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High attendance at Global Produce & Floral Show in Anaheim

Purple tomatoes, more convenience products, an expansion of sustainable packaging options, the appearance of vertical farm booths, and discussing the…

More mushrooms in the market impacts demand

Demand for mushrooms is on the slower side. “We don’t know why it has been off. Obviously, the current economic situation and inflated food costs would…

Stronger pricing on Wisconsin fresh cranberries

Wisconsin is close to finishing harvesting what looks to be a good to normal-sized crop of cranberries. “Habelman Bros., the grower we’re representing,…

Costa Rica increasing pineapple export volumes after dip in production

The tropical pineapples industry in Costa Rica is busy recovering following a drop in production after natural flowering says, Jose Carlos Chaves,…

Canadian producers warn proposed plastic reductions could drive up prices

A proposed federal plan to curb plastic packaging is on a timeline that Canadian fruit and vegetable producers are calling “problematic” and “unrealistic.” In…

ToBRFV and new, resistant varieties topics at online tomato mini symposium

The tomato world is changing fast. ToBRFV is necessitating strict hygiene rules, and there are many new resistant or high-tolerance varieties. Growers have to…

Baker Farms voluntarily recalls run of Kroger 16-ounce bagged Collard Greens

Baker Farms of Norman Park, GA is voluntarily recalling a single production run of Kroger 16-ounce bagged Collard Greens, due to possible Listeria…

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FVGC expresses disappointment over senate amendment excluding greenhouses from full carbon pricing exemptions

The Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada (FVGC) expressed their profound disappointment regarding the Senate amendment to Bill C-234. The amendment,…

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U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement seasonal perishable products - weekly update

Movement of avocados from Mexico through Texas expected to increase

Produce exports out of Guatemala are being limited by political unrest. The Guatemalan fresh produce supply chain is experiencing logistical delays due…

UGA Extension provides ‘boots on the ground’ to fight farmer mental health crisis

It is no secret that the success of Georgia's No. 1 industry rests in the hands of one key group: farmers. But across generations of farmers who have…

Big part of FDOC budget will fund social media promotions

The majority of the Florida Department of Citrus’ (FDOC) $58,200 budget for gift fruit marketing in 2023–24 will fund promoted social media content. FDOC…

Sugar Belle is cold hardiest among non-satsumas

A survey by 15 Extension agents showed Sugar Belle mandarin to be the most cold-hardy non-satsuma citrus variety following a major freeze in Georgia in…

Cargo rises due to labor pact, heightened consumer confidence

Strongest September on record at port of Long Beach

The Port of Long Beach achieved its busiest September on record, boosted by consumer demand for holiday-related goods, recent ratification of a labor pact…

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National Retail Report - specialty crops

Grapes, pears, persimmons, pomegranates and cranberries provided an autumn flavor to ads

From miniature to pie varieties to jumbo sized jack o' lanterns, pumpkins of all sizes decorated stores and ad flyers this week. Seventeen varieties of…

Pre-solicitation announcement for Section 32 purchase of fresh grapefruit, oranges and mandarins

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced plans to purchase Fresh Grapefruit, Oranges and Mandarins for distribution to various food nutrition…

Suzanne Slack, assistant professor and extension fruit crop specialist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach:

'Drought and heat impacted Iowa apple crop in 2023'

Although Iowa apple growers experienced an overall mild season with some early frost damage, Suzanne Slack, assistant professor and extension fruit crop…

Soft fruits and avocados are particularly affected

Storm Bernard causes important damage to crops in Morocco

A violent storm hit Morocco over the weekend, accompanied by strong sand-laden winds reaching 106 km/h in some areas. The storms are attributed to…

FPEF's graduate placement programme changes lives

South Africa’s Fresh Produce Exporters Forum believes in the potential of the fruit industry in bringing positive change to society. It has realised…

Morocco conquering German market with its sweet peppers

Morocco increases its exports of sweet peppers to all important destinations, including Germany, reports EastFruit. For several seasons in a row,…

Egypt emerges as third largest carrot supplier to EU

According to the results of the MY 2022/23, Egypt became the third largest supplier of carrots to the EU market, increasing its exports in this…

"I looked at the process from harvest right through to the retail shelf" -Chris Catto-Smith - Freshport Asia

"We were able to get trial shipments going and eventually recover the corn market for Thai growers"

Australian-born Chris Catto-Smith worked for many years in the logistics and supply chain in Southeast Asia and the corporate retail world, holding…

Nashik district onion exports up, despite 40% duty

Despite a 40% duty on onion exports, the export of onions from Nashik district in India is gaining momentum. The export initially declined after the imposition…

Intended to drive logistics and market access expansion across sub-Saharan Africa

DP World and Standard Bank conclude US$ 365.1 million facility agreement

DP World has extended its long-standing partnership with leading pan-African bank, Standard Bank, by concluding a US$365.1 million facility agreement…

Rijk Zwaan presents the first findings of Botany trial:

"Finding innovative ways for energy reduction in the cultivation process"

Recently, Rijk Zwaan informed the industry about a trial at Botany, a research and development partner, that aims for energy reduction in the…

NEPG potato prices stabilise despite quality concerns

The Mintec Benchmark price for Dutch potatoes has stabilised at €120/mt this week. This represents a 51% decrease compared to the previous year. However, it's…

AHEIA rebrands to Australian Horticulture Trade

Australian Horticulture Trade is the new name for the organisation representing Australian importers, exporters, growers and packers of fresh products involved…

Australian farmers fearful of 11th hour dud deal with EU

Farmers are urging the Australian Government not to sign an impending trade deal with the European Union unless major improvements are put on the table for…

Ashdod Port: first war-related surcharges announced

Israel's Ashdod Port, one of the largest ports of the country, is continuing to operate normally despite the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas,…

Cold storage industry succeeds in meeting climate change target

The Cold Chain Federation announces today that the businesses participating in the Government’s Climate Change Agreement (CCA) for cold stores succeeded in…

Top-10 most unusual fruits rapidly gaining popularity

According to EastFruit, global trade of exotic fruits is growing extremely fast. We decided to create a top-10 strangest exotic fruits, some of which could…

Food scientists are working hard to adapt produce to climate change

In February, scientists and farmers from the Hot Climate Partnership introduced the “Tutti” to the world; this is a crisp red apple variety that is genetically…

Germany is the largest fresh produce importer in Europe

Germany relies on imports to guarantee a year-round supply of fresh produce. Almost 40% of Germany’s fresh fruit and vegetable imports come from…