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“Arguably, this could be the latest start of Sonora’s grape season ever”
North America is eagerly waiting for Mexico’s Sonora region to kick off table grape harvest. With…

Avocado trade will continue to grow in increasingly competitive market
Rabobank recently published their World Avocado Trade Map, charting global avocado production,…

The differences between greenhouse growers in US and Canada
The differences between greenhouse produce growers in Canada and greenhouse operators in the U.S.…

Donna Bella Farms in Berks County is closing; 161 people to be laid off
Donna Bella Farms in Berks County is closing and its leased mushroom growing operations will…

Possible watermelon shortage for 4th of July
While it’s a slower start for watermelons in Mexico due to the cool weather, supplies are…

Majority of British Columbia cherry trees have completed pollination
Just seven days ago the team at Global Fruit was seeing the very first flowers starting to emerge,…

A Canadian pension fund launches takeover bid for 49.9% of Hortifrut
According to information published by Diario Financiero, the Canadian pension fund PSP Investments…

GLOBAL MARKET OVERVIEW BLUEBERRIES
The global blueberry market shows a varied picture this week, as some seasons come to an end,…

“We focus on creating opportunities for 2023”
Reflecting on 2022, it was a very challenging year for many companies in the industry. “It was a…

Strong supply of mangoes until mid-May
Following the rain at the start of this year, the mango harvest out of Mexico was slightly delayed…

Potatoes to see strong markets ahead in the coming years
There will be strong markets for potatoes in the next few years. That’s what Tony Wisdom Founder…

“Sharp decline in produce trade from North America to Europe has changed our business”
Back in the 1990s, fresh produce exports from North America to Europe were significant, as the USA…

This year is a “roller coaster ride” for broccoli supplies and pricing
Broccoli supplies are wrapping up in Guanajuato, Mexico and growers are shifting production to…

Glue free paper packaging has made its way from Europe to North America
For three years, mustang paper trays have been used in Europe as packaging for fresh produce.…

Driscoll's eyes expansion of Chinese market for its berries
Driscoll's, a California-based fresh berries provider, will triple its investment in China over the…

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