New purple sweet potato variety may drive U.S. exports to Europe

Not many produce items make their way over from the United States to the European continent. However, sweet potatoes are an exception. Between 2007 and…

Pricing pressure on California’s cherry crop this season

California is seeing a large set on its cherry crop. "It's one of the largest sets we've had in the industry. It is also a good quality crop," says Joe…

California grape season may avoid another late start

While it's still early, there are signs of a good growing season for the upcoming California grape crop. "A lot of the grapes are in bloom right now,"…

Canadian market next for produce shelf life extension technology

Hazel Technologies Inc. was recently named to Fast Company magazine's "Most Innovative Companies" list. The company and the other honorees were honored…

World Bee Day, May 20

Macro-sanctuary has tripled bee population

On World Bee Day, One Banana announces a significant achievement: the beehive within its macro-sanctuary, located at its natural ingredients processing…

GEM avocados now available at select Costco warehouses

California shipper of GEM avocados, Index Fresh, announces that their seasonal GEM offering will now be available at Costco warehouses in select…

CPMA welcomes Loblaw’s support for Canada’s Grocery Code of Conduct

Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA) is pleased with Loblaw Companies Limited's announcement to support Canada's Grocery Code of Conduct (the…

USMCA seasonal perishable products weekly update

Light demand and slow movement of avocados from Mexico continues

Avocados from Mexico continued to experience light demand and slow movement. Shippers are hoping to see more activity in the upcoming week with…

Laurel wilt is a significant threat to United States avocado industry

The United States Department of Agriculture identifies Laurel Wilt as a significant threat to the laurel family of trees, including avocados, caused by…

Historically low orange production forecasted in Brazil for 2024-2025

Fundecitrus, a Brazilian association of citrus growers and juice industries, has released a 2024-2025 orange crop forecast, predicting a 24.36%…

National Retail Report - specialty crops

Graduation and Memorial Day celebrations the main fresh produce promotions seen in U.S. stores

Graduation and Memorial Day celebrations were the main promotions seen in stores this week. Retailers were ready with party trays, celebratory floral…

AFBF appreciates release of House Farm Bill Text

The American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall commented on the release of a farm bill draft in the House Agriculture Committee. "AFBF appreciates…

Vermont fruit growers seek recovery after devastating frost

Fruit growers in Vermont are aiming for a recovery this summer after a severe frost on May 17-18 last year destroyed fruit blossoms and damaged vines across…

Panama Canal increases daily transits

The Panama Canal Authority has announced that it has increased the number of daily transits from 24 to 31, mainly benefiting Classic Panamax-sized…

Sebastian Ochoa:

“New blueberry plantation expansion in China is very huge”

The rate of new blueberry fields being established in China is "very, very huge" says Sebastian Ochoa, owner of Consultora Agrícola Santa María, a…

Higher prices for Indian pomegranates

The export of pomegranates is booming in India, says Sumit Bhujbal, Business Development Manager of Indian fresh produce exporter Shubham Enterprises:…

Pier 2 privatisation still “up in the air”

Durban port equipment failure is a worry

Only seven out of sixteen ship-to-shore cranes are operating at Durban Container Terminal (DCT) which are, remarks an independent logistics advisor,…

Fresh deciduous fruit annual - South Africa

SA exports of deciduous fruit in MY 2023/24 increased due to higher production

The cold and wet winter of 2023 provided favourable conditions for deciduous fruit and aided in improved production volumes. Production is expected to…

François Moran, Tropibana

Pineapple season marked by limited supply, high prices and average quality

It is a complicated period for the pineapple market, with "limited supply" and rather "heterogeneous" quality, according to François Moran of…

6+6 Rotopack by REC Packaging Solutions

An ultra-delicate weighing machine with packing bench

Being delicate is very important for weighing machines, and 6+6 Rotopack is an ultra-delicate weighing machine with a packing bench by REV Packaging Solutions which is available aft…

Grønt Fra Nord opens new farm in Fauske

Norway: Maintaining import prices ‘to stay relevant’

"We are delighted to open the doors of our newly built factory in Fauske, equipped with tailored technology, this facility has a vast capacity to…

Embracing Mediterranean fruits key for Hungarian fruit farmers

The fruit sector in Hungary needs to adapt to climate change to survive. In a recently published analysis on the issues that fruit growers face in…

Average wholesale prices of bananas in Europe - week 19

The average wholesale price of European bananas at €102 per 100 kgs in Spain

In week 19, the average wholesale price of European bananas stood at €102 per 100 kgs in Spain.Average wholesale prices of bananas from Latin America were…

UB research -

New methodologies to prevent fraud in determination of geographical origin of hazelnuts

Food fraud concerning the geographical origin of hazelnuts intended for consumption is a problem that damages the agri-food sector and generates…

PepsiCo unveils 200 million euro investment in Belgian plant

PepsiCo has unveiled plans to boost its production capabilities at its Veurne plant in Belgium, with an investment exceeding 200 million euros aimed at…

CMA CGM EBITDA down 30% in geopolitical environment impeding fluidity of global trade

The Board of Directors of the CMA CGM Group, a global player in sea, land, air and logistics solutions, under the chairmanship of Rodolphe Saadé,…

DG agri dashboard: apples

EU calculated apples prices in April at €92 per 100 kgs

EU calculated apples prices in April, based on the simple average of the four major EU member states, came in at €92 /100 kgs, €1 lower compared to the…

94.74% of growers supported the proposed Potatoes New Zealand levy

Potatoes New Zealand has been given a strong mandate by potato growers to work on their behalf for the next six-year potato levy cycle. The Declaration…

Shiploads of premium WA avocados arrive in India

The Cook Government is celebrating the arrival of Western Australian avocados in India and supporting the new export market to grow. More than 320 tonnes of…

New Zealand sees a drop in SunGold kiwifruit licence values

The latest tender round for SunGold kiwifruit licences in New Zealand has concluded, with a noticeable decrease in auction values compared to the previous…

NZ fresh deciduous fruit semi-annual

Substantial drop in New Zealand’s apple planted area in 2023/2024

New Zealand's apple planted area in the 2023/2024 market year (MY) is forecast to be 9,200 hectares (ha), a substantial drop from 11,000 ha at the…

Shift in Australian almond consumption patterns in India

Almonds have long been integrated into India's cultural practices, from urban areas like Mumbai to rural regions such as Kanpur. The tradition of consuming…

Customer dissatisfied with vegetable portion size from delivery service

A customer named Nan Wei expressed dissatisfaction on social media after receiving a vegetable dish from Alijiang through the Deliverychinatown app,…

Potato price surge in India due to supply shortage

Potato prices have witnessed a 25% increase in the past week at the wholesale market in Vashi, attributed to a continuous supply decline. The situation is not…

Farmers in Rajshahi encouraged to produce export-quality mango

Agricultural experts in the Rajshahi region, encompassing the extensive Barind tract, have emphasized the importance of cultivating export-grade mangoes to…