GLOBAL MARKET OVERVIEW BELL PEPPERS

The global bell pepper market had been marked by weather challenges earlier in the season, causing lower availability and higher prices, particularly…

Tighter availability on smaller Mexican avocados

Mexican supplies of avocados are strong currently. “There’s plenty of supply available. However the size curve has shifted towards larger fruit,” says…

Domestic watermelons back to average supply levels next month

Supplies of watermelon are good but both supplies and demand are expected to grow as temperatures warm up across the U.S. “Melons have been in…

Fyffes responds to protests organized by NGO at Honduran melon farms

Non-governmental organization Global Labor Justice – International Labor Rights Forum (GLJ – ILRF) says that hundreds of Honduran melon workers have…

Strawberry patent infringement unsuccessful for Driscoll’s

A strawberry patent infringement lawsuit against the former chief of a breeding institute hasn't borne fruit and is running out of steam. The case stems from…

Florida's orange groves suffering from hurricane and HLB

In Florida, the world's second largest producer of orange juice after Brazil, the citrus groves have been suffering. Not just from Hurricane Ian that uprooted…

Stable demand and sales in the US and European markets for Ecuadorian papayas

The high season of Ecuador papaya production is underway with normal stable demand and sales in the US and European markets. David Velez, sales manager…

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Florida's drought compared to California before and after storms

Florida is currently experiencing higher levels of drought compared to California, which has been able to break its drought with a series of…

New flavor added to pistachio line

Wonderful® Pistachios is adding to its No Shells lineup with Wonderful Pistachios Sea Salt & Pepper No Shells. The brand already sells this flavor…

California produce companies support communities impacted by flooding

Agriculture brands Taylor Farms and Driscoll’s, headquartered in California’s Salinas Valley and Pajaro, are calling for the support of these…

A Colombian firm obtains Fair Trade USA certification for its Hass avocado

Jardín Exotics is the first Hass avocado export company in Colombia to obtain Fair Trade USA certification. According to Pedro Pablo Diaz, the manager of the…

At least $500,000 in damages

Maryland: Mushroom farm damaged in Cecil County fire

A large mushroom farm in Cecil County has suffered a major loss in a fire last night. The West Coast Mushroom Farm, on Ebenezer Church Road in Rising Sun, had…

Guanajuato is the leading producer of lettuce

The central Mexican state of Guanajuato maintains its national leadership in the production of lettuce with an annual volume of 138,000 tons. The most…

China and Brazil decide on arrangement to use own currencies instead of dollar

On Wednesday, the Brazilian government announced that it has reached a deal with China to trade in their own currencies, ditching the US dollar as an…

Peru's 2022/23 blueberry season exports to China increases by 38%

Peru’s blueberry exports to China, its third biggest market, have increased by 38% in the 2022/2023 season compared to the last 2021/2022 season.…

Idaho potatoes are first vegetable to participate in American Diabetes Association 'Better Choices for Life program'

The Idaho Potato Commission (IPC) and the American Diabetes Association® (ADA) have announced a multi-year partnership making fresh Idaho® potatoes the…

Hardee Fresh closes $56 million for new ~30,000m2 vertical farm

X-Caliber Rural Capital announced the closing of a $56MM bridge loan for a Hardee Fresh vertical farming facility in Americus, Georgia. The new…

Understanding avocado seasonality in US and neighboring markets

Understanding the behavior and avocado seasonality of producers are necessary to identify the opportunities that exist in the US market. By being aware…

Paper-based sensor to detect pesticides in food quickly and cheaply

University of São Paulo develops sensor that can detect traces of pesticides in fruit and vegetables

Researchers at the University of São Paulo (USP) in Brazil have developed a kraft paper-based electrochemical sensor that can detect traces of pesticides in…

Research focused on onions, tomatoes and sweet potatoes

New report addresses options to reduce crop losses in Tanzania

The Institute for Sustainable Food at the University of Sheffield has investigated the reasons for post-harvest loss of crops produced in the Morogoro region…

Egyptian Valencia oranges will be available in larger volumes and at lower prices compared to last season

Egyptian citrus producers continue to supply the international market with late varieties, standing out by increasing volumes and lowering prices,…

Study: Moroccan mobile app helps reduce water consumption by 20-25%.

Morocco is facing its worst drought season in 3 decades. Due to the persistent drought, dam reserves and water tables are exhausted in several regions.…

"Patience on the part of importers will help stabilize onion prices"

In the midst of a global "onion crisis", demand for Egyptian onions is overwhelming while volumes are insufficient and prices are skyrocketing. Mohamed…

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Morocco steadily increases exports of superfood sweet potatoes

Regarded as a “superfood” lately, sweet potato has become another export crop for Morocco, according to EastFruit. In just a few years, Moroccan…

Eurosemillas highlights its high profitability, sweetness, large size, easy peeling and, above all, its long shelf life

"The new Kino extra-late mandarin will allow the campaign to be extended until at least May"

The Region of Valencia will be the leading European producing area when it comes to the expansion of the new Kino extra-late variety, which will allow…

Exotic Roots expands Colombian, Thai, and South African ranges

"Our certified exotics are garnering increasing demand from Dutch players"

The Dutch company Exotic Roots was established in September 2020 with the goal of meeting the exotic fruit and vegetable market's demand. Almost three…

“It could potentially be the best mango season ever for us”

The mango season in India is kicking off, says Himant Chavda, chairman for Indian produce exporter Krish International: “We’re now in the initial stage…

Week 13 Wholesale Fruit Market Report

New Zealand apple prices are higher than in the same period last year

In previous years, the special attributes of Tomb-sweeping Day have given a certain boost to fruit sales. Next Wednesday (April 5) is Tomb-sweeping Day…

Indian fresh produce importer glad to see freight rates softening

“Turkey has gained a better position for exporting apples to India this season”

India has not put all of its eggs in a single basket and continues to import apples from multiple sources, says Prashant Gidwani, founder of Indian…

Nashik grape growers heavily hit by unseasonal rains and hailstorms

“There will be no ramifications for the grape industry in the long run”

One of the grape growing regions in India, Nashik, has been hit with rains and hailstorms, resulting in a lot of damage. According to Samir Singh,…

Indian agri products make up sizable part of Nepali market

Indian agricultural products have dominated the Nepali kitchen. A major percentage of vegetables and fruits is imported from neighboring India, according to…

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Shipping lines reported a very strong financial result for 2022

The shipping lines continued where they left off in 2021 and reported a very strong financial result for 2022. At the initial time of writing, 12 of…

Port of Dover Cargo celebrates successful winter perishable season

Dover Cargo has reached a milestone with its winter perishable season, handling its largest amount of fresh produce, with 31 vessel calls altogether between…

Aussie apple exports set to rise thanks to government grants

Apple and Pear Australia Limited (APAL) has been awarded a $450,000 Agricultural Trade and Market Access Cooperation (ATMAC) grant by the Albanese Government,…

Tasmanian apple variety Southern Bliss about to enter market

Tasmanian apples could fetch top prices this season, with its apple season escaping the bad weather that plagued interstate orchards. Fruit Growers Tasmania…

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World Container Index - 30 March

Drewry’s composite World Container Index decreased by 2% this week

Drewry’s composite World Container Index decreased by 2% to $1,716.85 per 40ft container this week. The composite index has decreased by 2% this week,…