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California table grape growers need $30/box to break even
The California table grape scene is devastating. “While some growers are impacted more than others…

Second half of citrus import season sees much improvement from first half
“We are reaching the end of the summer citrus import season,” says Miles Fraser-Jones with Sierra…

Pricing pressure on bananas ahead
Supplies of bananas are going up. “It’s the summer months so supply is higher than it has been.…

Large pack sizes contribute to blueberry shortage in US market
The domestic blueberry season is rapidly coming to a close. The Pacific Northwest is in its last…

Photo Report: Asia Fruit Logistica 2023
Asia Fruit Logistica took place in Hong Kong again for the first time since 2019. It was deemed a…

"Winds of over 100km/hr, and our greenhouse didn't suffer any damage"
“Cyclone Gabrielle is the most significant weather event New Zealand has seen in this century. The…

GLOBAL MARKET OVERVIEW BANANAS
It has been a difficult season for bananas across the global markets this year, but the prospects…

California peaches and plums continue strong
Stone fruit from California is coming to the end of for some varieties. “Yellow nectarines are…

“We help growers in 17 countries bring their produce to market”
Back in 2015, Pablo Borquez Schwarzbeck, a fourth-generation farmer from Mexico, founded…

Peru shipping 15-20 percent less asparagus to the U.S. right now
Supplies of imported asparagus are lower currently. “We are about 15 to 20 percent below last…

Ecuadorian mango volume significantly impacted by El Niño
The upcoming 2023 mango season is not looking promising at all for Ecuadorian growers as they might…

Less sweet potato exports from North Carolina likely
Exporting sweet potatoes out of North Carolina could look very different this year. “Domestically…

Another almost record crop of apples for Michigan
Michigan is seeing an apple crop that is coming close to last year’s record crop for the state.…

Peruvian grape grower and social impact brand partner up
Thx! is proud to announce its partnership with El Pedregal, one of the largest grape growers in…

Grower-shipper details year-round strawberry volumes
An autumn of strawberries is ahead for California Giant Berry Farms as the company forecasts strong…

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