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GLOBAL OVERVIEW ORANGES

A look at the global orange market paints a varied picture. Generally speaking, there seems to be no shortage of oranges in most production countries, though both South Africa…

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Port of Long Beach sees bump in imported cargo containers carrying produce last month

While last month, the Port of Long Beach saw its most active April and continued to set a streak of single-month records set in 2022, produce was very much a part of that. In…

Apple growers face challenges and assess growing improvement options for 2022

World pressures, cost increases and how to produce apples better. These were some of the topics touched up on Hazel Technology’s virtual Apple Quality Summit yesterday as the…

José Luis Bustamante, president of Naturberry and the National Association of Berry Exporters, Aneberries:

"In the first quarter, Mexican berry exports exceeded those of tequila, beer and avocado"

As of week 19, Mexico's strawberry exports were nearing 50 million boxes. "Baja California is still exporting, but the export season from central Mexico is over with the…

Poll: Americans see produce essential to personal and planetary health

Despite overwhelming public acceptance of fruits and vegetables as essential to the health of their families, kids and the future of the planet, close to half of all Americans…

US apple industry takes up call to end costly tariffs

The U.S. Apple Association joined more than 40 agriculture and food groups to call for the elimination or reduction of U.S. tariffs being imposed on other countries that in…

Jose Chaves, Tropicales del Valle: "Pineapple prices stable, very good on the spot market"

Costa Rican pineapples selling well on world markets

Ready-to-eat Golden pineapples from Costa Rica are selling well across Europe, in the USA and in the Mediterranean markets. “For the first five months of the year prices have…

Grow Farms Texas adds to its sales team

Grow Farms Texas welcomes Norma McClain to its sales and marketing team in McAllen, Texas. As an account sales team member, McClain is primarily responsible for growing sales…

Berries Paradise and Agrovision form berry marketing partnership to serve North America

Berries Paradise and Agrovision have formed a berry marketing partnership to serve North America. This joint venture creates a year-round, vertically…

Real-time tracker recognized at THAIFEX Anuga Asia

Emerson’s new GO real-time 4G/5G tracker was selected as one of the Top Innovative Products of 2022 at the THAIFEX Anuga Asia trade show. The product was among 42 finalists…

"Energy inflation is forcing people to look closer at ways of reducing consumption while maintaining product quality”

The whole fresh produce supply chain is under pressure due to inflation in energy, production and labour costs and food waste has long been a topic of discussion. Can…

Special Asia

Interview with Huizhan Wholesale Merchant

"Choosing the right direction is the foundation of our sustainable development"

Zhejiang Sango Trading Co., Ltd. is a service-oriented fruit industry chain enterprise, integrating overseas trade, domestic wholesale, terminal retail services, and planting…

Global Focus Melons/Kiwifruit

Atlas Obscura

Medley of efforts may bring back the forgotten fruit

What happened to Montreal’s legendary melon?

A century ago, Manhattan residents with a hankering for dessert might flick on their finest frock coat, get a table at a white-tablecloth restaurant, and order a juicy slice…

Retail

Dreamstime

JRW Realty has facilitated the acquisition of six Walmart Neighborhood Markets in Louisiana

Costco reported a fall in gross margins

US: 3 takeaways from Dollar General, Dollar Tree earnings that sent stocks soaringDollar Tree and Dollar General boosted their outlook for the year, as shoppers squeezed by…

Organic grower introduces new certified stonefruit program

Homegrown Organic Farms is introducing its Regenerative Organic Certified™ (ROC™) stonefruit program as part of its ongoing commitment to caring for the land and the people it…

Hawai`i Department of Agriculture

HDOA is accepting applications for Specialty Crop Block Grant Program Fiscal Year 2021

The Hawai`i Department of Agriculture (HDOA), Market Development Branch is currently accepting applications for the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP)…

Covid lockdown is costing Shanghai its top trading hub title

The fallout of China’s Covid Zero policy is starting to show in Shanghai’s financial markets, as the city is losing its top currency trading hub title.…

Himachal growers want 100% import duty on apples

Apple growers from Himachal Pradesh have requested Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur to urge PM Modi to increase the import duty on apple to 100 per cent. In a…

Kenya focuses on Malaysian markets with avocados in diversification plans

Kenya is eyeing the Malaysian market for the export of avocado as it seeks to expand its reach beyond the traditional buyers. The plant regulator-Kenya Plant…

“There is a very high demand for grapes this week”

The grape season in Egypt is starting up, and due to warmer weather the season has come a bit early. Demand should be solid, with the focus of one exporter being on the Gulf…

Twamanguruka Nghidinwa: “Food security through subsistence, rainfed farming is not sustainable anymore”

How Namibia is taking charge of its own food production

Throughout the country, the Namibian Ministry of Agriculture runs farms that bolster food security on a dual track while drawing subsistence farmers into commercial…

Mattina Fresh

Pear season underway with strong demand and export program to recommence

Australian fresh produce company, Mattina Fresh has transitioned from its summer stone fruit season to the winter pome fruit season, with the commencement of its pear packing.…

Grocery prices soar due to supply problems

Across Australia, prices for fresh fruit and vegetables are expected to soar over the coming weeks as supply chain woes continue to affect supermarkets.…

Pea-k your own peas

Yes Peas! launches competition to mark Great British Pea Week 2022

The Yes Peas campaign, supported by the British Pea industry and British Growers, have released the following competition to celebrate Great British Pea Week…

Last sprint for the challenging Polish apple season

"Higher costs will stop some growers investing in their orchards"

It’s been a very tough season for Polish apple exporters, especially when put in contrast with the previous season, says Jakub Krawczyk, export manager for Appolonia: “Our…

European retailers called out for not going all-in on curtailing plastic pollution

Large retailers across Europe are being called out for what a coalition of NGOs considers promoting false solutions to the plastic pollution crisis and perpetuating double…

"It's a good thing this isn't my first fruit and vegetable sector job"

Ruud den Boer landed a dream job in October when he joined Oxin Growers as Greenhouse Vegetables Commercial Manager. Since times are turbulent in the greenhouse vegetable…

Kronen evaluates exhibitions in Berlin and Cologne:

Innovative food processing technology impresses international trade show visitors

For Kronen GmbH, April was dominated by the two trade fairs Fruit Logistica and Anuga Foodtec. A few weeks after the last fair, they are taking stock. "We are delighted to…

Is the economy threatening packaging sustainability?

As tougher economic times start to bite, Chris Fiander, Marketing Manager at the Westpak Group in the United Kingdom, explores if having more environmentally sustainable…

2022-2023 forecast for São Paulo and West-Southwest Minas Gerais citrus belt

Orange crop forecast at 316.95 million boxes

The 2022-2023 orange crop forecast for the São Paulo and West-Southwest Minas Gerais citrus belt, published on May 26, 2022 by Fundecitrus in cooperation with Markestrat,…

Skyrocketing price of fertilizer and pesticides cause food and vegetable price rises

Маnу Веlіzеаnѕ аrе tаkіng tо ѕосіаl mеdіа tо ехрrеѕѕ thеіr соnсеrnѕ аbоut thе hіgh соѕt оf vеgеtаblеѕ аnd fооd рrоduсtѕ іn Веlіzе. Rесеntlу, the cаbіnеt rеvіеwеd thе…

Brazil: Banana production projected to be 50% higher than in 2021

In 2022, Santa Catarina should increase banana production by 50% compared to the previous year, according to the Center for Socioeconomics and Agricultural…

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