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Photo report IFPA’s Global Produce & Floral Show
This past Friday and Saturday, October 28 and 29, the International Fresh Produce Association held…

Banana volume down 20 percent in Mexico and Central America
Banana supplies are down by an estimated 20 percent. “There’s a huge drop in banana supplies that’s…

Unprecedented territory on lettuce markets
Markets on iceberg, romaine, and leafy green lettuce are staying extremely strong. “I don’t think…

GLOBAL MARKET OVERVIEW AVOCADO
The exotic avocado has increasingly become a staple on the shelves and in the diets of many…

Very busy start to Asia Fruit Logistica in Thailand
The Asia Fruit Logistica exhibition in Bangkok, Thailand, has kicked off, and the first day has…

Avocado demand stays strong despite higher pricing
Supplies of avocados are currently available from multiple regions--Mexico, Chile, Colombia and the…

Indian pomegranate arils can be exported to the US again
India is finally able to export pomegranate arils to the United States again, says Kaushal Khakhar,…

Fruit importer/exporter celebrates successful Fruit Attraction show
With the participation of 1,740 exhibitors from 57 countries, and occupying more than 58,300 net…

Texas citrus welcomes crop volume increasing to 65 percent
Texas citrus looks to be on the rebound following the freeze in February 2021. “We are very excited…

Italian court rules on illegal grape production
In a landmark decision, the Court of Bari issued a first-of-its-kind injunction forbidding an…

Canadian greenhouse season transitions into Mexico
One of the segments Oppy highlighted at last week's Global Produce & Floral Show was the greenhouse…

Quality issues affect California broccoli and cauliflower production
Supplies of both broccoli and cauliflower are lower than normal out of California currently. Rick…

Demand for mangoes slows in Canada
Consumption of mangoes looks to be down somewhat in Canada thanks to higher pricing. “The prices…

Driscoll's completes acquisition of Berry Gardens
Driscoll’s has completed the acquisition of Berry Gardens Limited (BGL), the sales, packaging and…

Latin America: Exports of fresh produce to US are increasing
According to the United States Agricultural Department estimates, imports from South America in FY…

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