“We’re facing an active market and good prices in the U.S. for our seedless Chilean table grape varieties.”

WHM Fresh is on the verge of kicking off the table grape season in Chile with early varieties such as Sweet Celebration, Sweet Jubilee, and Timpson.…

Snow, rain and cold weather in Texas and Florida mean supply gaps ahead

Following yesterday's reports of chilly temperatures and even snow in parts of Texas and Florida, some gaps and short-term delays in harvesting in both…

Launching a co-branded kiwifruit program supporting farmworker dreams

The Giumarra Companies is launching its California-grown kiwifruit co-branded with Thx!, an award-winning social impact program. Now available in…

Pricing strengthening on Michigan apples

Demand for apples from Michigan continues to be steady. "Sales are gradually declining as consumers look for other fruit and try new things. We are…

Ready Pac Produce to relocate distribution center, impacting 75 employees

Ready Pac Produce, a subsidiary of Bonduelle Americas, is set to vacate its distribution center located on Railroad Avenue in Florence, New Jersey, by…

Seasonal trends: Blueberry imports up to $33, avocado prices hit $82 per carton

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

"Spanish pepper exports to the US have never reached 1% of the total"

The recent decision by the United States Administration to close its doors to Spanish pepper imports has generated concern among growers, especially in…

PEI potato industry explores new export opportunities in indonesia and the philippines

An early December Canadian trade mission, with strong representation from PEI's (Prince Edward Island's) potato industry, explored expanding Asian market…

Morocco's orange exports to the USA reached 20,000 tons in 2024, setting a new record

Morocco has resumed its orange exports to the USA, with the first 11 months of 2024 witnessing a record-breaking performance. According to EastFruit,…

Proarándanos

"Peruvian blueberry exports grow, but face higher freight rates and transport shortages"

So far this season, Peru has exported 293,512 tons, 48% more than in the previous campaign. However, the sector has faced logistical obstacles that…

Trump plans tariffs on EU, China, and Mexico over trade imbalances and fentanyl issues

In a recent statement at the White House, U.S. President Donald Trump announced intentions to impose tariffs on the European Union and mentioned ongoing…

Indian River State college team annotates Asian citrus psyllid genome to fight citrus greening

A collaboration led by Professor Tom D'Elia of Indian River State College has successfully annotated the Asian citrus psyllid genome, a development in the…

Charles Hall, founder of Association Services Group, passes away at 74

Charles Hall, the founder and former CEO of Association Services Group, LLC, based in LaGrange, passed away at 74. Hall's career was marked by his dedication…

Daniela Vesga Sourdis, of Ocati

Inspections, delays, and falling prices: the challenge of exporting exotic fruit to Europe

With more than 40 years of experience, Colombia's passion fruit sector has experienced remarkable growth. The strategy of producers has focused on…

Aaron Tenenbaum, Veggiwell:

“I believe that Guatemala is full of opportunities for products like ours”

In Guatemala, greenhouse productions of flowers, tomatoes, and sweet peppers already exist. However, Veggiwell is a pioneer in the production of…

Mexico's citrus production to increase 4% in 2024/25, driven by lime growth

In the market year (MY) 2024/25, total citrus production in Mexico is expected up by 4 percent versus the previous year, driven primarily by the…

First container of cherries from Chilean Subsole arrives in India

The first container of premium cherries from Chile, supplied by Subsole has arrived in India. The shipment has been well received and Indian consumers…

Lac du Soleil, sole South African grape grower to package in the field

"Packaging in the field reduces handling, and we avoid spending millions on a packhouse”

Ten years ago, the South African company In2Fruit founded its farm, Lac du Soleil, near Piketberg in the Western Cape. They grow table grapes under nets and are the only grape growers in t…

Egypt becomes the main origin for dates in the Moroccan market this season

Casablanca's date market, famously known as the "Derb Milan market", is booming with the approach of Ramadan. As the country relies heavily on imports…

Half of Moroccan avocados not yet harvested

The Moroccan avocado campaign was launched more than three months ago, but exports have been slow. Growers were unsatisfied with market prices and…

Mohsine Yassine, Moroccan grower

“I regret having planted potatoes this season”.

The potato harvest in Morocco's Doukkala region has just come to an end, but some growers are unable to obtain satisfactory prices. Mohsine Yassine, a…

Direct Source International develops new specialty

"Four different date varieties to be introduced under the Dulcissima brand within months"

At Direct Source International (DSI), the focus is on grapes and citrus, but the company is not limited to that. "We are true citrus and grape…

OP Sapore di Romagna from Forlì (Italy)

"The European kiwi market is a source of great satisfaction"

The kiwi market has gained momentum in recent weeks. The Italian producers' organization Sapore di Romagna, located in Forlì in the Emilia-Romagna…

Joshua Guerrero, of Tropifoods

Costa Rican cassava exporters grapple with 45% increase in production costs

2024 has been a decisive year for cassava exports in Costa Rica, with an expanding market and sustained demand driving the sector's development,…

Evelyne Adjei Mensah, Trust in isotopes

"There is a real need for traceability in the fruit and vegetable sector"

Trust in isotopes has come a long way since it was founded in May 2023. By offering its expertise to guarantee the quality and origin of its clients' raw materials, the young start-up is at…

Patrick Meikle - Golden Bay Fruit

"We will double our volumes of Miranda this year, but that will still fall short of demand”

The New Zealand apple harvest is starting in parts of the country, at Golden Bay Fruit based in the north of New Zealand's South Island the harvest…

A successful case of blueberry cultivation in Mexico with AZUD technology

"This system allows for efficient particle retention while optimizing water and energy consumption"

Since its introduction to the Mexican agricultural market in the 1990s, Mexico's blueberry cultivation has grown dramatically in recent decades,…

Naranjasyfrutas.com

Leanri is among the 10 most sought-after citrus varieties in January

At the beginning of 2025, Naranjasyfrutas.com, Spain's leading online crop advertisement platform, shared the search trends of wholesalers who buy this type of…

Woolworths and Coles: From most trusted to most distrusted

In a dramatic shift in consumer sentiment, Woolworths and Coles have recorded the highest distrust since Roy Morgan began tracking brand trust in late 2017.…

PerfoTec intensifies cooperation with Eisberg Group

PerfoTec has signed a major contract with the Eisberg Group for intensive guidance and subsequent roll-out of our packaging technology to all branches of this…

Bayer and Pula Foundation partner up -

10 million smallholder farmers in Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia to be insured

Bayer Foundation and the Pula Foundation announced at World Economic Forum that they are planning to provide insurance coverage for 10 million…

Kantar

Top fruit and vegetables of autumn 2024

This week, the Kantar Institute unveiled its ranking of the fruits and vegetables most popular with the French last autumn, based on the quantities…

Suez Canal resumes full operations with expansion and green initiatives

The Suez Canal Authority (SCA) has announced its readiness to operate at full capacity, aiming to facilitate the smooth flow of global trade through the canal.…

Dr Myeki calls for action on unimplemented recommendations in South Africa's fresh produce market

Dr Lindikaya Myeki, a senior lecturer in Agricultural Economics and Extension at North-West University, has called for immediate action following the release…

Queensland fruit fly outbreak in Glynde triggers 15km quarantine zone

An outbreak of Queensland fruit fly in Glynde, a suburb in Adelaide's northeast, has prompted the Department of Primary Industries and Regions SA (PIRSA) to…

Asparagus industry in NSW faces decline due to labor costs and supermarket pricing pressures

In the central west of New South Wales (NSW), a notable shift has occurred within the asparagus sector, tracing back to the 1950s when Ed Fagan's family…