California figs in short supply

California fig harvest started about two weeks ago. “In our south valley fig orchards, the harvest of our main crop began during the first week of August,” says Casey…

Smaller pear crop for Washington this season

Pear harvest has begun in Washington starting with Bartlett and Starkrimson, and other varieties ahead. “The crop was on time as we typically start…

Sudden change in potato market

From massively high prices to a free fall

As new crop potato growing regions come on, the market is suddenly seeing change. “We had a really dynamic summer--from the grower’s perspective, they…

Minnesota's First Kiss apple gets ready to ship

Honeybear Brands is pleased to put one of the first apples of the anticipated season into retailers’ hands and shoppers’ carts. "First Kiss is produced…

Marta Bentancur, UPEFRUY:

"Uruguay is having a good citrus season, but we are short on volumes"

Uruguay’s 2023 citrus season, which started with a delay, has seen lower volumes amidst good early demand from their leading US, European and other…

Redifarms going strong and growing in Westfield

"Crop diversity is one of the things that sets us apart from other vertical farms"

Back in July 2021, when we last checked in with Redifarms, they had just received the local approvals needed to construct their Indoor Vertical…

Honduran rambutan program available

Seasons Farm Fresh exports rambutan from Honduras to North America, shipping about 25,000 pounds weekly via air during the season, and is now offering…

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Canadian government sets new rules for importing romaine lettuce from U.S. this fall

As reported in The Produce Reporter by Blue Book Services on August 1, 2023, the Canadian government has released new temporary licensing rules for…

New new salad and stir fry kits debut

Ark Foods, a modern-day farming company, is excited to announce that its new Chopped Salad Kits, part of its Clean Label Eats line of products, are now…

International Fresh Produce Association holding the 7th edition of The Brazil Conference on August 22 and 23

"Brazil is still a highly unknown export power in the avocado market"

The 7th International Fruit, Vegetable and Flower Industry Trade Fair of the International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA), The Brazil Conference,…

USDA awards $533,251 to Hawai‘i under the 2023 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program

The U.S. Department of Agriculture today awarded $533,251 to Hawai‘i under the 2023 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP). With this grant, the Hawai‘i…

Envision Cold launches innovative platform to revolutionize cold chain industry

Envision Cold today announces the official launch of its cold chain platform with a $500M investment from an undisclosed capital partner. This investment…

New Mexico heatwave might impact green chile harvest

Green chiles are usually harvested by the ton throughout southern New Mexico, concentrated in Hatch Valley to the southwest. But this year, with temperatures…

Citrus Under Protective Screen

Return-on-investment potential of CUPS

To exclude the Asian citrus psyllid (ACP, Diaphorina citri) vector of huanglongbing (HLB) and thereby produce disease-free healthy fruit, fresh citrus can be…

Where are answers being sought?

Weather extremes impact on global fruit and vegetable sector

Tuesday, July 4, 2023, was the world's hottest day ever recorded, reports the U.S. Meteorological Institute. More and more climate records are being…

Advances in genetics and genomics are driving the next leap in apple breeding

Genetic research to advance next generation naturally bred apples

Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) research scientist Sultan Mia is using genetic and genomic tools to breed resilient,…

Moroccan growers left helpless as crops die under extreme heat

"The delay in the launch of the Moroccan tomato campaign could reach up to 1 month"

An absolute record temperature of 50.4 degrees Celsius was recorded in Morocco last Friday. The heat wave lasted several days and was accompanied by…

Orapeleng Mocumi – Maluti PALS

Maluti Asparagus Company picks up the slack in South Africa’s asparagus production

In South Africa at the moment there is an “extremely minimal” domestic asparagus supply, says Orapeleng Mocumi of Maluti PALS, with only the Maluti…

“Consistent quality and supply helped India obtain a reputation as a reliable coconut supplier”

Coconuts are becoming an increasingly important product for fresh produce exporters in India. According to Kaushal Khakhar, CEO of Indian fresh produce…

Growers anticipate a better season than last one

Extreme heat in Morocco: citrus will be fine

An absolute record temperature of 50.4 degrees Celsius was recorded in Morocco last Friday, accompanied by "Chergui", hot, dry winds from the Great…

Portuguese grape season started a week early this year

“We expect our grape export volumes to increase by 40 per cent this year”

The Portuguese grape season had a bit of an early start according to Susana Ferreira, marketing director of Portuguese grape exporter Vale da Rosa:…

Michael Amar, Kibbutz Alumim Israel:

“In Russia there’s good demand and prices, but it’s too risky to export from Israel”

Israeli exporters say that, while Russian demand and prices have been good, it has been too risky to export the normal volumes to the country, which…

ICTSI net income up 7% to US$ 313.80 mln in H12023

Enrique K. Razon, ICTSI Chairman and President said: “ICTSI’s diversified portfolio, operational discipline and the determined focus from our fantastic…

Global economic development weighs on HHLA’s result

Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA) recorded a drop in revenue and earnings in the first half of 2023. The ongoing war in Ukraine, geopolitical…

‘Global Ode to the Potato’

World Potato Congress advocates for International Potato Day at FAO Conference

The 43rd session of the FAO Conference, held in Rome, witnessed a significant moment for potato professionals worldwide. The World Potato Congress…

As explained by CEO Esat Karlidag

Logesa Logistics is expanding its services to Europe

Logesa Logistics, a Turkish logistics company, is now bringing its experience in cold food and fresh fruit and vegetable transportation in Turkey to…

EastFruit

Which countries increase imports of Moroccan fruits and berries the most rapidly?

Morocco has been rapidly increasing its fruit and berry exports, with some destinations showing triple-digit growth rates, EastFruit reports. For…

Brazil new infrastructure growth plan allocates R$69.1 billion for port, airport and waterway sectors

On Friday, the Federal Government revealed an ambitious investment plan totaling R$1.7 trillion, encompassing both public and private resources to be disbursed…

The cultivation of bananas in Kazakhstan has commenced

In Kazakhstan, industrial-scale cultivation of bananas has commenced for the first time. This information was reported by the Ministry of Agriculture of the…

Hazelnut harvest season gets underway in Black Sea Region

Hazelnut growers in the Black Sea Region have officially commenced the harvest season for hazelnuts, one of the country's most significant export items.…

Outlook for Turkmenistan as Eurasia’s transport hub

In May 2023, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov of Turkmenistan announced the country’s readiness to launch an international transit corridor to Iran, Iraq and…

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Peach and nectarine harvest update from Georgia: farmers’ views and export statistics

The peach and nectarine season is winding down in the main production region of Georgia, Kakheti. While August will still be active in peach and…

Minister Vince Henderson targets imports of green leafy vegetables

Dominican Government encourages buying local – hoping to eliminate certain imports

Minister for Foreign Affairs, International Business, Trade and Energy, Vince Henderson has called for the elimination of importation of certain fruits and…

The Bulgarian cultivation of fruits and vegetables has decreased

Over the past few years, there has been a decline in the production of fruits and vegetables in Bulgaria. According to a statement by Kiril Vatev, the Minister…

Papua New Guinea onion farmers in need of market access

In Papua New Guinea, the Daulo Community Cooperative Society is focused on sustaining the commercial viability of bulb onions. Chairman Johnathan Inapelo said…

Māori Kiwifruit Growers have exported first shipment of kiwifruit to Hawaii

Māori Kiwifruit Growers have exported their first shipment of kiwifruit to Hawaii, intent on becoming the sole suppliers to the Hawaiian market. Māori…

Official stats on the 2022-23 citrus season

Global exports of fresh oranges from Egypt at 1,655,332 tons

Global exports of fresh oranges from Egypt came in at 1,655,332 tons in the 2022-23 season, representing a value of USD 774,455,343 Approximately…