Prices of iceberg lettuce stabilized

Supply and movement of iceberg lettuce within Ontario right now seem to be steady. However, prices did jump a few weeks back on the vegetables. “They…

The affordability factor on avocados

While the overall avocado crop remains comparable to last year, there is a noticeable difference in this year’s harvest. “This season has brought a…

Joachim Alkewitz, Co-Managing Director of Mariani of California (Germany) Trockenfrüchte GmbH:

"In terms of quality, California is expecting one of the best harvests ever"

"For a long time, German food retailers endeavoured to remove shelled walnuts from their product ranges at the end of the Christmas season, as there…

Global Berry Congress kicks off:

"Weather extremes affect the whole supply chain"

The berry industry has seen rapid growth, but the future can be a fragile thing. With input costs for growers rising, weather extremes affecting the…

Claudia Bernal, Mountain Range Produce:

“Leave your chair and get on the back of a mule in Colombia”

Buyers and importers of avocados, mangoes, lemons and exotic fruits are challenged by rural growers deep in the highlands of Colombia to “get out of…

PEI potato industry recognizes four members

The 2023 PEI Potato Industry Awards Banquet was held on November 24 in Charlottetown and four members of the industry were recognized at the event. Ray…

Celebrating the impact of global community giving

Mission Produce, Inc. announced its 2023 global giving results to positively impact its surrounding communities. Contributing to causes supporting…

Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan enters strategic partnership with Montague

Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan and its Australian agriculture subsidiary AustOn Corporation (AustOn) are pleased to announce that they have entered…

California grower celebrates 100 years

D'Arrigo Bros. Co. of California proudly culminates its year-long reflection of legacy with a commemoration of its 100th anniversary. As D'Arrigo Bros.…

Grant J. Hunt adds to team

The Grant J. Hunt Company proudly welcomes industry veteran Derin Benson to its team, marking a significant milestone as the company gears up to celebrate its 90th anniversary…

December 19

Apple association hosts harvest wrap-up webinar

USApple is holding a free 45-minute webinar which will be presented by Chris Gerlach, director of industry analytics for USApple. The webinar will be…

Recycled phosphorus fertilizer reduces nutrient leaching, maintains yield

A promising new form of ammonium phosphate fertilizer has been field-tested by University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign researchers. The fertilizer,…

Berry Global launched new polyethylene cling film:

New cling film technology provides certified recyclable alternative to PVC films

Berry Global has launched a new version of its Omni® Xtra polyethylene cling film for fresh food applications, which provides a high-performance…

‘Consumption of mangoes could help athletes with muscle recovery’

Mangoes could help athletes with muscle recovery. The fruit is not only known for providing good calories, but for offering vitamins A, B2 and C.…

McCain Foods continues to drive innovation in agriculture with launch of Presia Ag Insights

Continuing its commitment to drive innovation and advance new technologies in agriculture, McCain Foods has announced the launch of Presia Ag Insights.…

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Dollar slipped last week due to drop in private sector employment

The dollar slipped against a slew of currencies on Friday. The drop was caused by the news of steady US business activity in November, but private…

Delegation represents Belize at international forum on banana diseases in Guatemala

Веlіzе іѕ wеll-rерrеѕеntеd аt thе Іntеrnаtіоnаl Fоrum оn Ваnаnа Вunсhу Тор vіruѕ аnd Fuѕаrіum Тrорісаl Rасе 4 (ТR4). The forum іѕ tаkіng рlасе іn…

"Woman keeps smiling potato in freezer for five years"

Lori Bricks from Parker (Colorado, USA) has kept a potato in the freezer for five years because it looks like it is smiling at her. The woman discovered this striking potato while prepari…

10th International Table Grape Symposium: Prof David Hughes

Grapes are straying into commodity area

Prof David Hughes, emeritus professor in food marketing at Imperial College, London, is worried that table grapes are entering the dreaded terrain of…

War in the Middle East shifts demand from Israeli Medjool dates to Egyptian dates

The intensification of violence in the Middle East has shifted a significant part of the demand for Israeli Medjool dates to Egypt, according to…

"Egyptian citrus prices will be more competitive than those of Turkey and Greece"

Egyptian exporters are gearing up for the citrus season, which officially begins on December 15, but it remains unclear how prices will compare to last…

From the Nile to Iberian shores:

Egypt’s unprecedented orange export boom to Spain

In the MY 2022/23, Egypt achieved a remarkable milestone by exporting a record volume of oranges to Spain, multiplying its exports manifold, as…

Christian Hencke at the 20th anniversary of FFC Fresh Fruit Company Ltd

"Significant growth expected for South African nectarines"

FFC Fresh Fruit Company, based in Hamburg, is celebrating its 20th anniversary in fall 2023. Over the years, the company's core business has shifted…

“Some new varieties perform well”

“Imported Australian nectarine season started early, with mostly small fruits "

The new season of Australian nectarines arrived in the Chinese market in early November, about 7-10 days earlier than in previous years. It is…

Fresh Select overcomes challenges to lead innovation in salad and leafy greens industry

The journey of Fresh Select, a prominent player in the Australian salad and leafy green industry, is marked by resilience and innovation. John Said,…

'Australian cherry crop volume a little lower, fruit sizes are larger'

Cherry picking at Koala Cherries located in Yarck Victoria, started on the 7th of November, a week earlier that average. Good soil moisture throughout…

Forces combine to shield Australian vegetable industry from exotic pest threats

Australia’s vegetable industry is set to receive an unprecedented level of protection against exotic pests through a unique $10 million levy-funded…

Good demand from European supermarkets for Turkish citrus

"Our growers now cultivate citrus without the use of pesticides"

The Turkish citrus season will be a longer one this year, and exporters won’t be able to sit still to rest. Okan Eryilmaz, owner of Turkish fruit…

Seaborne reefer trade to contract for the second consecutive year

In the final quarter of the year, the outlook for seaborne reefer trade has weakened with cargo demand now expected to post a second consecutive year…

Due to orange supply shortage, global juice supply may decrease

The world supply of orange juice has been decreasing in Brazil and in the United States. Although the consumption has also been reducing in major…

Premium apples from Ukraine, designed specifically for consumers from Uzbekistan

The Sady Dnipra company was the first Ukrainian company to develop an offer of apples custom-designed for the market of Uzbekistan. “Although this year…

Next year’s freight rate expectations have sunk well below the waterline

Diving freight rates have inevitably led to plummeting carrier Q3 returns, and the outlook for the full year is bleak while next year's expectations…

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TikTok trend which can test if your love or friendships are real

What is the orange peel theory?

The "Orange Peel Theory" is a trending concept on TikTok, used to evaluate the depth and authenticity of personal relationships, whether romantic or platonic. The theory…

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Airbnb host warns about monkeys breaking into the house for bananas

Travel influencer Brian Luebben, during his stay in Florianópolis, Brazil, received amusing voice notes from his Airbnb host about monkeys potentially…

A trip to discover fresh produce sections: browse the gallery!

How is fresh produce displayed in US stores?

Have you ever wondered what a fresh produce section looks like in US supermarkets? How do you imagine it: small, big, non-existent or replaced by…

"The area devoted to artichoke this season in Lorca decreased by 30%"

According to a representative of the COAG agricultural organization, producers opted for other products because of the artichoke's cold, abundant water, and…

Average wholesale prices of bananas in Europe

In week 46, average wholesale prices of Latin American bananas stood at €104/100 kgs in the Netherlands

In week 46, the average wholesale prices of bananas from Latin America stood at €134/100 kgs in Germany. The same prices stood at €104/100 kgs in the Netherlands. Prices…

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Africa’s new online foreign exchange system will enable cross-border payments in local currencies

The high cost of making cross border payments on the African continent has driven governments on the continent to seek options of settling trade and…

Brussels greenlights EU-New Zealand trade deal

Brussels has given the final green light for an EU-New Zealand trade deal that, while mutually lowering barriers for both markets, highlights the…

Poland to start exporting apples to Indonesia in 2024

Poland has been attempting to get its apples to Indonesia. It will likely have the maiden export next year. According to Jacek Kolomyjec, the Jakarta…