Heavy rain in growing season impacted Nova Scotia crops

Multiple weeks of rain. Plantings being affected. Inconsistent supplies coming on. While this may sound like something some California growers…

Peru experiences 40 percent decrease in asparagus exports

Although Peru is a year-round grower and exporter of asparagus, the country’s peak season is nearing. It starts September/October and runs through January.…

More organic California table grapes coming on

Supplies of red, green and black organic table grapes are ample coming out of the Bakersfield-Delano region of California. “All colors of grapes are…

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Long island farm supplies 120kg of basil and lettuce to restaurants monthly

"I want to design everything myself as much as possible when there's no off-the-shelf solution available. However, there aren't that many, to be…

Vanguard International USA promotes Ethan Williams

Vanguard International USA LLC has announced that Ethan Williams has been promoted to vice president of global sales and marketing. “This is another important…

SNFL completes acquisition of IFG and is named Bloom Fresh International

AMFRESH Group, in partnership with EQT Future and Paine Schwartz Partners, proudly announces the successful acquisition of 100% of IFG, a global expert in…

IBO 2023 State of the Global Blueberry Industry Report

"Global blueberry industry faces significantly disrupted year"

The global blueberry industry, which has become accustomed to stellar growth in nearly all key measures over the years, was somewhat surprised as the…

US: Bowery adds spinach to its product portfolio, expanding with Giant Food

Bowery will expand its core greens portfolio with the launch of Bowery Spinach, which will begin rolling out on shelves this month. After screening…

Washington State is No 1 blueberry producer globally

According to the Washington State Department of Agriculture, the state is the top blueberry producer in the world. Farmers in Washington, the nation’s top…

The downward dollar exchange rate affects Mexican mango prices

"The US economy is very weak and the exchange rate is hurting exporters"

The decrease in the price of the US dollar has set off all the alarms in the 2023 mango season in the southern region of Sinaloa, as producers might lose…

Tech entrepreneur keynote speaker for Global Produce & Floral Show

From garage to greatness, this IFPA global show keynote speaker is known for his tech prowess, inventions, entrepreneurship and philanthropy. Steve Wozniak…

USDA files action against Texas company for alleged PACA violations

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has filed an administrative complaint against Heyvel Produce LLC (Heyvel) for alleged violations of the Perishable…

Costco's Kirkland Brand frozen strawberries sicken customers

Marler Clark files Hepatitis A lawsuits

The hepatitis A attorneys at Marler Clark, a Seattle based law firm, filed lawsuits against Scenic Fruit Company, LLC (berry grower) and Californica Splendor,…

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Insights on helping close avocado demand gap projected by 2030

Updated findings from a forecast study by CIRAD, the French Agricultural Research Center for International Development, point to a surplus of fresh avocados in the global market by 2030 unle…

Eruption of Tonga volcano seems to be disrupting cultivation in Maine

As the Tonga volcano erupted 18 months ago in the Pacific, it caused a chain of events that Maine growers and homesteaders will deal with for at least the next…

Shapiro administration awards nearly $7.5 million to provide fresh fruits and vegetables in schools

The Pennsylvania Department of Education today announced that 252 schools in the Commonwealth will receive funding to provide fruits and vegetables to…

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US: Farmer funding opportunities database launched

Community Alliance with Family Farmers has launched a new Farmer Funding Opportunities Database, available online in English and Spanish. The database…

Scientists claim lima beans are thé next vegan protein

New project aims to make lima beans the next big food trend

Will the lima bean be the next sought-after plant-based protein? A new project might just propel the humble bean into the spotlight. Sarah Dohle, former…

Research study claims that vegetable eaters are happier than those who avoid greens

Research from the Grand Forks Human Nutrition Research Center, a U.S. Department of Agriculture facility in North Dakota, has determined that test subjects who…

Agri trade surplus Mexico up 8% in first half of year

Mexico registered an agri-food trade surplus of US $5.3 billion in the first six months of 2023. The surplus was led by exports of avocados, tomatoes and…

Fearsome drought causes delays to Panama Canal shipping

Shipping trying to pass through the Panama Canal is facing long delays and added costs, as authorities tackle what they call ‘unprecedented’ drought conditions…

Present and future of Mexico's mango industry

Mexico is one of the countries with the greatest agri-food wealth in the world and it has a powerful and very noteworthy mango industry. The Mexican…

But premium oranges continue to perform well

Mixed Summer season for South African citrus in China

TopSun Fresh is a relatively new company established in 2020 that has quickly built its reputation in the Chinese import fruit market. The company…

Indian avocado importer launches ‘Mini Gems’ with single and duo packaging

Abacate, an avocado importer in India, has announced the expansion of its product range with the introduction of Abacate Mini Gems in new…

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Maputo shows the way in futureproofing farms and food resources

DP World has transformed the port of Maputo, Abhilash Kunjupilla of Imperial Clearing and Forwarding, a DP World company, told the International Fresh…

The Loukkos region concentrates the bulk of Moroccan soft fruit and avocado production

Loukkos region is spared the effects of the heatwave

While the Souss Massa region was hard hit by extreme temperatures exceeding 50 Celsius, resulting in widespread crop losses, anxious eyes turned to the…

Paula Del Valle: “If I skip any stage of the post-harvest, I’m in trouble”

Berries post-harvest masterclass to take place in September

According to Paula Del Valle, post-harvest specialist and general manager at MyBlueproject, the post-harvest handling of the fruit can’t be underestimated in…

Orange exports up 22%, grapefruit 55%

Official stats: Egyptian citrus exports increased by 21% this year

Official Egyptian export records reveal a 21% increase in the volume of citrus fruit exported this season compared to last. From September 2022 to June…

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Is machine harvesting the key to the success for the UK blueberry industry?

The UK blueberry harvest got underway around six weeks ago and was a little late getting started, but this was mostly confined to the east coast of…

Evergreen acquires minority stake in Rotterdam terminal

One of the major container shipping companies in Taiwan, Evergreen, has reportedly acquired a 20% stake in the Euromax terminal of Rotterdam port in the…

The world's top ten artichoke producers

Artichoke is a vegetable that is widely produced throughout the world, as evidenced by the ranking of the Top 10 producers of this vegetable, which are…

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Watermelon spillage cause of delays on M25

After a load of watermelons dropped from a lorry, the M25 had to partially be closed while the motorway was cleared of the fruit. The spillage occurred…

Onion prices up approximately 40% at Navi Mumbai

After tomatoes and green vegetables, it is onion that has affected the household budget. In the last fortnight, the price of onion has seen around 40 per cent…

With further drops expected

Central Bank of Kenya says food prices have dropped

According to a survey by the Central Bank of Kenya, domestic food prices have gone down. The sixth Agriculture Sector Survey was conducted between July 11 -…