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OVERVIEW GLOBAL TABLE GRAPE MARKET

The Netherlands: Grape market is under pressure due to large supply in a short period of time.The large supply of grapes on the European market at the moment is making their…

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Logistics Coordinator

Basil continues to increase in popularity

Supplies of basil could become slimmer as the Easter holiday approaches. Camilo Penalosa of Infinite Herbs in Miami, FL says basil volume at this time of the year typically…

Global Fruit Latam Conference

"Diversification of markets and product branding will be key for Latin America"

The Global Fruit Latam conference wraps up today, March 26th, and multiple more educational sessions and discussions are planned for the day. Yesterday, one of the discussion…

2019 Tomato Suspension Agreement: Inspections, PACA, and compliance tips

In the second instalment of their webinar on the 2019 Suspension Agreement on Fresh Tomatoes from Mexico, the US Department of Commerce and the International Trade…

APHIS authorizes importation of pepper fruit from Colombia into the Continental United States

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is authorizing importation of five commodities of fresh pepper fruit…

Grimmway Farms brings on new VP marketing

Grimmway Farms is pleased to announce that David Bright has joined the team as vice-president of marketing. Bright will direct marketing functions for all…

Produce grower-shipper surpasses 4,000 employee vaccinations

More committed than ever to ensuring a safe work environment for its employee-owners, Tanimura & Antle is proud to share that by April, more than 4,000 employees will have…

shaffe

Southern Hemisphere Fresh Fruit Trade Congress

Labour, logistics and climate - biggest challenges for Southern Hemisphere exports

Yesterday the very first Southern Hemisphere Fresh Fruit Trade congress organised by SHAFFE took place virtually. The theme of the congress is ‘Keeping the world supplied’.…

New research station building reflects North Carolina's investment in sweet potatoes

At first glance, the new building at the Horticultural Crops Research Station may not seem that remarkable. It’s a light beige metal building. 60 feet wide. 100 feet long.…

Lettuce grower launches new product line

"Consumer demand for a safer alternative"

Expanding what is already one of the most diverse greenhouse baby leaf and head lettuce portfolios on the market, Revol Greens is adding a large-scale chopped romaine program…

Global Focus Bananas

Suez blockade raises concerns for delayed bananas and increased container shortages

On Tuesday March 23rd, a large gust of wind blew the containership Evergreen off course and the ship ran aground in the Suez Canal. The ship, which is still stuck, has blocked…

Special Australia / New Zealand

Australia: Roadtrains start massive watermelon shipments in Northern Territory

Between Easter and Christmas, more than 63,000 bins of watermelons are expected to be moved by Primary Connect from the Northern Territory. Primary Connect’s carrier partner…

Retail

Dreamstime

First proposal of its kind in Canada

Whole Foods Market and Headspace have combined their expertise

Canada: 'Grocery Supply Code of Practice' to improve retailer-supplier relationsAfter 2 decades of complaints of unfair practices, Canadian grocery retailer Empire Co. Ltd.…

Revolution farms launches new products

“Variety is the spice of life"

Revolution Farms, an indoor greenhouse farm in Michigan, is launching four new products in independent grocery stores in the Detroit Metro area and West Michigan this month,…

Virtual wellness series supports industry careers program

Center for Growing Talent (CGT) continues its three-part Virtual Wellness Series on Tuesday, March 30th at 5pm Eastern with a live chef demonstration to support the Career…

After Identifying gaps in previous aid

USDA announces ‘Pandemic Assistance for Producers’ to distribute resources more equitably

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today that USDA is establishing new programs and efforts to bring financial assistance to farmers, ranchers and…

New problems will compromise crop storage as planet heats up

About 25% of the nation's potato chips get their start in Michigan, where reliably cool air during September harvest and late spring has been ideal for crop…

University of California, Berkeley research

California: Ice-fighting bacteria could aid crops against frost damage

Every spring, California farmers have to be on the lookout for signs of frost. Faced with the prospect of losing an entire season’s harvest, growers spend…

The 60,000-square-foot facility will support local farmers and underserved New Yorkers

GrowNYC, State, City and Elected Officials break ground on New York State regional food hub in the Bronx

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo, Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul, Empire State Development Acting President and CEO Eric Gertler, New York State Department of…

Declares Quarterly Dividend

Lamb Weston Holdings announces $250 mln investment in new French fry processing facility in China

Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. announced today an expansion of French fry processing capacity in China and the declaration of its quarterly dividend. “The french…

Suezcanal.gov.eg

Ever Given still stuck in Suez Canal

Stranded Suez ship's owner, insurers face millions in claims

The Suez Canal has been closed for transit since 23 March due to a blockage by the container ship MV Ever Given. All major container carriers have been impacted by this…

Demand for Polish apples was strong

“March has had the biggest export level of the season”

Although some Polish apple exporters have already ended their season, others are still going at it. Demand has been stronger in March than it was in February, resulting in a…

Johan Kant, Kalisa Trading:

"There's definitely demand for early potatoes, despite the surplus Belgian stocks"

In Belgium, the early potato season has just begun. The first Egyptian potatoes of the 2021 harvest have arrived and are now in stores. But there are still many unsold Belgian…

Frank Levarht:

"Excellent melon demand throughout the Central American season"

The Central American melon season is in full swing at Levarht in the Netherlands. "The transition from Brazil to Central America went well; it was seamless," says Frank…

Rob Cullum - Pacific Produce

Grapes in general have had a rough time for the last year

Grapes in general have had a rough time for the last year, both in the sales markets but also at production level and with logistical challenges. There have been different…

When can I collect my container?

The business world revolves around efficiency. Clients want to know exactly when their container will arrive at port. Or even better, at what time it will be ready for collection.…

Growers choose Cerescon's Sparter for guaranteed operational reliability

NL: Teboza, Martens Asperges get first selective asparagus harvesting robots with underground detection

It was a first for two Dutch asparagus farms on Wednesday, 24 March. Teboza and Martens Asperges took delivery of the Sparter. This is Cerescon's selective asparagus…

The keys to the success of a sector that has known how to adapt to change, according to Rafael Bolinches, General Director of Projar

How the fruit and vegetable sector has managed to emerge stronger from the COVID crisis

For many years now, the fruit and vegetable sector has been changing, both structurally, technologically and commercially. Every year it faces new challenges related to the…

40 containers of organic bananas from Piura were shipped after the end of the transporters strike

The transporter's strike in Peru affected more than 7,000 families engaged in the production of organic bananas in the Piura region. On Monday, producers will…

Reaching $6.3 billion

Peruvian exports to the US grew during 2020

The long and strategic trade partnership between Peru and the United States is strong, successfully surviving the Covid-19 pandemic, with sectors like…

Sustainable Farming: Agranimo integrates with SAP BTP

Despite the ongoing debate of whether it’s a fruit or a vegetable, the avocado has been an export hit around the globe. Avocados are grown in the southern…

European Commission

DG agri dashboard - Apples

EU average apple prices remain relatively stable

EU average apple prices remain relatively stable, with a slight increase that is similar to the seasonal pattern. During the ongoing marketing year prices remain firm above…

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