Exporters of Costa Rica, CANAPEP, celebrated its 20th anniversary last March. During all that time, the…

C.H. Robinson appoints Dave Bozeman Chief Executive Officer

C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. announced today that its Board of Directors has appointed Dave Bozeman as Chief Executive Officer, and a member of the Board of…

The first variety of Chilean seedless mandarin seeks to position itself in the US

Isabelina, a new mandarin variety from the Citrus Genetic Improvement Program of the Faculty of Agronomy and Forestry Engineering of the Catholic University…

Jamaican fact finding indicates happy workers on Ontario farms

After complaints of bad labor conditions in Ontario, Jamaican officials were so alarmed that they launched an investigation into Canadian treatment of…

Stone fruit harvest ongoing in Central Valley

In California’s Central Valley, the stone fruit harvest is in full swing right now. But instead of climbing up and down ladders, the workers picking peaches…

Potatoes USA - Potato retail sales report

US consumers spent more on spuds in Q1 2023

Potato retail sales increased 16.0% in sales, but decreased in volume by -4.4% from January – March 2023 compared to the same timeframe a year ago. Despite a…

More than 90% of this year’s Georgia peaches lost after extreme winter weather

According to Dario Chavez, an associate professor of Horticulture at the University of Georgia, the Peach State has lost more than 90% of this year’s crop…

Farmer plants Central Florida’s first avocado trees for commercial production

A citrus grower in Frostproof, Florida, is changing tack after Hurricane Ian and citrus greening devastated his crop. “We’re going to plant 700 avocado trees…

New Dignity Act focuses on immigration reform and H-2A

Bipartisan members of Congress led by Representatives María Elvira Salazar of Florida and Veronica Escobar of Texas on May 23 introduced an updated version of…

Lack of rain is affecting strawberry and sweet corn farms in Northeast Ohio

With 16 days of no rain and a late frost this spring, strawberry and sweet corn crops have had their challenges in Northeast Ohio. Some farms have already said…

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“#WeSpeakBananas comes from serving industry as producer and exporter for many years”

The importance of a proper sealant around the crown of bananas needs more attention, with tens of millions of boxes of this popular fruit exported…

Agroberries acquires shares in BerryWorld

Agroberries, a vertically integrated producer and marketer of berries, with a best-in-class portfolio of proprietary and exclusive berry genetic varieties,…

Peruvian banana exports approaching 93,000 tons so far in 2023

This past week, Peruvian banana exports have fallen to the lowest level recorded not only this year, but also in 2022. According to data shared by the…

Hort Connection 2023

Minister to make sure regional agriculture has a voice in Government

Wednesday 7th of June is the last day of this year's Hort Connections Conference and Trade show in Adelaide. The trade show floor was less busy than…

TikTok

Australian consumers incredulous about cost of strawberries at Coles

Frustrated shoppers have blasted Coles online after noticing a steep increase in the price of strawberries. Supermarket giants Coles and Woolworths…

Associated International Group of Nurseries -

Intellectual property protection on a global scale reviewed at conference in Australia

Melbourne, Australia was the site of the Associated International Group of Nurseries (AIGN®) 2023 annual meeting. Hosted by member ANFIC Limited, the…

Snyman Kritzinger – Grown4U

Very tight orange market in Europe expected

“It’s looking ten times better than last year,” says Snyman Kritzinger, managing director of Grown4U in Kirkwood, and the winter has quickly turned…

"Senegalese mango exports will restart very soon"

"Senegal's mango campaign is due to resume in the next few days, after a halt forced by the country's security situation and clashes between opposition…

Egyptian citrus emerges unscathed from a tough season

As the Egyptian citrus season draws to a close, growers and exporters look back on a season marked by exceptional challenges and achievements. While…

Tjeerd Hoekstra and Menno Hogenelst, Dole Europe:

"Rand exchange rate most welcome for South African citrus exporters"

South African citrus is currently enjoying good demand on the European market. However, phytosanitary regulations, logistical problems, and increased…

Maersk discusses ‘Logistics 4.0: Accelerating Africa’s Digital Revolution’ at the Africa CEO Forum

A.P. Moller – Maersk has discussed and presented papers on ‘Logistics 4.0: Accelerating Africa’s Digital Revolution’ at a closed-door session with some…

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Demand for Israel’s Medjool dates outstripping supply

The domestic and international demand for Israel’s sought after Medjool dates is outstripping available supplies. This is leading to higher prices and…

Juan Antonio Martínez Rubio, manager of Toñifruit:

"Spain has organic lemons all year round; something that no other organic fruit sector achieves"

Already close to 12,000 hectares are devoted to organic lemon cultivation in Spain, making the country the largest producer and global supplier of…

Upcoming Polish apple harvest expected to be lower in volumes

As some Polish apple exporters are getting rid of the final stock, others are fully focused on the new upcoming season already. Jan Nowakoski, manager…

“India could be a new China for Chilean cherry”

India stands out as a potential destination for Chilean cherries. As highlighted by ASOEX, it only receives 0.1% of the cherries that Chile exports but it's…

Southeast Vietnam

Grapes are Ninh Thuan's key crop, accounting for about 20% of total production value

Ninh Thuan is a province with a very harsh climate, with little rain, a lot of sunshine and wind. This land is often considered "the most unique sandy…