Abundant asparagus supply from Caborca, Mexico expected

Asparagus production in Caborca, Mexico is ramping up. "This is one of the largest asparagus growing regions, known for bringing high volumes to market…

Pricing strengthens on Minnesota potatoes

Red and yellow potato supply is tightening up. "I'll be finished probably next week and that's out of northern Minnesota," says Kevin R. Olson of Ben…

Radicchio Rosa supply extends past Valentine’s Day

There is more supply of Radicchio Rosa this year out of California. "At this time last year, we were almost out," says Francesca Fordice of J. Marchini…

Jumbo blueberries feature new label design

California Giant Berry Farms shared the availability of its Giant™ Blueberries. These large (20mm+) and flavorful berries are now available in a…

Changes to Board of Directors of Church Brothers Farms

Church Brothers Farms announced that after 15 years of dedicated service, Robert Thurber is retiring from its Board of Directors, leaving behind…

Blueberry council seeks nominees for importer positions

The USHBC's Industry Engagement Committee is seeking nominees for USHBC Importer #2, #3, and #4 Member and Alternate positions on the council, to serve a…

U.S. crop losses exceed $20.3 billion in 2024, with Texas, Minnesota, and California hardest hit

AFBF has calculated crop and rangeland damage estimates since 2021 to provide a window into the impacts of natural disasters on domestic food production. This…

Summary of IFPA’s Executive Leadership Summit in Berlin

International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) convened almost 200 leaders from 31 countries at the Executive Leadership Summit (ELS) in Berlin. One of…

American CANS Act mandates clear country-of-origin labels to support U.S. farmers and consumers

Rep. Josh Harder (CA-09) introduced bipartisan legislation, the AmericanConsumer Awareness of National Source (American CANS) Act, to protect local…

Produce Distributors Association names new member to Board of Directors

The Produce Distributors Association (PDA) has appointed Joseph Procacci III, vice president for business development at Procacci Holdings Company in…

Florida tomato production falls 27% in 2024, while Georgia onions and SC watermelons rise

Fresh produce production in Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina saw mixed results in 2024, with some crops experiencing declines while others posted…

Potatoes are a fit for anti-inflammatory diets

Fresh Solutions Network® (FSN) shared nutritional information on potatoes and explained why the recent Top 6 Diet Trends in 2025 stated that…

Washington agriculture at risk as potential mass deportations threaten 70% of farm labor

In Washington, agriculture is integral to the local economy, yet labor shortages pose challenges. With potential mass deportations under policies…

TerraForce secures $375K to advance AI-driven robotic harvesters for melons and pumpkins

TerraForce, based in Vincennes, Indiana, has secured $375,000 in funding from new investors to enhance its AI integration within the agriculture sector. The…

U.S. potato chip prices up 50% in a decade as climate change impacts crops

In the United States, the cost of potato chips has increased by nearly 50% over the past decade. Inflation plays a role, but climate change is another key…

USDA projections highlight fresh produce trends, trade shifts, and climate challenges through 2034

The USDA's latest long-term agricultural projections provide a detailed outlook on the fresh produce sector through 2034, highlighting key trends in…

Traditional apple varieties under pressure, but not forgotten

Elstars, Jonagolds, and Kanzis may dominate Dutch supermarket shelves, but you can still find apple varieties like Cox Orange, James Grieve, Delcorf,…

Jacques Beukes – Modderdrift Grapes

Excellent weather means quicker end to South Africa’s grape harvest

It's roundly acknowledged that South Africa's grape harvest will end sooner than initially expected, shares Jacques Beukes, Modderdrift Grapes'…

Israel’s Ori mandarin volumes 30% lower with 2025 season in full swing

Israel's Ori mandarin season is in full swing with about 30% lower volumes expected this 2025 season, says Yinon Osem, CEO of Edom Fruits in Israel.…

Unitec

"Our first robots for automated fruit picking will be ready in 2026"

"We are carrying out extensive research and, in 2026, field robots will be available that can go into orchards to pick fruit automatically. These…

Indalecio Cáceres, of San Isidro de Loxa: "This year's green asparagus production will exceed that of 2024"

"We hope to reach a good average price before asparagus production starts on the continent"

The green asparagus campaign is already underway in the Spanish province of Granada. "We started this year's harvest right after coming back from…

Chilean fruit seeks to boost its presence and growth in Europe

"Remoteness is a logistical challenge but we continue to make progress in accessing new markets"

"Our main objective is to continue promoting the diversification of the export basket, with more different products and services, more added value, and…

"More and more consumers are looking for natural and functional options such as exotic fruits"

The exotic fruit market is expanding, with growing demand in Asia and Europe. Consumers are increasingly interested in tropical and healthy products…

"The export prices of navel oranges expected to decline after mid-March"

Following the Chinese New Year, temperatures in navel orange production areas remained lower than expected, delaying the fruit's market entry and…

Visual sorting system Fruscan S7 Pro enhances citrus sorting in Turkey

Reemoon has achieved a milestone in the Turkish market with the successful launch of its citrus sorting equipment in Mersin, Turkey. This marks…

Laurie Suhr, Bondev

"Our anti-frost candles are effective, easy to use, with a very high calorific value"

Spring frosts have become increasingly unpredictable in recent years, so Bondev has decided to work to protect orchards during these particularly…

Citronex warns against scammers using the Yellow Fresh Fruits name

Citronex would like to warn their colleagues in the fresh produce industry about a scammer who is trying to buy bananas and pineapples using Yellow…

"We would guide the client with respect to the packaging material to be used"

Manasa Yeddula, managing director for the supplier of packaging solutions Bloomflex: "All produce breathes after it is harvested. Different produce…

More efficient quality control thanks to automation

In a short period, Wiskerke Onions improved its onion sorting line, not only in terms of efficiency but also regarding quality control. The automation…

Richard Cameron - 45 South

“This 45 South event also coincides with the arrival of our late seasonal variety Sentennial"

This week, New Zealand cherry grower 45 South Management Limited, with the support of New Zealand Trade and Enterprise, held a promotional event in…

Free container of onions to Rungis market trader

During Fruit Logistica, Wiscomex had an eye-catching trade fair promotion. The Dutch exporter of onions, potatoes, and garlic allowed all foreign onion…

Jamie Craig - Dori Australia

"Dori has certainly delivered on its promise of productivity and eating quality"

Volumes of the Italian Dori gold kiwifruit in Australia have been steadily increasing over the last few years and this season looks like it will be…

Additional resources deployed to counter windy conditions at Cape Town Container Terminal

Transnet Port Terminals (TPT) has increased the number of cranes and employees deployed at the Cape Town Container Terminal (CTCT) in a move to…

SHAFFE welcomes new president and vice-president

The Southern Hemisphere Association of Fresh Fruit Exporters (SHAFFE) has unanimously elected a new president and vice-president. SHAFFE's presidents…

The port of Chancay outperforms Chilean ports on the route to Asia

Concern in Chile is growing after a Chinese shipping company announced it had canceled its direct route from Asia to the maritime terminal of Lirquén, in the…

South African citrus industry warns port delays threaten export growth and job creation

"Finally quantifying the damage is an important step. In a certain sense, South Africa has gotten used to the destruction of value that has been happening on a…

Ceará to expand melon exports with 1,500-hectare farmland increase in 2025

Ceará is set to expand its melon farmland by 1,500 hectares for export in 2025, as noted by Silvio Carlos Ribeiro, Executive Secretary of Agribusiness at the…

Brazil's fruit exports rise 49% in a decade, reaching 1.1 billion tons in 2024

Brazil's fruit exports have increased by 49% over the past decade, with data from Agrostat showing a rise from 733.2 million tons in 2014 to 1.1 billion tons…

Brazil's grape exports drop 86% from December but hit six-year high for January

Brazilian grape exports experienced a downturn in January compared to previous months, according to Comex Stat data. The country exported 2,060 tons of…