GLOBAL MARKET OVERVIEW GINGER

As the Northern Hemisphere winter nears, the demand for ginger is expected to increase again. However, supply from major exporting countries Brazil and China is coming to an…

Will there be a place for almonds in the fresh produce aisle?

At last week's Global Produce & Floral Show, Oppy officially announced their partnership with Blue Diamond Growers, a cooperative of almond growers in…

Rethinking basil packaging

When it comes to fresh herb packaging, consumers are long familiar with two common types of packaging–clamshells often racked in a row with the product inside or product…

Why table grapes are one of the few commodities growing in consumption

Why are table grapes seeing growing consumption numbers? Rabobank's senior analyst fresh produce David Magaña has some thoughts on why. Out of the…

“Tremendous surge in demand for our Stokes Purple and Ben Yagi Purple sweet potatoes in U.S. after Netflix documentary”

Sales of the purple sweet potato, the first Vegetable of the Year 2024, continue to soar in the U.S. after last year's Netflix documentary that…

Jasa Packaging expands with Dubai office

JASA Packaging is taking a step in its international expansion by opening a new office in Dubai. Peyman Waziri, who will lead this expansion, shares…

New packaging look for Artisan lettuce line

Tanimura & Antle announced a new look for its Tanimura & Antle Artisan® brand of premium fresh produce. The refreshed packaging, inspired by customer…

High-performance food sorting and handling equipment on display at Pack Expo International

Duravant's Food Sorting and Handling Solutions group, which includes operating companies Key Technology, Multiscan, PPM, and WECO, will present its…

Samantha Snyder joins I Love Produce

Samantha "Sam" Snyder has accepted the Director of Sales position with I Love Produce. Ms. Snyder will work in collaboration with Eric Frasse,…

Packaging refresh for pistachios

Wonderful® Pistachios is rolling out updated packaging on its In-Shell and No Shells varieties that is bigger, bolder, and emphasizes the brand's commitment to quality, fun,…

Illinois led US pumpkin production in 2023 with high acreage and yield

Pumpkin production is widely dispersed throughout the United States, with crop conditions varying by region. All States produce some pumpkins, but six…

Governor Shapiro announces $3M investment in Folkland Foods for organic farming expansion

Today, Governor Josh Shapiro visited start-up company Folkland Foods, located in Waterford, Erie County, to announce a $3 million Redevelopment…

Fire damage at Owyhee Produce peeling facility

Shay Myers of Owyhee Produce, through his social media presence on Instagram as @ShayFarmKid and the company's LinkedIn page, reported a fire at the Buck Naked…

US fresh produce consumption rises, driven by Gen Z's health and sustainability focus

The USA has experienced an upward trend in fresh produce consumption, with figures escalating from 47.9 billion pounds in 2018 to an estimated 52.5 billion…

Hawaii intensifies battle against coconut rhinoceros beetle

Hawaii is intensifying efforts to combat the coconut rhinoceros beetle, an invasive species that threatens local agriculture and ecosystem stability.…

Onion market strengthens with rising demand and prices

Chuck Hill, associated with The Onion House in Weslaco, TX, reported on October 23 that onions from Olathe, CO, are currently being shipped from storage,…

California's groundwater regulations impact San Joaquin Valley farmers

Last month, as Amrik Singh Basra wrapped up his almond harvest in Madera County, California, he faced a daunting ultimatum from his bank: pay the outstanding…

Ecuador's banana industry unites to address challenges at Banana Time convention

Guayaquil, Ecuador, Oct. 24 (EFE).- The 21st edition of "Banana Time," the largest international convention for the banana industry, opened with a call…

Shift in trade dynamics boosts Mexico's role in US-China trade

The US-China trade landscape has changed significantly since 2018 due to tariff policies initiated by the Trump administration and continued under Biden,…

Fall Creek boosts Chile's berry industry with strategic innovations

Operating in Chile for over two years and with a history spanning 42 years since its inception, Fall Creek® has positioned itself as a key partner for berry…

Peak season surcharge from Latin America and the Caribbean to Europe

German container line Hapag-Lloyd has introduced a peak season surcharge (PSS) for shipments from the West Coast of Latin America, Central America, and the…

Joseph Navarro, Director of Masojo Corp:

"Organic ginger is still in high demand, but Peru is perceived as a risky supplier in Europe"

In recent years, the demand for agricultural products such as avocado and ginger has grown significantly in international markets, especially in…

First South African Hass avocados launched in India

Westfalia Fruit, a multinational supplier of avocados and a range of fresh fruit announced the arrival of its first-ever container of South African…

Return to normal plum season from South Africa expected in 2024-25

As the first pallets of peaches and nectarines from South Africa are underway to markets via airfreight, a return to a normal plum season is expected.…

First Moroccan Hass avocado shipment of the season heads to the Netherlands

After green-skinned varieties opened the Moroccan avocado season, the Hass campaign is about to begin, with prices slightly lower than last season.…

Lenert van Wyk of Cape Country Exports kicks off the stonefruit and blueberry season

Seasoned newcomer to Middle Eastern fruit exports notes airfreight bottleneck in Dubai

As South African strawberry exports to the Middle East wind up and make way for Jordanian and Egyptian strawberries, newly-established Cape Country…

Moldova special: concluding insights

“Moldova has massive export potential”

The results of Moldova's admission to the European Union - a narrow victory for 'Yes', though Russian interference in the form of buying 300,000 votes…

Med Hermes strengthens its team and focuses on the global market

New varieties for watermelons and melons

New varieties of squash, melon and watermelon confirmed as some of the most popular references on the European markets. The 2024 edition of Fruit…

Kiwi Dulcis, exclusive to Agrintesa-Alegra, Apofruit Italia and Orogel Fresco

Six hundred tonnes of produce harvested - sales to start on 4 November

The Dulcis® kiwifruit harvest is coming to an end. This variety was developed by New Plant in Forlì, in collaboration with the Universities of Udine…

Diego Costa, of Riverbend:

"Balanced prices expected this lemon season, both for the industry and for producers"

According to Ailimpo, the 20% to 30% drop in the lemon production, caused mainly by climatic factors, will facilitate price stabilization, as the…

Leon van Meir:

"Currently a lot of onions are being shipped out, but I’m concerned about spring"

"Onions are moving in the export market, but the long-term outlook is uncertain. A few forward purchases are scheduled for December, but no one is…

Somercotes Cherries

Tasmania cherry grower prepares for bumper season

With a Tasmanian cherry orchard harvest fast approaching the team at Somercotes are very excited about the promise of this season. David Allanson, who…

Samuel J Lentini - Eastcoast Beverages

“We have planted an additional 5000 lemon trees over the last year and intend to expand our orange production"

Eastcoast Beverages is a family business based in Kulnura, north of Sydney, which has been around for 60 years. The company grows citrus fruit, juices…

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South Australia ToBRFV testing lab ready for action

The first South Australian-based testing laboratory for Tomato brown rugose fruit virus (ToBRFV) at the Waite campus of the University of Adelaide has…

Panagiotis Georgoulis, Georgoulis Glykopatates:

Greek sweet potato harvest ends with a medium yield

"We are within a hair's breadth of finishing the sweet potato harvest. The last of them will be harvested by the end of this week", says Mr. Panagiotis…

Prices of limes still too low to be satisfactory

Portuguese lime importer switches focus to importing mango to Europe

Lime prices in Europe are still not at the level that Natural Import had been hoping for, says Audrik Victoria, who works for the Portuguese produce…

Another drop in Israeli grapefruit yield, continuing the trend of previous seasons

Although production for grapefruits and citrus in general is dropping in Israel, it's still one of the major players when it comes to export revenue,…

Growing demand for dates in Europe offers new opportunities for suppliers

In the long term, the European market for dates is expected to show stable growth. This growth is likely to be driven by changes in the consumption…

Aldi and Lidl lead in British apple sales while Sainsbury's tops pear market

September saw good volumes of new season British apples available from British Apples & Pears Limited (BAPL) growers, but not all UK supermarkets were…

Average wholesale prices of bananas in Europe – week 42

The average wholesale price for bananas from Latin America €207 per 100 kgs in Spain

In week 42, the average wholesale price of European bananas stood at €113 per 100 kgs in Spain, while Portugal remained steady at €208 per 100 kgs. In week…

Drewry’s World Container Index decreased 4% to $3,095 per 40ft container this week

The Drewry World Container Index (WCI) saw a 4% decrease, settling at $3,095 per forty-foot equivalent unit (FEU), marking a 70% decline from its…

Zespri seeks grower approval for global expansion to meet rising kiwifruit demand

After extensive discussions with the industry, Zespri has confirmed it will seek grower approval to expand its Zespri Global Supply (ZGS) business via a…

Nador Cott Protection and Sainsbury's settle Tang Gold lawsuit

Nador Cott Protection SAS and Sainsbury's are pleased to announce that they have settled their litigation before the English High Court (claim no.…

Omi Hino Merchant Museum

Funny-shaped vegetable photo contest at Japanese museum

The Omi Hino Merchant Museum in Shiga Prefecture is holding its 10th annual "Funny and Interesting Vegetable Photo Exhibition." Participants can submit…

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Experts warn against TikTok’s frozen cucumber skincare trend

A TikTok trend promoting frozen cucumbers as a skincare tool for a radiant complexion is raising concerns among experts. While cucumbers can hydrate…

Global juice markets face squeeze as Brazil's orange and European apple production decline

Market participants in Europe are bracing for a challenging year in the apple and orange juice sectors. Brazil's Fundecitrus anticipates a 30%…

Imported shine muscat grapes in Thailand exceed legal pesticide limits

Recent laboratory tests conducted by the Thai-PAN (Pesticide Alert Network) in collaboration with Chalard Sue Magazine, the Foundation for Consumers, and the…

Australian researchers and retailers team up to launch ready-to-eat jackfruit products

Researchers in the Northern Territory are collaborating with food processors and major retailers to introduce ready-to-eat jackfruit products. This effort is…