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Steve Reinholt of Starr Ranch Growers:

“Impact from India’s new non-GMO requirement has been minimal”

A new requirement imposed by the Indian government on imported produce items has been causing challenges for apple exporters in Washington. “A sizeable list of produce items…

Strong demand anticipated for pineapples this Easter

Costa Rican pineapples are seeing good volumes and quality right now, say Adriana Garcia of Chestnut Hill Farms. The volumes are actually above the numbers for the same period…

US grower-shipper starts onion export program to the Middle East

The Middle East is a significant consumer of fresh produce, but with little local production the region heavily relies on imports. “We are expanding our export network to…

First of two green, energy-efficient vessels arrive at Port of Hueneme

The Port of Hueneme welcomed the first of two, energy-efficient Del Monte vessels to the Port of Hueneme recently. The ships’ arrival marks a new chapter in environmental…

Grape marketer adds new Director of Retail Development

Sunview Marketing International of California, Inc., announced a new customer-centric addition to our team. Bryan Roberts has recently joined the company in…

New Cranberry Cooperative of the Americas launches

The owners of Habelman Bros. Company in Tomah, Wisconsin and L&S Cranberry LP in St. Lucien, Quebec, Canada announce the formation of Cranberry Cooperative of…

US retail report

2021’s strong start for produce continues in February

“In December, we saw consumers moving around much more than any other month during the pandemic,” said Jonna Parker, Team Lead Fresh for IRI. “But come February, trips and…

First pineapple shipment from Kaohsiung, Taiwan to Canada loaded

On March 15, a batch of Dashu Golden Diamond pineapples from Kaohsiung, Taiwan, were loaded into containers at the Fruit and Vegetable Transportation and Marketing…

USDA

U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement Seasonal Perishable Products Weekly Update - Week of March 14-20

Mexican asparagus movement expected to decrease as season winds down

This report provides trend analysis of the volume and prices of Seasonal Perishable commodities. Volume represents current week and prices represent open (spot) market sales…

Country Fresh may access bankruptcy loan as produce suppliers seek payment

Fruit and vegetable producer Country Fresh Holding Company has received a court-approved loan of US$13.4 million to fund operations during the bankruptcy…

Global Focus Bananas

Indian bananas top pick by overseas importers

There was a substantial growth in Indian banana exports, both in volume and in value terms in the past three financial years. Importing countries have been…

Special Australia / New Zealand

Pyper’s Produce Carrot Crop Report, March 2021

From sowing to harvest the main-crop carrots have been growing in near perfect conditions

Pyper’s Produce is one of New Zealand’s largest fresh export carrot growers and the South Island’s largest domestic supplier of carrots. Owners Brendan Hamilton and Brent…

Retail

Dreamstime

DoorDash takes on drivers' Walmart gripes

The Giant Co. has unveiled a stunning new format in Philadelphia

US: Kroger customers rewarded in stock spend more at grocerFintech company Bumped has released data from its two-year pilot showing that turning grocery customers into owners…

Some 90% imported from Costa Rica

Pineapple consumed in US is third most Eco-clean Product

For the fifth year in a row, the humble pineapple was considered the third food with the least presence of pesticides. As 90% of this fruit consumed in the…

Argentine grapes will be able to enter Brazil without hindrance

Argentine table grapes could finally enter Brazil without hindrance thanks to the joint work that the Argentine government's health services have been carrying…

US and Canadian scientists intent on battling murder hornets

Scientists in the US and Canada are exploring new ways to fight so-called murder hornets as the giant insects begin establishing nests this spring. Last…

US: Persisting challenges for West Side agriculture

Challenges are persisting for West Side agriculture as another growing season is nearing. In addition to uncertain market prices for some commodities, growers…

Potatoes at retail: a total store study

To understand shopping habits for all potato categories at retail, Potatoes USA partnered with Kantar Insights Consulting to conduct a total store potato…

Myriam Maes (Maes Wilfried), Belgium:

“Many of our lettuce varieties eventually end up on cruise ships”

From oakleaf and butterhead to Lolla Rossa and Romaine lettuce. There are enough lettuce varieties to choose from at the Belgian horticultural company, Maes Wilfried. "We…

Greenyard secures €50m investment

Before the end of the financial year (March 2021), as previously announced, Greenyard has received the support and commitment from its consortium of banks and…

Getting it right first time

End of line automation

Focused on serving the fresh produce sector, David Jahn, co-owner of Brillopak with business partner Peter Newman, is passionate about assisting packhouses to address labour…

Ten days earlier at the farm Guidi

Terre di Romagna artichokes are already being harvested

Thanks to a very early variety and cultivation techniques aimed at anticipating the harvest, the Guidi farm located in Forlì, Italy, has just kicked off the artichoke season.…

Erik-Jan Thur, Marni Fruit:

"Sufficient Egyptian oranges en route"

The Spanish mandarin season has reached the last phase of the season. "We are currently selling the last Clemenlate and Fortuna with leaves. The volumes are decreasing. The…

Using Apple Pay for purchases

Woman charged £1,599 for bunch of bananas

A woman from London was erroneously charged more than £1,599 for a bunch of bananas in UK supermarket chain Marks & Spencer. As she was using Apple Pay to pay…

Study concludes that it's possible to grow produce in greenhouses with semi-transparent solar panels

A new study published in the Cell Reports Physical Science journal has proved that it's possible to use semi-transparent solar panels, which are specifically…

Derk van Stokkum (Van der Lans International), the Netherlands:

"We deliberately delayed importing onions from New Zealand"

The first yellow onions from New Zealand arrived at Van der Lans International in the Netherlands last week. "We're deliberately starting somewhat later this year. That's due…

Berg River grape growers narrowing the gap

The restricted availability of containers is the leitmotif of the current table grape season. Right: Crimson While the recent unprecedented grape intake restrictions by cold stores…

Hass avocado could be next cash cow for Uganda

Uganda’s Ministry of Agriculture Animal Industry and Fisheries is calling upon farmers to invest in avocado production. An on-going national campaign for…

Musang King durians from Thailand aim to conquer the Chinese market in the next few years

The Musang King is one of the most popular durians in the Chinese market. Among the wide variety of import durians, the retail volume of Musang King durian is…

FYK grape preservation packs keep Chinese grapes fresh

The global grape industry rapidly expanded in 2020. The total production volume is estimated at 26 million tons. The overall surface area devoted to grape plantation in major…

Operation “Vitamins for Students” at Saint-Charles International

Under the urge of several companies of the platform, the idea of gathering “fruit and vegetable donations” by the Union for students has been validated by the National Union…

Alterra lodges a $693,945 Research and Development claim

Alterra Ltd is pleased to announce that it has lodged a $693,945 Research and Development (R&D) claim with AusIndustry and the Australian Taxation Office. The R&D Tax…

France: heat from candles for the Lavaur orchards (Tarn)

In the French department of the Tarn, some fruit producers are planning to keep their orchards warm using stearin candles, in order to fight against the cold…

Information Office for Fruit and Vegetables: annual statistics for the fruit and vegetable market in Norway

Developments in the Norwegian fruit and vegetable market 2020

From 2019 to 2020, the market for fresh vegetables has increased by 1% in volume, while for fresh fruit there was a decrease of 1%. Fresh berries had the…

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