Washington gears up for large apple crop

Washington’s apple crop has been experiencing a great growing season. “We had very good spring weather and conditions during pollination were optimal,”…

The hot pepper market is struggling

It hasn’t been an easy growing season for hot peppers in Mexico as the weather has significantly affected supplies. “The heat has been unprecedented…

Slimmer supply of California stone fruit

The stone fruit crop is looking tight out of California. “There is nowhere near the product available for demand, especially on yellow peaches,” says…

Fruit tree plantings part of Maui recovery plans

As Maui continues to contend with the aftermath of its devastating wildfires, which are are responsible for more than 100 deaths and a swath of…

Mexico sells a record volume of avocados to the US

Avocados From Mexico (AFM), the main avocado marketer in the United States, announced on Tuesday that it had imported 1.125 million tons of avocado in the…

California produce marketer introduces Table Grape University

The DJ Forry Company announces the rollout of Table Grape University. The first Table Grape University is designed to help educate store-level produce teams on…

First and Fresh - Minnesota's apple season starts in August

Move over pumpkin spice lattes! Early season apples are the real first taste of fall, and they're starting to be available at orchards, grocery stores, and…

Dole plc reports Second Quarter 2023 Financial Results

Second quarter Revenue of $2.1 billion, an increase of 4.4%

Dole plc today released its financial results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023. Highlights for the three months ended June 30, 2023: Second quarter…

Wisconsin cranberry crop might reach nearly 5 million barrels this year

Wisconsin’s cranberry harvest typically begins in late September and runs until mid-October. The states’ growers are expecting a 4.97 million barrel crop in…

US: 80 Acres Farms partners with Kroger to supply 1000+ stores

The Kroger Co. and 80 Acres Farms are working together to bring fresh, clean produce to more households. 80 Acres Farms has been a supplier to Kroger…

Illinois specialty crop growers face a poor peach crop this season

According to Raghela Scavuzzo from the Illinois Specialty Growers Association, a late season freeze killed off many peach blooms in the state: “Some farms are…

Mildura Fruit Company delivers traceability with VerifyMe, Inc

VerifyMe, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, Trust Codes Global Limited and PeriShip Global LLC, provides brand owners time and temperature sensitive…

Market and Crop Update for August 17, 2023

'Demand is off, but Mexico has been buying, and some Latin America countries have as well'

MARKETCalifornia:Mike Smythe with Telesis Onion Co. in Five Points told us on Aug. 16, “The goal is to have a clean floor by Sept. 2. Whites are done for the…

Linking diet to protection against lung infection

Barrier against lung infection improved by vegetable molecules

Researchers from the Francis Crick Institute report they have uncovered that molecules in vegetables - such as broccoli or cauliflower - may help to maintain a…

Early fall color change in Minnesota due to years of drought and 2023 summer heat

In parts of Minnesota, fall colors are already creeping in. Erin Buchholz, plant health specialist at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum: “What I'm seeing here…

New York state hopes for federal agricultural disaster declaration for Cayuga, 30 other counties

After a freeze in May destroyed crops in 31 counties, including Cayuga, New York's senators are supporting a request for a federal agricultural disaster…

Georgia Department of Agriculture

Invasive yellow-legged hornet discovered for first time in the US

Scientists from the Georgia Department of Agriculture claim to have detected a live specimen of an invasive yellow-legged hornet species for the very first…

Panama Canal issues will become more grave in 2024

Xenata chief analyst Peter Sand has stated that the low water issues currently hitting Panama Canal traffic will worsen in 2024. The challenges facing the…

South African citrus nearly 10 million cartons below initial estimate

"There are different reasons for the lower volumes than were initially expected," says an industry source who asks not to be quoted. "We started at 165…

Egypt faced tough competition from China on the Asian market

The Egyptian grape season is drawing to a close, and it went rather well for Egyptian exporters. Mustafa Ali, Commercial Director of Rula Farms, part…

“Processors can satisfy dragon fruit demand and provide top-notch outcomes via these practices”

Due to their high moisture, sugar content, and soft texture, tropical fruits have a sensitive nature and provide several processing issues, says Maria…

Bavaria Saat Vertriebs GmbH

Christian Steep of Bavaria Saat Vertriebs GmbH:

"Uta table potato remains stable in color and quality until the end of May"

Bavaria Saat Vertriebs GmbH is presenting two new varieties for new registration in 2023, namely Jutta and Uta. "Jutta is an early table potato in…

A strong peso reduces avocado export revenues in Mexico by 17%

According to the Bank of Mexico (Banxico), in the first half of 2023, Mexican avocado exports to the United States amounted to 1.593 billion dollars, i.e. 17%…

South Africa

Rapid increase of national minimum wage is throttling agricultural sector growth

Agri SA will be making a submission to Parliament which demonstrates the negative impact of the national minimum wage on the growth and sustainability of the…

Far North Australia is ready to become a major banana-growing region

Australia’s Far North could become a major banana-growing region, horticulture experts say. Aaron McCloy has hosted two workshops this winter, sharing the…

Horticulture confirmed as big contributor to Coffs regional economy

Horticulture production in the Coffs region is worth more than $441 million at farm gate and is set to reach $522 million by 2030, according to a recently…

Volumes are abundant, but large-sized dates are fewer

Egyptian medjool harvest starts ahead of schedule

The Egyptian Medjool date season started earlier than expected this year. Ramadan El Sayyad, the Egyptian Medjool producer and exporter, said: "We…