Strong availability of Australian lychees on U.S. West Coast

This time of year, Australia and South Africa are the dominant suppliers of lychees to the U.S. market. While South Africa brings in the largest…

Slower movement on leaf lettuce

Leaf lettuce supply is good and increased over this time last year, though demand is on the softer side. Ratto Bros Inc. has green, red, and romaine lettuce supply coming out…

Ri6 Durian gaining popularity in Canada and beyond

Supplies of Durian coming into Canada are steady as demand for the unique fruit increases ahead of the Lunar New Year later this month. "Supply of the…

USDA forecasts 33% drop in Florida citrus production for 2024-2025 season

Florida's citrus industry faces a challenging 2024-2025 season, with the USDA forecasting significant declines in production compared to the previous…

U.S. apple storage down four percent over January 2024

According to a monthly survey, the total number of apples in storage on January 1, 2025, was 151 million bushels, 4 percent less than last January's…

Domestic sliced oranges see growing demand in school programs

The supply of oranges from California is steady. "There is a lot of good fruit. It's the best time of the year," says Michael Kahaian of First Quality…

Hong Kong key market for U.S. fresh fruits and tree nuts exports

In 2023, Hong Kong was the 17th-largest market for U.S. agricultural products globally. That same year, the United States exported $1.5 billion of…

Former BC Tree Fruits property near Kelowna Airport listed for $28 million after price cut

The erstwhile premises of the BC Tree Fruits Cooperative, now defunct, have been listed for sale at $28 million, following an $11 million deduction from its…

Argentina consolidates its position as a cherry-exporting powerhouse in Latin America

Argentina has already exported more than 6,000 tons of cherries this season

Argentina reaffirms its leading position in the production and export of cherries, with five provinces producing cherries: Mendoza, Río Negro, Neuquén, Chubut,…

Clarifruit rebrands as Clarifresh and launches self-onboarding platform for SMB market

Clarifruit today announced that it has rebranded as Clarifresh and is proud to announce two transformative milestones: a rebranding that revolutionizes…

Economic challenges force consolidation in Washington's apple industry

In Washington, a series of economic challenges are impacting apple farmers, leading to a trend of farmland consolidation. Small orchardists are facing…

Climate change disrupts Traverse City's cherry industry, prompting adaptation efforts

Traverse City, often recognized as the world's cherry capital, is witnessing the impact of climate change on its renowned cherry production. The Wunsch family,…

Ringing in the New Year with mandarins

The mandarin crops from California and Morocco are in full swing. The fruit is part of a full line of citrus offerings including navels, grapefruit,…

Northwest Cherries reports 2024 crop success and promotional impact at Cherry Institute

At the 82nd annual Cherry Institute in Yakima, Washington, Northwest Cherries administrators reported to growers on January 10 that the 2024 season saw…

US potato yield forecast drops amid weather challenges, reliance on Canadian imports grows

This forecast positions the average yield as the third highest historically, albeit lower than the yields of 2023 and 2020, according to the USDA's Economic…

Demand for Chilean cherries growing across Asia

The Lunar New Year in Asia is synonymous with cherries, allowing Chile to not only meet the huge demand in China but many other countries in the region…

Telethon project supported by OP A.Bio.Med

Bringing fruit, vegetables and scientific research together for a good cause

Last year was a difficult one for fruit and vegetables: some products fared worse than others, like tomatoes, while others, such as seedless grapes,…

The suggestion made by Ettore Ceccarelli (Julius)

"Retailers should be allowed to sell fruit by piece rather than by kilogramme"

The trend in fruit sales at the autumn-winter milestone appears subdued, as confirmed by Ettore Ceccarelli of the marketing company that owns the…

Ulrich Boisnay, Les Halles du Verger

"I am convinced that more work should be done on tropical avocados"

During the festive season, wholesaler Les Halles du Verger, which celebrated its 1st anniversary last September, is putting the spotlight on exotic…

Peruzzo Group offers growers a "turnkey concept" for its SunLife yellow kiwis

"We aim to plant 1,500 hectares over the next 10 years"

With 8 years of experience in yellow kiwi production, particularly in Italy, Peruzzo Group, headed by Tony Saglietto, wants to develop its late variety…

PHOTO REPORT: Strawberry Day and International Soft Fruit Conference 2025

The internationally oriented fair day, the International Soft Fruit Conference was held in Den Bosch on Thursday, following Strawberry Day about which…

Uniterra Sicilia Group - Arancia Loretta: "We always stand up to the challenges"

"Our citrus fruits have not disappointed any of our customers"

A well-established company is not hindered by general difficulties in terms of its production and commercial activities. The Uniterra Sicilia…

Prudencio López - Natural Tropic

"We have a big competitor during our marketing window"

In 2023, the mango season was abnormally short, as the impact of drought and heat waves brought the start of the season forward to mid-August, and it…

Week 2 Fruit Wholesale Market Report

Cherry sales remain weak as Chinese-produced blueberries arrivals increase

Since New Year's Day, the market for Chilean cherries has continued to underperform, with sales remaining sluggish. In previous years, the market…

End-of-year festivities boosted Medjool sales

Sales of Medjool dates have long been rhythmed by the Islamic calendar, as exporters and retailers achieve a large proportion of their annual sales in…

Annelie Haumann – Stems Fruit

Stonefruit exporter dealt a good hand this season

Perfect stonefruit weather reigns in the Western Cape, and although plums are a size smaller, the eating quality and Brix are on a higher level than…

The group will only sell apples of 100% French origin

Intermarché and Netto commit to exclusively sourcing French apples

On 9 January, Intermarché and Netto, part of the Les Mousquetaires group, announced a major shift in their sourcing strategy: they will no longer…

Agristo plans $450 million potato processing facility in North Dakota

Since its founding in 1986, Agristo has supplied customers across Europe and other markets. To meet increasing demand in European markets and…

Due to deforestation

Monkeys raid fruit and vegetable vendors

In Kathalia, Sonamura, monkeys are causing havoc for fruit and vegetable vendors due to habitat loss from deforestation and rubber cultivation. Troops…

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Switzerland:

"Advertising frequency undermines the premium character of the cherry and poses an image risk"

The challenges in the Swiss stone fruit market, especially in cherry production, are complex, according to this year's stone fruit seminar. Among other…

Türkiye achieves record $36.2 billion in agricultural exports for 2024

Türkiye's agricultural sector marked a milestone by recording its highest annual export figures to date, reaching $36.2 billion in 2024, as reported by the…