GLOBAL MARKET OVERVIEW CHERRIES

The season for cherries in the Northern Hemisphere is off to a positive start, depending on the country, whilst in other markets it has just come to a close. In the…

Slow movement on lemons expected to pick up

The lemon season in Mexico has started earlier than usual and with good volumes and a wide range of sizes. Luis Gudino, CEO of SiCar Farms says the…

Strong demand for California stone fruit will keep prices elevated this season

As California stone fruit season begins, growers and shippers know the pressure will be on the state’s supplies of fruit. “Demand is pretty strong,…

Lavesh Mirpuri, Consorcio de Productores de Fruta (CPF):

“We have seen a strong demand for Peru’s citrus, especially for seedless easy peelers”

Amidst increasing supply from the Southern Hemisphere, key world markets of the US, Europe and Asia are showing a strong demand for citrus from Peru,…

California table grape grower acquires, expanding growing and shipping capabilities

Four Star Fruit, grower of organic and conventional table grapes, recently acquired 1,100 acres of table grape vineyards and two modern distribution facilities…

Sarah Frey appointed advisor to Chair of the U.S. House Committee on Agriculture

Sarah Frey, founder and CEO of Frey Farms and a best-selling author, has been appointed a member of U.S. Representative, and House Committee on Agriculture…

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USDA Subjective Almond Forecast comes in above industry expectations

The USDA Subjective Almond Forecast, published on 12th April, estimated the 2023 Californian almond crop at 2.50 billion pounds, down 3% from last…

1st Crop Estimate 2023 -

US Northwest Cherry Growers estimate 50% increase in crop size for 2023 harvest

The US Northwest Cherry Growers believes there is potential for a crop of 19.9 million 20 lb. boxes. This would constitute a 50% increase in crop size…

Florida Democrat claims state won't have vegetable pickers due to new immigration law

Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz claimed that the new law is 'going to devastate our economy, tourism, construction, agriculture'. According to her, the new law,…

Canada’s Bill C-280 passed at second reading

The Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada (FVGC), the Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA) and the Fruit and Vegetable Dispute Resolution Corporation…

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New report finds 97% of fruits and vegetables sampled in California meet pesticide safety standards

The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) today released a report finding that 97% of fruits and vegetables sampled within the state in…

Avocado webinar looks at U.S. strategy for building demand

Leadership from the Hass Avocado Board (HAB) recently presented to an international audience of over 1,160 delegates from 33 countries on U.S.…

Florida strawberry growers will have to change with the climate

According to University of Florida agricultural researchers working with the Environmental Defense Fund, if Florida’s strawberry industry is going to survive…

Data from two new UF/IFAS citrus varieties experiments advances

Citrus growers in Florida’s “River” production region along the Indian River Lagoon develop unsurpassed flavor and texture in a fresh grapefruit product…

Willa Phoenix on being the first pineapple leather shoe brand to grace the Oscars

Recently, Willa Phoenix made a name for itself by becoming the first pineapple leather shoe to walk the Oscars 2023 red carpet. A multitude of celebrities have…

Edible CBD coating could extend the shelf life of strawberries

Soon, you’ll be able to get a box of freshly picked, sweet strawberries from the grocery store or local farm stand. But it’s disappointing when you get…

Polk County citrus grower aims to create central Florida’s first avocado farm

Polk County citrus grower, Mitch McLellan is moving on from citrus after a tree disease and a hurricane wiped out his grove. He says many growers throughout…

Weather makes berry crops less predictable in Mississippi

Texas: Blueberries, blackberries and other fruits recover from adverse weather

According to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert Tim Hartmann, AgriLife Extension specialist and assistant professor in the Texas A&M Department of…

When it comes to French Fries, Gen Z is choosing McDonald’s

According to CivicScience’s latest data, the battle for the top spot in the race for the most appreciated fast food French Fries isn’t particularly close:…

31 May to 4 June, 2023

5th Banana Fair to be held in Delfinópolis, Brazil

The Fifth Banana Fair is taking place from 31st May to 4 June in Delfinópolis, Brazil. It is organized by the Banana Producers Association (ADELBA) and…

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Chile:

FAS Santiago estimates table grape production to drop by 8.6 percent in MY 2022/23

In marketing year (MY) 2022/23, FAS Santiago estimates that table grape production will decrease by 8.6 percent, reaching 720,000 tons. It predicts…

Indonesian market closest to opening for Peru’s blueberries

Peru has ambitions to turn the world blue with their fresh blueberries, and make it the most preferred fruit on earth. They aim to open new markets,…

Michiel Herholdt – The Fruit Route

Strong pomefruit campaign a felicitous touch to a decade in fruit trade

Ten years ago Michiel Herholdt and his business partner Andries Greyling established Paarl-based The Fruit Route “with love,” says Michiel. “We mean to…

Early entry of Egyptian grapes into the market

The table grape season started about ten days ago in Egypt, one month earlier than last year. This represents a commercial opportunity for Egyptian…

"The picture is not totally bleak for the Moroccan agricultural campaign"

Morocco's agricultural export season is nearing its end, closing in July with the watermelon and grape calendars, and the last volumes of vegetables…

Egyptian melon and watermelon exporters await European summer

Like other North African origins, Egyptian melon and watermelon exporters are patiently waiting for the summer to start in Europe, and the increase in temperatures,…

Macadamia growers all over the world urged to keep the faith

Although falling prices and over-supply are concerning, the World Macadamia Organisation (WMO) assured macadamia growers across the globe that their nuts still…

Aussie melons chase bigger slice of Asian markets

The peak industry body for the Australian melon industry, Melons Australia, will target opening access to emerging markets in south-east Asia as part…

Big laughs, bright ideas shared during Australia's 2023 banana congress

Hundreds of people involved in ensuring Australians have access to their favourite yellow fruit have met in Cairns for the 2023 Australian Banana…

Banana growers along east coast of Australia get tools to guard against pests and diseases

Through a $1.7 million collaboration, banana growers along the east coast of Australia are being armed with a plethora of tools to guard against pests and…

The iServe solution

Dealing with lack of personnel one robot at a time

A robot that interacts, delivers products and smiles? That is what FreshPlaza witnessed at TuttoFood 2023. Its name is Bellabot and it was developed by…

As other traders are running out of apples, one Polish exporter is picking up more orders

“Our apple stocks will help us fulfill orders until the end of the season”

As other Polish apple exporters are wrapping up their season, there is still no rest to be had at Appolonia. According to Jakub Krawczyk, export…

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Italian White Onion from Margherita ready to enter the retail market

There are still vegetables that are planted and harvested by hand and grown on small plots of rarely more than a hectare. An example is the Margherita…

"The Lebanese grape season has all the ingredients for success"

Currently in its early stages, the grape table season in Lebanon is shaping up well, both in terms of production and marketing, according to Moussa…

Dutch onion exports top 1 million ton mark

Dutch onion exports have, again, topped the 1 million ton mark, GroentenFruit Huis export statistics show. For the last eight weeks, exports fluctuated between…

Nutritionist advises to eat kiwis with skin and all

Registered nutritionist Gabi Zaromskyte claims that she eats the skin on a lot of fruit and vegetables, because of the benefits it has for her gut. According…

Fedemco presents the Ecowoox sustainable seal at the Global Tomato Congress

The Spanish federation of wooden lightweight packaging (FEDEMCO) participated at the tomato industry event held in Rotterdam on Tuesday, May 16.…

Modern packing solutions making tomato packhouses more competitive

Tomatoes are one of life’s blessings. For growers, tomatoes give a high yield and are in strong demand. Consumers appreciate that tomatoes are packed…

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World Container Index - 18 May

Drewry’s composite World Container Index decreased by 1% to $1,719.95 per 40ft container this week

Drewry’s composite World Container Index decreased by 1% to $1,719.95 per 40ft container this week, and has dropped by 78% when compared with the same…

Panay Island, Philippines

Farmers in Antique province urged to produce more vegetables

Farmers in Antique province are encouraged to produce more vegetables and other agricultural products. Yesterday, Antique Office of the Provincial Agriculture…

Malaysian Agriculture Ministry targets RM1.3 bln worth of pineapple product exports this year

The Agriculture and Food Security Ministry through the Malaysian Pineapple Industry Board (LPNM) hopes to achieve RM1.3 bln worth of pineapple-based exports…