Early start for Michigan apples

Harvest on the Michigan apple crop is starting two weeks early this season. "Sizing is larger than normal with plenty of large tray fruit," says Ken Korson, apple category…

North Carolina growers assess how rains could impact sweet potato crop

As the storage supply of sweet potatoes in North Carolina is winding down, growers and shippers are looking ahead at the upcoming crop. "Some people…

Space tomato plants take up less space and yield more fruit

The first space-grown tomatoes are estimated to be harvested early to mid-2025. "We're currently in the process of finalizing our experiment…

Okanagan farmers rally to save BC Tree Fruits Cooperative

Over 100 farmers, including members of the BC Tree Fruits Cooperative, convened at a Kelowna, B.C., intersection, advocating for the survival of the…

Montreal melon makes a comeback in its namesake city

A species of melon, previously believed to be nearly extinct, is experiencing a resurgence in Montreal, its city of origin. The Montreal melon, once a luxury…

Busy first day at Asia Fruit Logistica in Hong Kong

Today, September 4, marked the first exhibition day of Asia Fruit Logistica in Hong Kong. More than 600 exhibitors from 38 different countries are…

Peru's citrus cultivation tends towards late varieties

In recent times, Peru has gained relevance in the citrus production field, especially with mandarins, which have experienced an increase in sales thanks to the…

Mexico consolidates its position as the world's second-largest exporter of key agricultural products

In 2024, Mexico has become the world's second-largest exporter of chili, broccoli, cauliflower, lemon, and cucumber. It achieved this thanks to the growth in…

Natalie's Orchid Island Juice Company acquired

With the acquisition of Natalie's Orchid Island Juice Company by Perricone Farms, the company is excited to strengthen both brands and enhance the…

New potato product on display at Southern Innovations trade show

Masser Family of Companies (Masser) will showcase the new Side Delights® Amazables! ® at the Southeast Produce Council's (SEPC) Southern Innovations…

$700 billion in trade between Mexico, the United States, and Canada in jeopardy

The trade relations between Mexico, the United States, and Canada, which account for an annual transaction volume of 776 thousand 754 million dollars, face…

Algal spot intensifies in Florida citrus groves

Algal spot, previously a rare occurrence in Florida citrus groves, has escalated in severity the past couple of years, according to speakers from the…

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Book a cranberry plunge in Ontario

Ontario's Cranberry Plunge returns from September 21 to October 27, 2024, at Johnston's Cranberry Marsh in Bala. Participants can wade through a sea of…

USDA report on California crop progress & condition

California almond harvest in full swing

USDA has published a report on the crop progress and condition in California. The report covers fruit, nut and vegetable crops. Fruit cropsStone fruit and…

Moderate optimism in Argentina's blueberry sector amidst economic and weather challenges

The blueberry industry in Mesopotamia, Argentina, is facing a delayed harvest due to adverse weather conditions, according to Alejandro Pannunzio, President of…

Mexico's leadership in global blackberry production in 2023

In 2023, Mexico was at the forefront of global blackberry production, contributing 21.8 percent to the world's total, as reported by the Ministry of…

Chilean fruit grower expands kiwi and cherry production

The Chilean company Garcés Fruit has excelled in growing kiwis, winning over the palates of consumers in various international markets. Hernán Garcés,…

Kimberly Rudas, general manager of Industria 4.0 Panamá S.A.

Quality and resilience in the export of Panamanian pineapples and ginger

Industria 4.0 Panamá, a relatively young company founded just three years ago, started its operations with the export of pineapples of the MD2 variety,…

Dr Guy Witney – Great Brak Avos

Dramatic avocado growth in Southern Cape sharpens export focus

The Southern Cape avocado packing season started last Monday, taking up the baton from the avocado growers in the high-altitude areas of Limpopo whose…

Gold of quality assurance can be found in millions of supply chain data points

"Placing temperature loggers in our containers is not revolutionary. The fact that Escavox unlocks the data collected by them - that is pretty…

Smaller pineapple sizes in Côte d'Ivoire due to less rainfall

Adverse weather conditions this year have marked the Ivorian pineapple season, reducing the share of large sizes, according to Djegnan Marius, export…

Egyptian mango volumes increase as season draws to a close

The Egyptian mango season is drawing to a close. The season has been marked by abundant production, but demand is keeping pace, especially in summer,…

Fruitbox appointed as exclusive agent for Zespri brand kiwifruit in East Africa

In an ongoing effort to align with strong and respected global fresh produce brands, Fruitbox Ltd. recently partnered with New Zealand post-harvest…

Marco Rivoira: "The Sambóa arrives in a period in which there are no extra-sweet varieties"

First extra-sweet Sambóa apple campaign gets underway

The Rivoira Group's Sambóa apple project has been officially launched with the entry into commercial production of 4,000 tons. The firm's gaining a…

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Benjamin Keil from Jucker Farm AG on the Swiss pumpkin harvest:

"Demand for our early pumpkins is already surprisingly high"

The pumpkin harvest at Switzerland's largest producer, Jucker Farm AG, started around two weeks later than usual in week 33. "It was mostly wet and…

Review of the 34th Weuthen Potato Day 2024:

Potato industry continues to be innovative and adaptable

Apart from the organiser's usual harvest forecasts, the Weuthen Potato Day is an unmissable event for all representatives of the potato industry, from…

Mathieu Billotte, Pépinières Multibaies

"There is still a need for varietal renewal"

Mathieu Billotte, head of Multibaies, a nursery specialized in blueberries, reviews the recent changes in the blueberry sector, including new market…

Andalusian almonds will be shipped to China by Almensur

The Andalusian cooperative Almendrera del Sur Sociedad Cooperativa Andaluza has obtained official authorization from the Chinese Government to export…

Retailers ranked in report by European Supermarket Magazine and Brand Finance

Turkish retailer Migros Ticaret crowned Europe’s strongest grocery retail brand

Turkish retailer Migros Ticaret has been named the strongest grocery retail brand in Europe, in the inaugural 'Top 50 Strongest European Grocery Retailers'…

A strategic guide for businesses

Navigating EU plastic packaging regulations

The introduction of the new EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), alongside expanding Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) laws,…

Event to take place September 26th to 28th in Izmir, Turkiye

Countdown to Interfresh Eurasia has started

The exhibition Interfresh Eurasia will take place between the 26th and the 28th of September, in Izmir, Turkiye. Interfresh Eurasia is not only serving…

Online Top Fruit symposium to be held on October 18th

Top fruit, such as apples and pears, is a popular fruit variety. The world of top fruit continues to evolve and faces several challenges, such as climate…

India's growing appetite for exotic foods

India has seen a remarkable increase in the consumption of exotic foods, with avocado intake reaching 4 million kg in the first half of 2024, up from 140,600…

Preliminary results of the 2024 season

Is Ukraine's blueberry industry in trouble?

According to EastFruit analysts, the 2024 blueberry season in Ukraine was not particularly successful for growers. The unusually early start of blueberry…

Hüyük strawberry from Turkey obtains EU geographical indication

The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, in collaboration with stakeholder institutions, has successfully secured a geographical indication registration from…

Uzbekistan drops out of global ranking of largest grape exporters

According to EastFruit, Uzbekistan has fallen out of the list of the world's largest table grape exporters by the end of 2023. In 2022, Uzbekistan ranked 9th…