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GLOBAL OVERVIEW STONE FRUIT

Frosty conditions in orchards in many countries this year have led to a slower start to many stone fruit productions across the globe, with Spain and Italy being particularly…

Consumers interest in beets continues to grow

Demand continues to grow for beets. “We’ve seen an increase in demand over the past five years,” says Tony Tomizza of Dominion Farm Produce Ltd. in Bradford, ON. He notes…

PanAmerican Seed's Kitchen Minis:

"Growing vegetables on your windowsill"

“PanAmerican Seed developed Kitchen Minis as a new way to grow plants that would not otherwise grow indoors. The consumers harvest over a few weeks, then repeat,” says Claire…

Plenty of Mexican mangoes though sizing is predominantly small

Supplies of Mexican mangoes are steady, though size and color are of note. Rodrigo Diaz of Rio Rico, AZ-based Diazteca says that as of June 1, 32.4 million cases of mangoes…

"It is quite a challenge to supply a whole range of specialty onions all year."

Dutchman discusses nine years of growing, processing onions in Canada

It's been nine years since Bas Melissant and his family emigrated from the Netherlands to Canada. He bought a farm near Norwich and founded MEN's Farming Inc. It supplies…

Shipments up to week 21 increased by 16% compared to the previous season

First Chilean lemons of the 2021 season are intended for the Far East and the US

The ASOEX Citrus Committee reported that the 2021 lemon season has already started. The harvest kicked off in week 15 with the Messina, Eureka and Genova…

United Fresh, PMA name senior management team for new association

Future co-CEOs Cathy Burns of PMA and Tom Stenzel of United Fresh have named seven current association staff leaders as the senior management team for the new…

"Brazilian muskmelons have great potential in the Chinese market"

Brazilian muskmelons received permission to enter the Chinese market for the first time last year. Many traders were still hesitant, so the import volume was not large.…

Mexican exports to the United States do impact fruit and vegetable prices in Mexico

The Bank of Mexico has verified that Mexican fruit and vegetable exports to the United States have an impact on the prices of these products in the domestic…

Study on green kiwifruit to treat chronic constipation

‘Consuming two green kiwifruit per day benefits patients with constipation’

The June issue of The American Journal of Gastroenterology includes an article on the effectiveness of over-the-counter therapies and green kiwifruit as a…

Special Mediterranean

China could become a very important market for Turkish cherries again this year

Turkish fruit exporter releases animated film encouraging children to eat fruit

While the cherry season has kicked off, one Turkish fruit exporter has launched an animated film, encouraging children to eat healthy fruits during the season. Meanwhile the…

Global Focus Cooling and Logistics

North Carolina: Innovative cooling method increases sweet potato profits

More than 100 operations across North Carolina now use negative horizontal ventilation to increase profits and shelf life of sweet potatoes for customers. This…

Retail

Kroger launches $5M, year supply of groceries giveaway for vaccinated customers, employees

Albertsons boosts its supplier diversity program

Kroger launches $5M, year supply of groceries giveaway for vaccinated customers, employeesKroger has launched its $5 million and groceries for a year giveaway to motivate…

New salsas launched in time for summer

F&S Produce Co., makers of Sam’s Fresh Salsa, introduced two new line extensions this month: a “smooth” medium-heat Cantina Style Salsa and “delightfully…

Texas: Bumper peach and blackberry crops forecast

Texas peach and blackberry producers are reporting above-average fruit sets, good growing conditions and very few issues as they near harvests. According to…

Partnership announced to support organic Fairtrade banana coops in Dominican Republic and Peru

Fairtrade France (Association Max Havelaar) has started a €1 million project funded by the French Development Agency and French supermarket chain Carrefour.…

New innovation in the plastic covering system

“Safe-D Vento 2 has ten times more ventilation than our previous product”

Innovation in plastic covering has come a long way, with covers protecting from weather and UV light as well as impacting the growth acceleration and brix levels of a product.…

Predictions for next apple season looking good so far

“There are still large volumes of apples in stock in Poland”

Demand for Polish apples is winding down a bit, although there are still more than enough apples available. Although the season for Gala apples has finished, other varieties…

Francesc Pena, manager of Sat Bepa:

"As of week 26, stone fruit prices may exceed those of last season"

Last week, the earliest producing areas of Lleida, namely the region of Segrià, started harvesting and marketing the first peaches and nectarines of the season. "Last Thursday,…

Teresa Agulló, manager of Alcudia Export-Fruit:

"The breva fig is a unique fruit that allows us to reach the markets without competing with other origins"

The breva fig campaign started last week in the Spanish municipalities of Albatera and Elche, in the province of Alicante; the earliest production areas of this fruit and the…

The Fruits and Vegetables Working Group analyzes the situation of the files it is currently working on

Spain advances in the negotiations to open new markets

The Fruits and Vegetables Working Group has held its number 18 meeting to review the files it's working on for the opening of new markets for the export of…

Jean-Pierre Bezuidenhout, Olympic Fruit

“It looks like it will be a good season for South African citrus”

The production of citrus in South Africa is growing. USDA reports in 2019-2020 season an increase by six percent. Just like in the 2018-2019 season. About half…

Vegetables turning fluorescent under stress

A team of researchers at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem has introduced a gene for a fluorescent protein (roGFP2) in a potato plant which is sensitive to the chemical…

Why do carrots turn white after peeling?

Carrots are a great vegetable. They’re healthy, taste good, have a crunchy bite and an attractive colour that contrasts nicely with other vegetables. But it’s not all that…

Staphyt

Australasian company looking forward to showcasing its latest research services at Hort Connections

Major Australian and New Zealand agricultural testing and research company, Staphyt, is currently involved in a number of key research and development projects in the…

Seeka announces capacity expansion for 2022, and delays decision on Pukenga development

Seeka Limited announces that it will build and commission a new kiwifruit MAF RODA packing machine in the KKP packhouse situated at Maketu Corner Te Puke,…

International students taking up work at Australian farms eligible for A$810 bonus

International students who work on Australia’s agricultural sector could be eligible for a cash bonus payment. Job seekers who take up a seasonal harvest job…

"Shipping costs account for nearly 60% of the price of onions exported from China to Europe"

Shipping costs are rising fast, while shipping is often delayed. In addition, the Chinese yuan is appreciating. These are the main challenges that the Chinese…

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