Later start to Florida blueberry season anticipated

The supply of imported blueberries is still steady coming out of Chile. "There are a few more weeks left in the import season and then we will be…

Taking a closer look at a fast-growing southeast port

With container volumes up 12.5 percent in 2024 over the previous year, the Port of Savannah is emerging as a port of option for produce growers and…

How a little PLU sticker can offer big solutions

There are a whole lot of reasons to take a closer look at that seemingly small PLU label on produce items. "There's been a big push globally in the…

Florida orange forecast rises slightly but remains 35% below last season

The USDA Agricultural Statistics Board has released the 2024–2025 Florida all-orange forecast, estimating total production at 11.6 million boxes, up 100,000…

Sunpunch apple launched for Canadian market

Summerland Varieties Corp. (SVC) has announced the release of the Sunpunch apple, developed by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada. This variety will be…

U.S. fruit consumption drops 7% driven by decline in juice intake

Total U.S. fruit intake declined 7 percent to 0.93 cup equivalent per person per day in 2017–18 from 1 cup equivalent in 2003–04. A 50-percent drop in…

Strategic partnerships help improve food security in Southwest Florida

Brighter Bites announced that its network of strategic partnerships in the Southwest Florida market is growing. These collaborations with local produce…

Another record broken

Photo report of Southern Exposure

From March 6 – 8, 2025 the Southeastern Produce Council (SEPC) held their annual Southern Exposure event, themed Produce Means Family. The theme was…

B.C. farmers face rising costs and import pressure amid tariff shifts

Recent U.S. tariffs have shifted focus towards local procurement, but British Columbian farmers face hurdles. Gagan Singh, an Abbotsford blueberry farmer,…

California almond exports hit by rising tariffs

California almond growers are navigating the complexities of trade disputes amid changes in international tariffs. With over 75% of California's almond…

U.S. apple storage down five percent from last year

According to a monthly survey, the total number of apples in storage on March 1, 2025, was 113 million bushels, five percent less than last March's total of…

PEI blueberry growers to vote on marketing board proposal

The PEI Wild Blueberry Growers Association (PEIWBGA) directors are advocating for the establishment of a commodity marketing board, urging growers to vote in…

Warm weather raises frost risk for Michigan apple orchards

Fruit farmers in Michigan are facing challenges due to recent warm weather patterns. The state, known for its 850 family-run apple orchards spanning…

Drug Enforcement Administration seizes $5 million in meth hidden in blueberry shipment in Texas

Last week, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) executed a drug bust at a McAllen, Texas warehouse, seizing meth valued at nearly $5 million. The…

Marcelo Salgado, Dusal Ecuador

The crisis in the Middle East has caused delays for Ecuador's bananas

"2024 was a very good year for our company. It was a year of consolidation, especially regarding volume and our customers," stated Marcelo Salgado, the…

Jorick Voorzee, Trendy Flavors:

"Mexico lost its biggest market for pecans overnight"

The 25% import tax on Mexican products announced by Trump has hit the Mexican industry like a bomb. That's also true for Dutchman Jorick Voorzee, who…

China imposes 100% tariff on Canadian pea imports

China has announced retaliatory tariffs targeting Canadian pea imports following Canada's decision to impose a 100% tax on Chinese electric vehicles and a 25%…

Peru hosts international blueberry technical tour in Pisco

On March 10, the Peru Blueberry Technical Tour 2025, organized by Blueberries Consulting, took place. Attendees, including professionals from Spain, Poland,…

Vietnam navigates tariffs to boost agricultural exports to U.S. and EU

Vietnam's agricultural sector, accounting for 73.3% of the economy, prioritizes exports. The US and Europe remain primary markets, with shares of 21.7% and…

Evidence shows avocado domestication began 7,500 years ago in Honduras

A collaborative research effort by anthropologists and evolutionary biologists from the U.S., alongside a Smithsonian Institution colleague, has revealed…

Danny Deen, Denimpex

“Chinese ginger is very pricey now”

Chinese ginger dominates the European market, with Brazilian and Peruvian products as supplements. "We used to import ginger from Peru, too, but in…

Successful 13th Blueberry Conference in Poland:

"Increased focus on premium products will inevitably change the standards on the blueberry shelf"

On March 6 and 7, the Polish blueberry industry hosted the 13th edition of the Blueberry Conference. Around 500 participants from numerous countries…

Henk van der Meij, Hars&Hagebauer:

"Mango sales recover from slump"

After a difficult 2024, consumers finally have mangoes back in their shopping baskets. High prices and limited availability had pushed mangoes somewhat into the background.…

Menno Molenaar, Fresh2You:

"Seamless transition from the European to Moroccan sprout season"

At Fresh2You, the Moroccan sprout season has kicked off. "We are selling the last Dutch sprouts this week, ensuring a seamless transition to the…

KIUÍ by ILFRES

The northern hemisphere green kiwi campaign is entering its final stages

Different stock situations are being recorded among the main continental producers of Hayward kiwi fruit varieties in Italy and Greece. Commenting on…

Gregal's VisionAgro: 25 years of know-how and a global technology partner

"More and more managers see technology as an ally to improve their day-to-day management"

Together with a global technological partner such as Microsoft, the company Gregal, which has extensive know-how in the sector, has launched…

"Pear exports remain stable with a slight uptrend"

"The market performance of fresh pears has picked up recently"

Since the beginning of the harvest season, pear exports have remained relatively stable, showing a steady overall increase. Meanwhile, the domestic…

Josua van Straaten – Ezulwini Pines

South African pineapples enjoy a good season during summer holiday

"Last year wasn't a bad year at all: the yield was good, and prices too," says Josua van Straaten, pineapple farmer in Hluhluwe, northern…

Simon Vale - Balle Bros

Excellent weather in New Zealand gives good quality onion and spread of sizes

The main New Zealand onion harvest started in the Pukekohe and Matamata areas in January. "The weather has been excellent for us," said Simon Vale from…

Hong Chew Kwek - Kwek Global

First South African lemons arrive in Singapore

Kwek Global, a Singapore import and export company has recently received the first shipments of South African lemons of the new season.Hong Chew Kwek,…

Looye inspires home cooks to serve something special this Easter

Focaccia Easter board with Looye honey tomatoes

"Easter is a time to enjoy and share precious moments together," says Looye. That's why the tomato grower is introducing the Focaccia Easter Board,…

New Horticulture Innovation Center to be established in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Greenhouse Management and Agri Marketing Co. (SGH), is partnering with Topian, the NEOM food company working to future-proof food systems, to…

All Maersk Saltoro cherries to be destroyed

Chinese authorities have decided that all the fruit in the 1,300 containers delivered by the Maersk Saltoro, which are currently being held in the port of…

Thailand's fruit exports hit $6.5 billion, driven by durian demand

Fruit emerged as Thailand's top agricultural export last year, with durian shipments exceeding US$3.79 billion, according to the Trade Policy and Strategy…

Himachal apple industry at risk from unquarantined plant imports

India's apple sector is navigating complex challenges due to unregulated plant imports and increased foreign apple shipments. The Kashmir Valley Fruit Growers…

Kashmir fruit union urges 100% duty on U.S. apple imports

The Kashmir Valley Fruit Growers Cum Dealers Union has called on the Indian government to implement a 100% duty on imported U.S. apples and to reject…

Shine Muscat grape prices hit four-year low in Vietnam

The wholesale price of Chinese Shine Muscat grapes in Vietnam has decreased to approximately US$0.55 per kilogram. In Thai Nguyen Province, vendor Hoa imported…

Euro rises on Ukraine ceasefire as U.S. dollar weakens

The euro reached a five-month peak following Ukraine's agreement to a 30-day ceasefire proposal. Concurrently, the U.S. dollar hit a one-week high before…