Looking back at 25 years in produce

While January 2025 is when the Nickey Gregory Company, a full-line fresh produce distributor, repacker, and processor based in Atlanta, Georgia, turned…

Santa Maria, California strawberry harvest impacted by rains

Harvesting of strawberries in Santa Maria, California will be minimal for the rest of this week. "Our grower says they are still supplementing with…

Vanguard Direct expands portfolio with citrus imports

Vanguard Group International is adding citrus to its North American sales and distribution arm, Vanguard Direct. The company has more than three…

British Columbia launches $10 million fund to support tree fruit farmers amid U.S. tariff concerns

The British Columbia Ministry of Agriculture has introduced a $10 million fund to assist tree fruit farmers in light of proposed U.S. tariffs. The fund aims to…

California develops self-pollinating nonpareil almonds to reduce costs and bee reliance

The nonpareil almond, favored for its consistent color and sweet taste, accounts for nearly 40% of California's almond production, according to the Almond…

Agrovision expands global footprint with locally grown berries in China

Agrovision has achieved a major milestone with the first harvest from its farms in China's Yunnan province. The locally grown premium blueberries, sold…

Second annual ‘Comin’ in Hot’ corn merchandising contest launches next month

Sunshine Sweet Corn Farmers of Florida, a collective of fresh sweet corn growers and shippers in Florida, is turning up the heat once again with its…

New commercial account manager for Bebo Distributing

Bebo Distributing has brought on Paloma Tapia as its new commercial account manager. With her extensive experience in the fresh produce industry, she…

Cold-hardy citrus growers expect smaller 2025 crop after 2022 freeze and severe winter weather

Growers in the cold-hardy citrus region anticipate a decline in the 2025 crop. Lindy Savelle, executive director of the Georgia Citrus Association,…

Solutions for orchards and vineyards

"The US accounts for 20% of our sales, with a strong presence in California and Washington"

There are currently 25 models of agricultural machines in production and shipped to many continents by BFM Italy, an Italian company that designs and…

Moroccan fruit and vegetable exporter discusses floral program

Prim'rose is a part of the Delassus Group, a family-owned business with over 75 years of expertise. Specializing in citrus (2,000 ha, 50,000 tons),…

Warming winters increase corn flea beetle threat, endangering New England sweet corn yields

New England, widely recognized for commodities like maple syrup, wild blueberries, and cranberries, is also a significant producer of sweet corn.…

California almond industry secures $13 million in USDA funding to expand global markets

The Almond Board of California (ABC) has received an extra $6 million from the USDA via the Regional Agricultural Promotion Program (RAPP), increasing total…

Seasonal perishable market update: avocado prices fluctuate, blueberry and strawberry movement rises

This report provides a trend analysis of the volume and prices of Seasonal Perishable commodities. Volume represents the current week, and prices…

Avocado is Colombia’s second most exported fruit

Colombia's Hass avocado is going through its best market moment, consolidating itself as one of the country's most profitable agricultural products. In…

European apple prices remain stable as France drops 3.6%, Poland 2.9%, while Italy and Germany hold steady

Apple prices in Poland, Italy, France, and Germany have shown notable fluctuations in recent months, reflecting regional supply and demand conditions.…

Sang Nguyen - Viet Tropical Fruit

“We send around 100 tons of passion fruit via air each week to Paris and 15 tons to Frankfurt"

Viet Tropical Fruit exports many different exotic fruits to the Middle East, the main export product is the passion fruit, of which they are growers.…

Moldovan apples ready to meet Western European quality standards

"We're eager to expand into European markets"

Adequate storing facilities have helped the Moldovan apples to be exported throughout the year, increasing overall demand as the season progresses,…

Warnez on Gulfood 2025

"Demand for frozen food in the UAE is on the rise"

This week, Warnez is exhibiting at Gulfood 2025. From 17 to 21 February, this food trade fair is taking place at the Dubai World Trade Center. The…

Oranfresh -AID

Italian fans protect European orchards from frost

Climate change is often responsible for violent and sudden weather events that affect open-field crops, which are completely exposed. These phenomena…

Gonzalo Piñeiro, Ledesma:

"We changed our strategy: we decreased fresh orange exports to increase juice production"

One of the biggest challenges for Argentine citrus exports is the strengthening of the peso, which has increased export costs by 20-30%. "We've lost…

First commercial harvest of Nadorcott in Berkane

The Moroccan mandarin variety Nadorcott has finally reached production in Berkane, one of the country's major citrus-growing regions. Mohammed Ramdani,…

Nico Louw – Exsa South Africa

Europe, UK play centre stage to South African grapes

"Fruit Logistica comes right in the middle of our grape season, but when I was there this year I just realised again the value in sitting opposite your…

Greek strawberry brand made its debut in Berlin

The new Greek strawberry brand Fruiton, managed by Arvanitakis Fruits, took its first step as an exhibitor at the Fruit Logistica 2025 International…

Watermelon acreage continues to shrink in Morocco

Unsurprisingly, watermelon acreage in Morocco continues to shrink, as the industry is hit by restrictions on production. If the rains that blessed the…

Kai Olschner - DP World

"We have a new initiative launching to bring fresh produce from Morocco into Europe and the UK using our terminals"

DP World is a global end-to-end supply chain services provider offering solutions for various sectors, including the perishables industry, in which the…

John Tyas - Avocados Australia

"Domestic demand for avocados strong, exports going very well"

Australia has a year-round supply of avocados, due to the wide range of climates across the country. The volumes are good for most of the year with a…

German BLE week 7:

'Availability of German apples was slightly limited'

Domestic varieties continued to form the basis of the apple supply. Mostly loose, but also presented in crates, Elstar, Boskoop, Tenroy, and Braeburn…

Australian berry industry reaches record $1.3 billion value as BerryQuest kicks off

Berries Australia welcomes new data released by Hort Innovation which shows that the berry industry maintained its position as the highest…

Australian horticulture grows 4.3% to $17B, driven by record exports and rising fruit and nut values

The release of The Australian Horticulture Statistics Handbook 2023/24 has revealed a 4.3% growth (YOY) in total production value for Australia's…

Eating walnuts for breakfast may boost your brain function

Eating walnuts for breakfast could improve brain function throughout the day for young adults, a new study has shown. Researchers at the University of Reading…

Apples for peace: doctors in China use fruit superstitions for calm shifts

A trend in Chinese hospitals sees doctors using food superstitions to ensure peaceful shifts. Apples, symbolizing peace, are placed on duty rosters and phones…

Piura farmers protest falling lime prices amid agribusiness control and water crisis

Farmers in Piura, Peru, recently dumped 20 tons of limes outside the factories of Limones Piuranos and Agromar Industrial. This action was a response to…

Australia's almond exports hit record 14,000 MT in December, with China up 130%

The Almond Board of Australia (ABA) published its December position report on February 14, 2025. The document outlines the volumes and destinations of…