Strong domestic demand for sweet potatoes keeps product at home

Smooth transition expected between storage and new crop shallots

Northern hemisphere shallots, which come from the U.S., Canada, and France, are winding down the storage crop season. "The supply is similar to what we…

Strong domestic demand for sweet potatoes keeps product at home

Growers and shippers continue to manage a very tight sweet potato supply from North Carolina. "The quality of the crop is still good and I think that…

Annual Leamington Greenhouse Competition winners announced

The 18th Annual Leamington Greenhouse Competition took place last week in Leamington, Ontario. With over 190 product entries from the region's leading…

Sunden Farms focuses on building local supply chains

"‘Buy local for good’ is a call for regional self-sufficiency"

For decades, the Howe family farmed apples, potatoes, and dairy in New Brunswick. "My parents farmed here, and my grandparents farmed here. We go back…

Home compostable fruit label up for sustainability initiative award

Sinclair announced it has been named as a finalist in The Grocer Gold Awards 2025. Nominated in the Sustainability Initiative of the Year (Products &…

Walnut Commission applauds USDA Secretary Rollins for support of trade mission

The California Walnut Commission commends U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins for her leadership and advocacy during last week's trade mission…

National Retail Report - Specialty Crops:

Memorial day boosts fresh produce ads and prices

Retailers across the country were fully stocked and prepared for gatherings held in honor of the nation's fallen service members. Unsurprisingly,…

Trump extends EU tariff deadline to July 9

President Donald Trump announced an extension of the 50% tariff deadline on the European Union until July 9, 2025. He mentioned receiving a call from Ursula…

Northwest cherry growers adopt netting for protection

In the realm of cherry cultivation, netting has emerged as a tool for certain Northwest growers seeking to safeguard their crops. Shawn Gay from South Central…

AI robot boosts potato sorting efficiency

High-tech greenhouse operations in North America are examining innovative solutions to optimize labor use in potato processing. A robotic sorter now…

“The Plant will facilitate innovation that is not only cutting-edge but also inclusive and scalable”

With nearly $1 million in Catalyst funding secured through the California Jobs First initiative, UC ANR Innovate, the innovation arm of the University…

Home-grown avocados rise in Northern California

In Northern California, conditions are conducive for cultivating avocados at a local level. Gary Gragg, owner of Golden Gate Palms Nursery in Richmond,…

U.S. tariff unlikely to impact SVG exports significantly

In 2024, the United States purchased goods worth roughly $8.4 million from St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG). This figure, while notable, does not…

South Korea boosts tree nut imports led by U.S.

With limited domestic production and rising consumer demand, Korea's imports of tree nuts have continued to grow steadily, recording a compound annual growth…

New steamer product takes to spotlight at west coast show

Jacobs, Malcolm & Burtt (JMB) is participating in the West Coast Produce Expo (WCPE), taking place May 28–30 in Palm Desert, California. At this year's…

USDA tests Donaldson orange as HLB-tolerant alternative

The U.S. Department of Agriculture-Agricultural Research Service (USDA-ARS) is evaluating the Donaldson sweet orange as a possible replacement for the…

U.S. processed vegetable trade hits record imports

In 2024, the United States processed vegetable trade data showed an increase in both import value and volume. Imports reached $8.03 billion, a 10% rise year…

Lettuce: Climate change and fewer crop protection products shift focus to resistance

"Growers are very concerned about the climate and shrinking crop protection product range," begins Paul Huijs, Leafy Vegetables Product Manager at…

"As it is going now, this gem grows bigger every year"

Westland Seeds prepares for a future without Wim Grootscholten

"Wow, these bell peppers are stunning," says Wim Grootscholten as he walks into the greenhouse at Westland Seeds in his shorts. Known as 'Wim with the…

Masato Fujisaki, Les Légumes de Masato

Asian vegetables grown in France

Kidney beans, water spinach, Malabar spinach, komatsuna, Japanese turnips, daikon, and pak choi. In Blois (Loir-et-Cher department), Masato Fujisaki is determined to make…

Lindert Moerdijk, MSP Onions:

"There is a weekly drop in onion demand and active processors"

The onion season has turned out completely differently than anyone had expected, according to Lindert Moerdijk of MSP Onions. "Everyone thought there…

Calderoni Company (Italy)

Biological weed management made easy, even on slopes

Thanks to technological innovations, it is now possible to perform biological weed control not only in flat fields but also in hilly and mountainous…

Week 21 Fruit Wholesale Market Report:

Apple sales accelerate due to Dragon Boat Festival demand, while durian prices decline

The Dragon Boat Festival holiday begins next Saturday, and its impact on the market is starting to show, particularly for apples. According to traders,…

Dried fruit prices collapse on the Moroccan wholesale market

Aid Al Adha is one of the most important dates in the Muslim calendar, and it is on this occasion that Muslims observe the ritual of sheep sacrifice.…

Jammu starts perishable rail exports to Mumbai

The Jammu railway division has received its first VP indent from Katra station to Bandra in Mumbai, scheduled for June 3. This development marks an initial…

Australia targets avocado growth in India

The expanding health awareness among Indian consumers coupled with global culinary influences is encouraging interest in international produce, including…