Partnership created to extend freshness of berries

Grilling season offers opportunities to increase mushroom consumption

Summer is the time of year when people start buying local, seasonal crops. In line with BBQ season, items like sweet corn and watermelons are often…

Retailers transitioning to Mexican and Coachella grapes

While Chile still has some late shipments of grapes on the East Coast, production is underway in both Mexico and Coachella, California. "The Peruvian…

Partnership created to extend freshness of berries

Agrovision, a year-round supplier of superfruits, including The Fruitist brand, and a vertically integrated premium blueberry supplier, has signed an…

Nova Scotia’s peach crop bounces back

The outlook for this year's Nova Scotia peach crop is cautiously promising. "We got through bloom successfully and after having no crop last year,…

U.S. June apple holdings up 36 percent over same period last year

According to a monthly survey, the total number of apples in storage on June 1, 2024, was 57 million bushels, 36 percent more than last June's total of…

Pole-grown California tomato season will soon start

As the only pole-grown tomato operation west of the Mississippi, excitement is building among retailers and consumers for Oceanside Pole's premium…

Florida jury orders Chiquita to compensate families of eight Colombian individuals

A Florida jury has mandated Chiquita Brands International to compensate $38.3 million to the kin of eight Colombian individuals deceased due to actions…

USDA

USMCA seasonal perishable products weekly update

Avocado shippers of Mexico fruit are frustrated as prices increased

Avocado shippers of Mexico fruit are frustrated as prices increased due to decreased harvest and availability, especially on small fruit. Demand fell…

Second quarter 2024 financial results

Calavo gross profit increased 27% due to strength in avocado margins

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

Release of new reports studying impact of agriculture labor crisis on food security

The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) released two new reports underscoring the impact of the agricultural labor crisis on the fresh…

Ackee imports under scrutiny in the U.S.

FDA identifies Jamaica's national fruit as potentially hazardous if consumed unripened

The United States has identified ackee, Jamaica's national fruit, as potentially hazardous if consumed unripened, due to a toxin that can be fatal, as…

Fire dragon fruit season kicks off with new PLU approval

The Fire Dragon Fruit season from Nicaragua has begun for Frieda's Branded Produce. Fire Dragon® is celebrated for its pink flesh, higher brix levels,…

Baltimore shipping lane reopens after period of more than two months

The shipping lane to the Port of Baltimore, obstructed due to the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse, was reopened after over two months. The reopening…

USDA

National Retail Report - Specialty Crops

U.S. retailers offered specials on all kinds of fruits, particularly new crop stone fruit and melons

Locally and regionally grown produce is the highlight of summer around the country, and the season is off to a strong start. Alaska potatoes, Michigan…

Alico, inc. announces new supply contract with Tropicana

Alico, Inc. has announced that it entered into a new agreement with its largest customer to supply citrus fruit. This agreement is effective June 5,…

East coast and Gulf coast port labor talks suspended in the U.S.

The International Longshoremen's Association (ILA), representing union workers on the East Coast and Gulf Coast, has halted negotiations with the…

UNB’s McKenna Institute announces investment in digital agriculture led by McCain Foods

The McKenna Institute at the University of New Brunswick (UNB) has announced a $3.75 million investment from a partnership led by McCain Foods and…

'You might be surprised at how many more avocados Americans are eating'

June is California Avocado Month and Americans are eating more of them than ever, especially the Hass variety, which was created in California. California's…

End of Michigan asparagus harvest in sight

A Michigan asparagus grower has reported a more stable marketing landscape this harvest season. According to Steve Riley, a fifth-generation farmer, the past…

Ocean Spray launches Just Add Cran™ creative campaign, introducing farmer "Johnny"

Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc. has announced a new Masterbrand campaign and tag line: Just Add Cran™. The new mantra – which will fuel all future…

Good volumes, but lower demand for Greek peaches and nectarines

Demand for Greek peaches is not at the level that exporters would like to see, especially since they have a lot of volumes available for clients, says…

Belgian pear cultivation hit by pseudomonas bacteria

"We will get half the normal pear harvest due to the bacteria"

Belgian pear growers are facing significant challenges in the current fruit growing season. Earlier in the season, they dealt with frost and severe…

Bloom Fresh selections

Sicily first in Europe with three new seedless varieties

"Demand is growing both in Italy and abroad, also because the new generations are attracted by new seedless varieties. As is known, the market…

Camille Broussoux, Anecoop France

“We want our Bouquet seedless watermelon to be the Star of the summer”

Watermelon season is in full swing at Anecoop France, which is currently putting the spotlight on one of its flagship products: the premium Bouquet…

Laserweeding kills weeds at the meristem before they compete for precious resources

Hort Connections 2024: Seeing some of the latest automations and technology firsthand on farm tours

As well as hearing from some of the best speakers and leaders across the horticulture and supply chain industry and attending a busy tradeshow, Hort…

“Our sweet potatoes are focused on the Israel market, as exports are not getting good prices”

Israeli grower and exporters of sweet potatoes, Carmy Exports, is now focusing on exclusively providing this product for their local market. That is…

Jon Clark - Fruit World International

Two new, premium cherry brands are launched on the UK and international markets

UK cherry growers traditionally sell to UK retailers, but for growers of high quality, large sized cherries sometimes the price returns or volumes that…

JS Davidson expands with acquisition of new site

Cold Chain Federation member & Peterborough-based JS Davidson has expanded its business with the acquisition of the cold storage arm of GXO Logistics…

First biofuel shipping trial for New Zealand kiwi fruit docks at the Port of Tauranga

FCC, one of the international shipping partners of Zespri, has successfully completed a trial using biofuel in a charter vessel operating between Hong…

Flikweert Vision -

Dutch potato and onion sorting machine upgrades improves quality assessment

Three years ago, Dutch specialist machinery manufacturer Flikweert Vision launched the QualityGrader. Whilst seed potato sorting was automated, the…

Harvest House

Pointed bell pepper market is proliferating and wants more:

"We want to compete with block peppers"

Pointed bell pepper cultivation is expanding rapidly in the Netherlands. This pointed fruit vegetable is no longer a niche product. The marketing…

11-Year-Old Sets Mandarin Peeling Record

Taylor Camp, an 11-year-old from York, achieved a world record for peeling the most mandarins in one minute (under 16). The challenge, launched by…

Spain ranks second

China is the world's leading greenhouse producer by area

A recent study published in Nature Food reveals that the world has 1.3 million hectares devoted to greenhouse cultivation, distributed in 119 countries. This…

Agriculture Minister Green highlighted importance of these crops

Boosting Irish potato and onion production in Jamaica

The Jamaican government has unveiled plans for a significant investment to enhance Irish potato and onion production in the nation. Agriculture Minister Floyd…

Collaborating with growers in Italy, France, Greece, Japan, and Korea

Zespri consults on expanding kiwifruit supply from the Northern Hemisphere

Zespri is engaging with its growers regarding the expansion of kiwifruit production in the Northern Hemisphere, aiming to meet the rising demand for year-round…