Greg Akins with Catalytic Generators

“Our ethylene ripening concentrate is the sole liquid authorized for banana ripening in Europe”

"From the day we were established over 50 years ago, our focus has solely been on one product, which is ethylene for fruit ripening," says Greg Akins,…

Largest California avocado crop since 2020 expected this year

California avocado growers are getting ready for what's estimated to be its largest crop since 2020. "This strong supply of California avocados should…

The first mangos from Mexico are available

The Peruvian mango season has about four weeks left, but the first mangos from Mexico are already available in the market. "Traditionally, we are the…

Michael Vorster & Leon de Kock – Grape Alliance

USA receives South African grape volumes going China’s way before

In the Hex River Valley growers have had one mission: to shorten the back-end of their crops, so as to be done with packing by week 10 before the…

Napa cabbage supply continues to increase annually

The supply of Napa cabbage is very good right now. "We produce primarily out of Yuma, Arizona at this time of the year, and supply on the West Coast…

Mexico, Guatemala, and Costa Rica are the US fruit and vegetable market's main suppliers

The US imported 22.7 million tons of fresh fruits and vegetables in 2023. Mexico was its main supplier, accounting for 50% of the total imported, followed by…

Michigan researchers explore malus coronaria genes to improve frost resistance in apples

In Michigan, researchers are delving into the genetic makeup of the Malus coronaria, a native apple tree known for its late blooming characteristic, to enhance…

New president for Titan Farms

Titan Farms, a grower, packer, and shipper of fresh peaches and vegetables, has named Ross Williams as its new president, effective immediately. Williams brings extensive…

Fresh Direct Produce sells Mike & Mike's Organic Produce to co-founder

The Fresh Direct Produce Group, a distributor of ethnic, organic, and conventional produce, has agreed to sell Mike & Mike's, an organic fruits and…

Carolina Prieto, Green West SAS

Colombian avocado growth under pressure from logistical bottlenecks

The Colombian avocado sector closed 2024 with a growth in export volume, driven by favorable weather conditions and the entry into production of new…

Max Paniagua, Grupo Visa

Uncertainty in the pineapple market due to scarcity and price volatility

The pineapple sector in Costa Rica ended 2024 with stable prices and growth expectations in 2025. Globally, the fresh pineapple market remains…

Senators push bill to limit tariffs, prevent fresh vegetable price hikes

U.S. Senators Ron Wyden, Jeanne Shaheen, and Tim Kaine introduced the Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes on Imported Goods Act, aimed at protecting…

Walnut Alliance of California launched to improve industry pricing and transparency

A new organization, the Walnut Alliance of California, was launched to improve the marketing environment for California's walnut industry. The initiative comes…

US labor department adjusts farmworker protection rule amid legal challenges

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), on December 20, responded to court orders from the Eastern District of Kentucky and the Southern District of Mississippi,…

Georgia's diverse agriculture: leadership in peanuts and pecans

Georgia, often synonymous with its peaches, actually holds a diverse agricultural portfolio, as revealed by the 2012 Census of Agriculture. The state's…

Daniel Falla Hernández, Conpal Perú

Start of Peruvian avocado season is marked by delays and competition with Europe

Peru's avocado export season started with some delays caused by weather issues that affected the maturity of the fruit's dry matter, a fundamental…

Week 3 Fruit Wholesale Market Report

Cherry sales surge as fruit gift boxes gain popularity

With less than two weeks to go until the Chinese New Year, fruit traders are entering the peak stocking period. Market activity has surged, with foot…

"Small-sized apples are popular in the export market"

"Apple sales are slow overall, but Jinning’s Red Fuji sees the high shipment volume"

With the Chinese New Year approaching, apple farmers are entering the final stage of selling their produce, while traders focus on stocking up. Mr.…

Vicente Quirante, of Quivia:

"Lemon prices are expected to rise in a month or a month and a half from now"

The lemon harvest is underway in the Spanish province of Alicante with good prices that could even increase in the following weeks. "The season is…

Potato acreage barely remains stable in Larache

Potato cultivation is declining in the Larache region of northwest Morocco, due to climatic conditions and the attractiveness of other, more profitable…

Logistical difficulties complicate the Mauritanian watermelon season

Mauritania's watermelon season is progressing under severe logistical difficulties that are hampering exports and cutting into exporters' margins,…

A happy end to the ordeal of Moroccan truckers in the Sahel

Since Saturday, January 18, four Moroccan truckers, along with a Togolese and a Burkinabe, have disappeared at the border between Burkina Faso and…

"Our first anti-frost installation dates back to 1989 and is still working to this day"

The climatic phenomenon of frost in Morocco, known locally as "jriha", is becoming increasingly pronounced, due to climate change and the climatic…

Patrick Hughes - Scottish Agri Export Hub

Scotland looks to expand seed potato exports while negotiating for return to EU market

Scottish seed potato exports amounted to over 92,000 tonnes in 2023/24. The largest market is Egypt with 60% of exports, followed by Morocco with 10%.…

Nav Aero partners with Oman Air Cargo to enhance global freight solutions

NAV AERO Global Cargo GSSA Network has entered into a partnership with Oman Air Cargo, a carrier known for its logistics solutions and service quality.…

18-20 September 2025

Two exhibitions under one roof: Interfresh Eurasia and Interfood Eurasia

Türkiye's Leading Trade Fair for Fresh Produce "Interfresh Eurasia" Loved Izmir and Izmir Loved Interfresh Eurasia! Interfresh Eurasia, Türkiye's trade…

Shifting fruit and vegetable prices across Eastern Europe, Central Asia, and the Middle East

In the realm of high-tech greenhouse cultivation, an understanding of market dynamics is essential. The EastFruit team's latest analysis sheds light on the…

Why does kiwi leave an 'itchy' sensation in the mouth?

Despite their nutritional similarities, green and yellow kiwi differ slightly in taste, texture, and the sensation they cause when eaten, especially regarding…

Eskom marks 300 days without load shedding and unveils new executive appointments

At the stroke of midnight on 22nd January 2025, Eskom is set to mark 300 days free from load shedding, a feat last observed in June 2018. The utility…

Pakistan's citrus and mango exports see significant growth in key global markets

In the period from July to December 2024, Pakistan's citrus fruit exports reached 105,690.3 metric tons, yielding a revenue of $30.9 million. Afghanistan…

Shipping industry cautious about red sea trade despite ceasefire agreement

The shipping industry is navigating through a period of uncertainty concerning the safety of the Red Sea trade corridor despite the recent Gaza ceasefire…

Sleeping in a watermelon

Villa Sandía, a campsite in the Serranía de Ronda, Spain, offers its customers the possibility of sleeping inside a watermelon or a cucumber. Villa Sandía has eight watermelon cabins…