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Peru transitions to high-flavor table grape varieties

Peru plays a substantial role in table grape production as well as exports and the country’s role continues to grow. “This year, we’re seeing 10 to 11% production growth from…

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Winter citrus, red currants, and more

Which produce varieties get a holiday boost this season?

When we think of produce that tends to be popular for the holidays, cranberries and chestnuts may come to mind. “Around the holidays we also typically see a lift in Brussels…

California rains a short-term disruption to strawberry season

Rain in California halted strawberry harvest for some growers in Santa Maria and Oxnard. Markon Cooperative reports that Santa Maria received more than two inches of rain this…

Association of Agrarian Producers Guilds of Peru -

Peru violent protests: “Country and agricultural sector in a critical situation”

The ongoing violent protests in Peru, which have seen the storming of an airport, cancellation of flights to the country, major roadblocks and the death of at least seven…

February marks the start of “volcano plum” season

An eruption of color will arrive in the first few weeks of 2023 with lemon plums brought to market by Oppy. Representing the largest slice of lemon plum crop brought to North…

Don Christopher of Christopher Ranch has passed away

It’s with great sadness that Christopher Ranch reports that Don Christopher passed away on Dec. 12th, 2023. Don Christopher in the field. Don was a third-generation California…

December apple storage down 7+ percent compared to 2021

Each month, the US Apple Association asks its storage survey participants about the total number of apples in storage. The subsequent monthly survey then…

North America has high demand for Deglet Noor dates

Algerian dates are receiving a constantly increasing demand from North American markets, according to Mr. Mohammed Merzoug, CEO of the Algerian dates grower…

Rabobank

US sweet potatoes: Industry challenges and how to overcome them

In recent years, the US sweet potato industry has been contending with loss of market share in European markets, declining domestic foodservice demand, and stagnant yields.…

New avocado board executive committee announced for 2023 board year

The Hass Avocado Board (HAB) has announced its newly-elected executive committee board members that will be serving for the 2023 board year. As of December 6, 2022, the following…

Special Latin America

Entrepreneurs in Colombia launch a project to produce up to 3,500 organic lettuces per week

A project led by Angelica Tovar Ramirez, a university student and member of the Guiando Territorio Foundation, will produce up to 3,500 units of organic…

Global Focus Exotic/Tropical Fruit

Giovanelli Fruchtimport AG

Oliver Wanner, Giovanelli Fruchtimport, on the import of lychees and tropical avocados

"Slow sales mark the start of Madegassian lychee season"

In week 49, the first Madegassian lychees of this season were shipped out. "We are observing a normal start to the season, similar to other years. On one hand, volumes are…

Retail

Dreamstime

Washington Attorney General appeals to block Albertsons’ $4bln dividend

NotCo closes $70mln in funding to fuel new B2B platform

Online grocery sales decline: SurveyU.S. online grocery sales in November dropped about 10% from the year-earlier period to $7.7bln, according to the monthly Brick Meets…

Blueberry shock virus caused annual crop losses of 34-90% in Pacific Northwest

Research team fights blueberry virus to help US fruit on US shelves

Researchers at the Horticultural Crops Production and Genetic Improvement Research (HPCGIR) Unit in Corvallis, Oregon, are developing new cultivars of not just…

New CEO takes the helm at Blue Diamond Growers

Blue Diamond Growers chairman of the board Dan Cummings announced that Kai Bockmann will join the agricultural cooperative and global consumer packaged goods…

Utopia Foods recalls “Enoki Mushrooms” due to possible health risk

Utopia Foods Inc of Glendale, NY, is recalling its 200g packages of “Enoki Mushrooms”, imported from China and distributed nationwide in the US, because they have the…

Mitchell van der Drift named CEO of Mountain High

Mitchell van der Drift has been named CEO of Mountain High Greenhouse Construction, effective January 1st, 2023. The company is one of America’s largest…

Chile's table grape export season is delayed by 2 weeks

The table grape season has been delayed by about two weeks as a result of the cold in the spring, according to information delivered to Simfruit by IQosulting.…

International experts help Venezuela strengthen its capacities to fight the Fusarium disease

The Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA), in alliance with the Faculty of Agronomy of the Central University of Venezuela…

USDA

Fresh apples, grapes, and pears: world markets and trade

Peru forecast to become world’s top grape exporter

World production for 2022/23 is forecast down 3.9 million metric tons (tons) to 78.8 million as a weather‐affected crop in China more than offsets gains in the European Union…

Lauriane Le Leslé:

French tomato and cucumber producers in Mexico

Earlier this month, the producers of Tomatoes and Cucumbers in France took a 5-day trip to Mexico in order to discover the Mexican production methods and facilities. Organized…

USDA

Chile : Citrus Annual

Chilean lemon production estimated to decrease by 30 percent due to frost

In marketing year (MY) 2021/22, citrus yields decreased due to frost during the winter in the Valparaíso, Metropolitana, and O’Higgins regions. FAS Santiago estimates lemon…

Strawberry volumes increase by 20% in Egypt

The strawberry season in Egypt will see an increase in volume, according to Mr. Mohammed Ezzat, CEO of Green Nile Egypt. Mr. Ezzat explains: "The increase will be around 20%,…

Exporting to Russia or Ukraine is a huge risk

War in Ukraine has caused many challenges for Egyptian citrus

The Egyptian citrus industry has suffered quite a bit from the war between Ukraine and Russia. After speaking to citrus exporters, it has become clear that…

Punnet shortages felt in South Africa’s table grape packhouses

Punnets are in very short supply this season: for its table grapes and stonefruit exports alone, South Africa needs, at a conservative estimate, 550 million punnets per year.…

Belgian delegation reflect on successful trade mission

"Concrete negotiations about Belgian Conference pears access to Japanese market"

Last week, a 600-strong Belgian delegation visited Japan on an economic trade mission. Princess Astrid led the group which included Flanders' Agricultural and Fisheries…

DG agri dashboard - Citrus

Average weighted price for oranges stood at €80 per 100 kgs in November 2022

The average weighted price for oranges (in € per 100 kgs) stood at €80 in November 2022, almost corresponding to the monthly 5-year maximum and €7 above the 5-year average. European…

“We hope that apple prices will increase after New Year”

The Polish apple season is slowing down slightly with Christmas around the corner. According to Mateusz Wajnert, head of sales for Polish apple exporter Galster, their season…

Citronex / PPO Siechnice:

"By adding TOV's to our assortment, we're looking into possibly exporting more to Western Europe"

The first tomatoes are starting to gain color in the greenhouses of Polish grower Citronex, yet it’s not the usual pink shade. This year, the company has decided to also grow…

“We extended the shelf-life of cherries to 42 days”

Using an IoT sensor that communicates with the FreshSens AI platform can inform traders about the shelf-life of their stored produce, says FreshSens CEO Baran Baykurt…

BASF and StePac

Partnership develops sustainable packaging for shelf-life extension of fresh produce

BASF SE, based in Ludwigshafen, Germany and StePac Ltd. based in Tefen, Israel, have joined forces to create the next generation of sustainable packaging specifically for the…

Naïo Technologies raises 33 million USD to accelerate its industrial and commercial growth

Global player in agricultural robotics, Naïo Technologies, has closed a 33 million USD (€32m) fundraising. Led by Mirova, the affiliate of Natixis Investment Managers…

Haulage prices down 11% in the past year, but likely to rise in busiest period

UK road freight prices fall for second consecutive month ahead of Christmas rush

The average price-per-mile for road freight vehicles has dropped for the second month in a row, as the industry prepares for its peak demand period. Haulage price changes are driving…

EastFruit

Local lemons are not in demand, while imports are growing

Lemon crisis in Tajikistan and Uzbekistan

According to EastFruit analysts, prices for lemons in Tajikistan and Uzbekistan have fallen to record lows and keep declining. “Even the retail price for…

Apple and pear consumption linked to lower risk of stroke

Like many other health conditions, what you eat can play a role in your likelihood of suffering a stroke. This is because having high blood pressure, high…

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