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Ginger market currently oversupplied with product from China
The Peruvian ginger season is set to start in about two months, though some small volumes are…

Mexican grape pricing strong while imports vary greatly
Mexican grape production has begun out of Jalisco, Mexico. George Matoian of Fresh Farms in…

Montreal-based wholesaler launches re-brand and announces acquisition
This week, from April 12 – 16, the Canadian Produce Marketing Association holds its annual…

North Bay Produce gets Dutch sales office for blueberries, snow peas, and sugar snaps
Northbay Produce is a North American cooperative. It consists of growers from North, Central, and…

“The coming years will bring expansion in organic production and investment in technology”
This month, Coliman Group celebrates the company’s 58th anniversary. Founded by Mr. Custodio…

OVERVIEW GLOBAL RASPBERRY, BLACKBERRY AND REDCURRANT MARKET
The raspberry market has gone through some difficult weeks. Prices had reached high levels, but…

Growers hope for better pricing on rambutan this season
As it ramps up for next month’s rambutan season, growers and shippers are hoping for a better…

Market wonders whether Zeder has been approached to sell Capespan, The Logistics Group
At the announcement of their annual financial results Zeder, leading investment holding company in…

Chilean citrus season projects volume increase to the U.S. market
In its initial forecast for the 2021 season, the Chilean Citrus Committee of ASOEX estimates a six…

High prices on low supplies make for a strong berry market
Blackberry supplies are tight and creating a high market. “The cool weather has held the crop back…

Statement from AgroFair about banana disease discovery in Peru (Foc TR4)
This week AgroFair was startled by the news that a first case of the banana fungal disease Fusarium…

Large crop of small Ojai Pixie mandarins halfway through season
As April gets into Ojai Pixie month, there’s still a significant amount of the crop to move. “There…

Canadian greenhouse grower expands strawberry acreage
Nature Fresh Farms is moving forward in expanding its commodities into the berry category with more…

Online event for the banana industry
International Banana Day will take place on April 21st. To commemorate this occasion, the…

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Guatemalan volcano damages avocado plantations
On April 7, Guatemala’s Pacaya volcano is still showing high levels of activity, with strong…

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