Carlos Bon with Divine Flavor

“We need to step up our game and grow better grape varieties in Sonora”

The Sonora grape season has been past its peak for about 15 days now and volumes of regular green and red grapes have started going downhill. Grapes…

Brussels sprouts supply to stay tighter until mid-July

The supply of Brussels sprouts is limited at the moment and is expected to stay that way for the next two to three weeks until mid-July. "Due to the…

Tighter supply of Ecuadorian dragon fruit ahead of Florida season

The supply of white dragon fruit continues to be sporadic. "It's been like this for the last couple of months. It's been an unusual year and nothing…

Promising growth numbers for organic potato category

EarthFresh Farms looks forward to celebrating the growth of organic potatoes in Monterey, California at the upcoming Organic Produce Summit July 10-11.…

Rabobank

Strawberry and citrus fruit market update from California

Mid-May reports from AMS-1 USDA indicate that strawberry shipping-point prices in California are holding steady at around USD 8 per flat for…

California citrus grower has switched to imports

California's citrus domestic season is coming to an end, and the Bee Sweet Citrus sales team has shifted its focus to its summer citrus line. The…

USDA

USMCA seasonal perishable products weekly update

Avocado imports from Mexico expected to increase

Avocado movement from Mexico crossings through Texas is expected to increase. Cartons 2 layers Hass 32-84s and organic 48-70s supplies are insufficient…

Samford University study shows:

Eating baby carrots boosts skin carotenoids in young adults

A recent study has revealed that consuming baby carrots thrice weekly elevates skin carotenoid levels in young adults. The research, conducted by Mary…

South Korea and U.S. reach agreement on Korean ginseng and Texas grapefruit exports

In a development for agricultural trade, South Korean and U.S. quarantine authorities have finalized an agreement on the export of fresh ginseng to the…

Panel to discuss e-commerce opportunities in organic produce

Set to highlight the future of e-commerce for the organic produce industry and how producers can seize growth opportunities to maximize sales, Organic…

USDA

National Retail Report - Specialty Crops

With 4th of July approaching, the number of advertisements has increased this week

As the 4th of July holiday approaches, it's no surprise that the number of advertisements has increased this week compared to last week. Watermelons,…

Sunco & Frenchie LLC. recalls Terrafina Brand Macadamia in the Raw

Sunco and Frenchie LLC of Pine Brook, New Jersey is recalling Terrafina brand Macadamia in the Raw packed in 6 oz plastic containers, because it has…

Spotted wing drosophila impacts Maine berry crops

In Maine, the spotted wing drosophila, an invasive species, has proliferated earlier than expected due to warm weather conditions, affecting the strawberry…

Twenty vegetables that are actually fruits

A lot of "vegetables" are actually undercover fruits if you can believe it or not. On a botanical level, if the food grows from a flower and contains…

Colombia increases fruit exports by 29% in 2024

In the first four months of 2024, Colombian fruit exports, excluding bananas, have increased by 29%, going from $156 million last year to $201 million. This…

Mexico was the world's largest exporter of watermelon by volume in 2023

Mexico regained its position as the world's largest exporter of watermelons by volume in 2023, displacing Spain, which had ranked first since 2017. Despite…

Jane Strijdom – International Fresh Produce Association

IFPA Southern Africa Conference takes the measure of fresh produce in post-election South Africa

The big event in the fresh producer annual calendar is fast approaching: the annual Southern Africa Conference organized by the International Fresh…

Rwanda's Huye district hopes for avocado export boom

In Huye District, Rwanda, during a campaign event with Liberal Party parliamentary aspirants, local farmers expressed the need for improved seed varieties to…

WAPA apple and pear stock figures for 1 June 2024 -

European apple stocks in June 7% higher compared to 2023

WAPA, the World Apple and Pear Association, released the apple and pear stock figures for 1 June 2024. The figures show that in Europe apple stocks increased…

Same situation in the Netherlands

15 per cent fewer organic apples expected in Europe

The European harvest of organic apples will be about 15 per cent lower this year, due to frost damage and poor flowering conditions. If demand…

Warsaw, 18 September 2024 -

Fresh Market 2024 B2B meetings with retail chain buyers in Poland

The 18th edition of Fresh Market, the premier B2B meeting and trade show for thefresh fruit, vegetable, and flower sectors, will take place on 18…

Woolworths partnership with FoodForward SA -

South African retailer commits R3.45 million to help alleviate hunger in country

Woolworths is proud to announce the extension of its partnership with FoodForward SA (FFSA) for an additional three years, committing further funding…

Lam Dong Province, Vietnam

Lam Dong avocado farmers face market challenges

In Lam Dong Province, Vietnam, the peak avocado harvesting season has arrived, but many orchard owners are not harvesting their crops. Instead, they…

Flood impact on agriculture in Chongqing and Hunan, China

In response to floods induced by torrential rains in Chongqing and Hunan, China, agricultural sectors are undergoing recovery efforts. In Chongqing's Pengshui…

Robert Lockhart

Remembering a stalwart in Staffordshire's farming community

Robert Lockhart, a prominent figure in the agriculture sector and the National Farmers' Union (NFU), passed away on June 22 due to cancer. Lockhart,…

Strawberries, oranges, apples all went up in price

Vat reduction impacts food prices in Spain

In Spain, a VAT reduction has influenced price adjustments in major supermarkets, particularly affecting strawberries, oranges, and Golden Delicious…

Prototypes designed for the blueberry, viticulture and general horticulture industries

New Zealand engineers develop horticultural robots

University of Waikato engineers have introduced a series of robotic solutions aimed at addressing labour shortages in the horticultural sector. These…