Record numbers of Peruvian and Chilean grapes this season

It's anticipated that a record volume of Peruvian and Chilean grapes are being imported into the U.S. this season. "Industry-wide, Peru is set to…

Pat McCullough of ProducePay

“We developed a model that makes working capital for growers bankable”

ProducePay was founded with the idea to help Latin American farmers export their produce to the United States. Since its foundation back in 2014, the…

Volume picking up on Mexican yellow mangoes

Yellow Mexican mangoes have begun shipping. "Some people started with irradiated fruit in late December and then the hot water-treated fruit began in…

Chilean blueberry exports rise 11% in 2024-2025, with U.S. as top destination

The Chilean Fruit Blueberry Committee's Crop Report reveals that Chilean blueberry exports reached 83,321 tons in the 2024-2025 season, an 11% increase from…

Venomous snake from Ecuador found in banana shipment at New Hampshire grocery store

A mildly venomous snake from Ecuador was discovered in a banana shipment at a New Hampshire grocery store. The New Hampshire Fish and Game Department reported…

Valentine’s Day boosts produce and floral sales as total ads rise 5%

Valentine's Day promotions treated shoppers to colorful displays of sweet and savory treats and glorious arrays of floral arrangements. Valentine's…

Applications open for California Agricultural Leadership Program Class 55

Applications are now being accepted for Class 55 of the (CALP). Applicants should be mid-career growers, farmers, ranchers, horticulturalists,…

Florida strawberry growers combat weather threats and disease to sustain supply

Florida contributes nearly 15% to the U.S. strawberry supply, with the Plant City-Dover region as the primary hub. Harvest timing is key before Valentine's Day…

North American potato production drops 3% in 2024, with U.S. output down 5%

On February 1, 2025, Idaho reported potato stocks of 73.0 million cwt with a disappearance of 62.2 million cwt. Oregon's stocks stood at 14.5 million cwt, with…

South African table grape exports increase by 4% up to week 6 of 2025

By Week 06 the South African table grape industry had passed the 80% mark of its packing season. A total of 60.70 million cartons were inspected for…

Vicente Polo and Félix Perona, from Frutas Fénix: "Rungis is setting a new trend in distribution"

"We have once again achieved good results in Europe with the Chocolate orange campaign"

The season for one of the most exclusive Navel oranges grown in Spain's Valencian Community, the Chocolate orange, came to a close at the end of…

Nergi celebrates 20th anniversary and unveils new visual identity at Fruit Logistica

Sofruileg celebrated 20 years of Nergi at Fruit Logistica. To mark the occasion, the company held a press conference to unveil the brand-new visual…

Visser Convenience enters partnership with AGF Direct

"Peeling undersized onions and shallots enables us to utilize our entire crop"

Visser Agro originally started as an arable farm specializing in growing seed potatoes and onions. However, about five years ago, owners Anne…

Bavaria:

"Raw material costs have risen by up to 60 per cent in some cases"

The raw material situation in the horseradish sector is extremely difficult at the moment, confirms the management of Schamel, Germany's leading…

Patrick Meinhardt on the professionalization of green asparagus cultivation

Is the residual use of old white asparagus plants for green asparagus still up-to-date?

At the Pfälzer Spargeltag (Palatinate Asparagus Day) in January, Patrick Meinhardt from Tannenhof Meinhardt in Weiterstadt explained their future…

'It's a Punjabi Farm Innit' - Bal Padda

"We want to do our take on Clarkson's Farm, our version of it"

Bal Padda, a soft fruit grower in the UK, has drawn a lot of attention with a unique documentary that highlights the realities of farming. Inspired by…

Hania Chahal, Lebanese agribusiness economist

"The Lebanese avocado season is still not missed"

Barely started, the Lebanese avocado campaign, like the rest of agricultural exports, was abruptly halted due to the war raging in the south of the…

"Investment in the Jordanian dates sector exceeds more than half a billion dollars"

The date industry in Jordan is seeing steady growth, says Ayham Fakheralden, a representative of Spectra Dates, a date exporter from Jordan: "The area…

“The acceptance of white asparagus of 24 cm has proven to be just a decision on paper”

Despite the fact that Greek asparagus exports have already begun in some farms working with advanced heat technology, the main season needs a few more…

Andero Keronen, No Bananas:

“We are forecasting a 50% increase in Valentine's week sales compared to last year.”

The Valentine's week of sales for berries, mango, and cut-fruit sales was really good across the Baltic States of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania for No…

Fighting bacteria on pome fruit and vegetables the natural way

A biostimulant made from natural extracts such as oregano oil, ReenolTM helps plants combat and withstand a range of harmful diseases and supports…

Millbank FX

Spoiler alert: Not quite, but most do

Does every business need FX risk management?

Almost every business with international exposure faces at least some degree of currency risk, whether they like it or not. But does every business…

Semi-dried tomatoes under the Fino Fresco brand

De Mooij Amsterdam offers semi-dried tomatoes from Sicily under its Fino Fresco brand. "While sun-dried tomatoes are completely dried to remove all…

Research GroentenFruit Huis

Tomatoes stand out amid declining consumer vegetable purchases

Tomatoes, cauliflower, broccoli, and fresh vegetables were the top choices in the purchased vegetable assortment in 2024. However, where there are winners,…

Kenya’s avocado production drops 11.2% in 2024 but set to rise 4% in 2025

In 2024, Kenya's avocado production declined by 11.2 percent to 562 thousand metric tons (TMT), driven by reduced rainfall. Despite this setback,…

UK supermarkets' British apple sales compared to overall grocery market share

Every month, we collate data from our British Apple & Pear growers on the number of British apples they sell to UK supermarkets. The latest data is…

Spedition Klümpen OHG

Germany:

"Temperature-controlled transport of fruit, vegetables and dairy products"

"Over the years, we have specialized in temperature-controlled transport of fruits, vegetables, and dairy products," Tim Klümpen explains during the…

Pakistan exports 105,690 metric tons of citrus fruit in six months, earning $30.9 million

Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan has shared data in the National Assembly regarding citrus fruit exports over the past six months. From July to…

Golden potato nematode found in Dominican Republic, posing threat to potato and tomato crops

The golden potato nematode, a pest with the potential to devastate potato crops by 100%, has been detected in the Dominican Republic. This pest also targets…

Meghalaya shiitake farmers partner with Japan's YATS for market expansion

On February 14, Hill Farmers' Shiitake Mushroom Co-op Soc. Ltd. of Meghalaya and YATS Corporation of Japan formalized a collaborative agreement. This…