GLOBAL MARKET OVERVIEW PINEAPPLES

The global pineapple market has seen some ups and downs recently, with lower production in the main country of origin, Costa Rica, affecting other…

Aggressive pricing on strong Michigan apple crop

In 2022, the Michigan apple crop saw some 32 million bushels of fruit and the 2023 crop looks to be very similar in numbers. “It’s a bountiful crop and…

Texas expecting smaller citrus due to drought

The 2023-24 season will continue to be a recovery period for Texas citrus. “Our trees continue healing after the 2021 freeze. Our trees are about 75…

Greenyard USA/Seald Sweet welcomes senior vice president of sales and sourcing

Greenyard USA/Seald Sweet welcomes Mark Gagnon as the newest addition to its executive team. As senior vice president of sales and sourcing, Gagnon brings a…

California navel orange forecast at 74 million cartons

The initial 2023–24 California navel orange forecast is 74 million cartons. This is up 1% from the previous year, the California Department of Food and…

A preview of the Peruvian grape season

Supply and demand: a simple economic term, but one that will be central to the grape season this year. Climate impacts on global markets have been well…

Dole adds dragon fruit to roster

Dole Food Company has a full slate of activities to offer at the 2023 Global Produce and Floral Show, presented by the International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) Oct.…

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Specialty mushrooms sales increased 32% in the 2021-2022 compared to the year before

In the lobby of a warehouse in Vernon, California, south of downtown Los Angeles, a sign reads: “We change minds with mushrooms.” “Once you start…

Pioneering the avocado market

Breakthrough for non-destructive portable spectrometers now measuring sugar content and dry matter

Sunforest is a South Korean provider of innovative portable NIR Spectrometers that measure fruit attributes in a non-destructive manner. “Using a…

Fraise d'hiver:

Vertically farmed strawberries available across Quebec

Fraise d'hiver strawberries are now available throughout all Sobeys banners: IGA, IGA extra, Rachelle-Béry, Les Marchés Tradition, and Marché…

CPMA announces updated strategic plan with revised vision and mission

Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA) is launching its 2024-2026 strategic plan which will guide its work for the next three years beginning…

New global branding for Kanzi® apples

At the upcoming Global Produce & Floral Show in Anaheim October 20th-21st, CMI will introduce a new look for Kanzi apples. Danelle Huber, CMI’s Senior…

Logistic delays caused by political unrest in Guatemala

Guatemala, exporter of a wide variety of fruits and vegetables, has been experiencing logistical delays due to the political unrest in the country. For the…

"Government's price stabilization measures fail to consider repercussions on Canadian growers"

The rising cost of groceries continues to be a pressing issue for Canadians, affecting consumers and the growers who constitute the backbone of our food…

Florida's citrus production might get a bump in the wake of 2022 Hurricane Ian

Although in effect, the sector is still recovering from Hurricane Ian, Florida’s citrus industry is expected to see an increase in production. Hurricane Ian,…

Deal will result in Costa delisting from the ASX

Piper Alderman and BCLP will guide Driscoll's on acquisition of Costa Group

Piper Alderman has teamed up with Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP (BCLP) in advising Driscoll’s Inc. on the $2.5 billion acquisition of ASX-listed Costa Group…

Del Monte exec reflects on dramatic market shift of 2022

Robert Savage wears several hats at Fresh Del Monte, one of the world’s largest providers of fresh fruit and vegetables. He brought those hats to the annual…

California sweet potato yields are up 10-15 percent

The sweet potato harvest in California has started late this season. “We’re two to three weeks behind, and it’s all because of the weather,” said Larelle…

Farms in Indiana implicated in recent cantaloupe outbreak, but FDA has not named them

The FDA says the outbreak of Salmonella Newport infections linked to three farms in Indiana is over, but the agency has not named the farms. The melon farms…

North Dakota and Minnesota farmers faced with average potato crop

The 2023 Minnesota and North Dakota potato crop appears to be about average in yields and quality, said Andy Robinson, North Dakota State University and…

Onions 52 announces new facility to serve East Coast

On October 10, Syracuse, UT based Onions 52, Inc. announced plans to expand operations to the east coast; with a distribution and packing facility in…

Fresno County crops reach record values

Fresno County’s annual crop report is in; the county continues to reach new heights with the total value of its agricultural production. While Fresno County…

From Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario

Funding for northern Ontario potato farm to expand and modernize

MP Marc G. Serré has announced $750,000 in FedNor (Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario) funding for Don Poulin Potatoes in Chelmsford. The…

University of Minnesota works to create more heat resistant apple variety

Recently, the University of Minnesota presented the latest offspring of the world-famous Honeycrisp. However, the question remains whether these apples will…

Fenway Park contains ‘farm’ that produces 6,000 tons of produce for the local community

Fenway Park is of course home to the Boston Red Sox. However, the stadium envelops much more within it apart from the sports section. The roof of the…

PHOTO REPORT - Cool Logistics Global Conference 2023

The Cool Logistics Global conference has been taking place this week in Italy's bustling city of Genoa, there have been three days of sessions packed…

Ginger's soaring price in China: How long can the highs last?

As we step into October, China is in the midst of its ginger harvesting season. While ginger prices within China remain high, this begs the question…

New technology removes need for fruit stickers

Costa is trialling innovative laser etching technology on hard-skinned fruit to remove the need for fruit stickers as part of its focus on developing…

Lit tomato cultivation heading back to…?

Last summer, people feared a return 'to the old ways': Dutch tomatoes in the summer, Spanish ones in the winter. Last year's unusual energy situation…

App analyses tomato appearance within seconds

For researchers and breeders, it is important to measure and record the characteristics of a fruit. This is now done manually, which is time-consuming…

Syngenta had developed high-quality resistant varieties:

Italian zucchini - steps forward to counter ToLCNDV

Traditional dark green zucchini continue to be the most popular vegetable produced and consumed in Italy. Fall is the key period for sowing in central…

Rene Tiggelman, Javala:

"I expect Southern Europe to enter the market earlier"

"Our export destinations are currently not very busy," says Rene Tiggelman of the Dutch company Javala. "For example, customers in Africa are reserved because…

South African deciduous fruit industry is reeling under flood disaster

The South African deciduous fruit industry is reeling under the impact of the recent floods in key production areas, particularly in Elgin, Grabouw, Vyeboom…

Hungarian walnut season started with average 2023 season expected

Hungary’s 2023 walnut season is off to a good start with an average season expected says Máté Tömösváry, from the co-operative Balaton-ker-Tész: “We…

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Photo report:

Vertical Farming World Congress wrap up

As many have wandered the streets of Soho, Camden, or Hampstead, no comment, it's that time of the week again. The photo report of the Vertical Farming…

Plans for fruit and vegetable market in Negril, Jamaica, are on track

According to MP for Westmoreland Western, Morland Wilson, plans are on track for the construction of the Negril fresh fruit and vegetable market. In an update…

Anhui province, eastern China

Dangshan county has had a thriving pear industry for decades now

Dangshan county in Anhui Province is starting to emerge as the ‘pear capital of the world’. At the end of 2022, the pear cultivation area in Dangshan spanned…

Could eating bananas be a good way to lose weight?

Consuming bananas is good for weight loss. In fact, some claim that the banana is one of the most economically viable superfoods which is available in the…