GLOBAL MARKET OVERVIEW PEPPERS

The pepper market finds itself in different phases across the globe at the moment. In the Netherlands, prices are high due to the end of the domestic season, whilst in the UK…

Foodservice demand for organic black garlic growing

Black Garlic in Canada is gaining traction within the foodservice business. “A large part of our business is coming indirectly from restaurants. Many…

Supply of finger limes is growing

The export of finger limes from Guatemala to Europe is about to come into a key part of its season. “We have very good fruit for this year-end campaign…

Vertiberry participates in the Homegrown Innovation Challenge

“Berries are booming in Canada”

“Strawberries grown indoors are hot and trending in Canada. There’s a lot of buzz around it, however, we still have to wait and see what is truly going to be realized in the…

Cornell receives USDA funding as part of specialty crop research initiative

The United States Department of Agriculture has announced funding to support different areas of the specialty crop industry, including $3 million to…

Uruguay planning to scale up production for off-season pears

The first signs of Uruguay being able to produce 'Williams Precoz' ('Early Bon Chretien') pears during December as an alternative to imported pears has…

Fruit vendors gain popularity with impressive cutting skills on livestreams

Alejandro Isabel and Daniela Benítez, a couple from La Puente in the San Gabriel Valley, have gained immense popularity on TikTok for their impressive…

Brazilians discuss how to avoid Florida’s fate with greening

Brazil’s government, institutions and citrus growers need to join efforts to overcome greening “so that Brazil does not go through the same situation…

UK robotics innovator signs $47 million US deal

North East robotics specialist Wootzano has secured a $47 million contract in the US which it says will be transformative for the company. The County…

Responsible for avocado, mandarin, lemon, grape, mango, cherry and frozen business units

Alfredo Lira Chirif takes up role of vice president at Camposol

Agro-exporter Camposol has announced the appointment of Alfredo Lira Chirif as vice president of Business Units of the firm. He served as general…

Are sweet potatoes a climate-resilient crop of the future?

As the climate warms, hotter temperatures will make it harder to grow certain crops. But this Thanksgiving, you can give thanks for one holiday…

AI is able to monitor and predict potato nutrition in real time

In Canada, the agricultural significance of potatoes is particularly prominent in provinces like New Brunswick. According to the 2022 Canadian Potato…

Chile

AGEC prepared to set up a blockade due to problems at container depots

The San Antonio Trucking Business Association (AGEC) might stop activities and start a blockade due to various problems they claim to have in two…

Dreamstime

Jabuticaba elected second best fruit in the world at online travel guide for traditional food

Jabuticaba is the edible fruit of the Brazilian grapetree. The purplish-black, white-pulped fruit can be eaten raw or used to make jellies, jams, juice…

First week of Northern Cape grape harvest

Nice and hot – 36°C yesterday – just the way grape farmers in the Northern Cape like it.“No rain is predicted for the next two weeks and we expect the…

"Egyptian processing potatoes were the main source for European factories from February to May"

Worse than running out of potatoes on supermarket shelves, potato processing factories can't afford a stock-out. Yassen Abdelhay, export advisor at…

"The tough conditions will sort out resilient exporters"

"This season is shaping up to be even more complicated than last for the Moroccan agribusiness and fresh produce exports", announces Mostapha Mohattan,…

Same district convinces farmers to grow avocados instead of khat

The Same District Council in Kilimanjaro, Tanzania, has launched a campaign to encourage farmers to switch from cultivating khat, a crop deemed…

"Grape season will be slow until end of December"

The grape season in India has kicked off. Samir Singh, business promoter for Indian grape exporter Mersel Foods, states that the current grapes that…

Australian stonefruit industry sees a turnaround with favorable weather and market expansion

The Australian stonefruit industry, encompassing peaches and nectarines, is witnessing a significant revival this season, thanks to favourable weather…

Queensland bananas and melons make groundbreaking voyage to Japan market

Queensland-grown bananas and melons have been shipped to Japan, in an Australia-first trial aimed at breaking into the potentially lucrative Japanese…

Counting the future benefits for orchards

Researchers continue to find new applications for Agtech device

Orchard researchers are continuing to find new applications for an Agtech device called a ‘Cartographer’ at Agriculture Victoria’s Tatura SmartFarm.…

‘We Give A Fork’ campaign

It's time for Australians to care about the future of fresh fruit, vegetables and nuts

Now is the time for the public to stand up and say, “we give a fork” about our growers, says Queensland’s state industry body for fruit, vegetables and…

Raf Rutten, Carolus trees:

"Our fruit-growing sector has a wait-and-see attitude regarding the new top fruit season"

"There’s interest in top fruit trees, but the fruit sector is waiting to see what the new top fruit season brings," begins Raf Rutten, sales manager at…

Original potato trade-in: Lays turns cinema visits into healthy blockbusters

Chip manufacturer Lays pulled off a promotion stunt at an American cinema. In exchange for a potato, visitors could enter for free. Chips or fries were not allowed as a means of exchange…

Last chance to reserve space on the British pavilion at Fruit Logistica

The Commercial Horticultural Association (CHA) will be hosting a group of UK exhibitors at Fruit Logistica, 7-9 February 2024 in Berlin. Fruit…

Drewry's

World Container Index - 23 November

Drewry’s World Container Index decreased by 6% this week

Drewry’s World Container Index decreased by 6% to $1,384 per 40ft container this week.The latest Drewry WCI composite index of $1,384 per 40-foot container is…

Enhancing farming practices with sustainable agrivoltaic solutions

In 2015, Laurent Coulot (CEO), Mathieu Ackermann (CTO) and Florian Gerlich (Product Architect), came together to establish Insolight, a company based…

Turkish citrus industry faces challenges: surplus inventory, soaring costs, and legal disputes

Difficulties have arisen in the Turkish citrus sector due to unsold produce and rising costs

Burak Karabudak, head of the citrus producers' association in the Adana province, expressed concern over the sharp increase in prices for mandarins in…

Belize

Agriculture Minister impressed by Monkey River farm’s potential for passion fruit production

This Wеdnеѕdау, Міnіѕtеr оf Аgrісulturе Јоѕе Аbеlаrdо Маі аnd hіѕ Тесhnісаl Аdvіѕоr Нugh О’Вrіеn tоurеd а раѕѕіоn fruіt fаrm іn thе Моnkеу Rіvеr аrеа…