This week's highlights

	Climbing demand for purple organic heirloom tomatoes As tomato season in Mexico comes into peak, supplies of organic heirloom tomatoes are steady. “This…
	Lemon markets expected to become stronger Argentina may be poised to ship more lemons into the U.S. come May. Currently, domestic production…
	"Congestion in reefer containers will remain on the world market for months to come" The congestion of reefer containers in China continues to increase due to the impact of the Corona…
	ISS: Fresh fruit and vegetables for space station Last Saturday, a cargo ship was sent successfully to the International Space Station, carrying…
	“Jackfruit as a meat-replacement is a winning product” Convenient access to healthy foods and plant-based alternatives has been a fast growing consumer…
	Pilar Moscato export season starts in Brazil Last week, the export season of Pilar Moscato started officially in Brazil. Pilar Moscato is a variety…
	OVERVIEW GLOBAL BANANA MARKET The banana production volumes have decreased somewhat due to some cooler temperatures in the…
	President Trump proposes USDA budget cuts President Trump submitted his budget proposal to Congress this week, in which he calls for cuts to…
	Brazilian ginger grows market share as low-volume Chinese season is expected Globally, ginger demand has been on the rise. The largest supplier of ginger is China, but Brazil…
	Florida growers watching crops post-spiked temperatures Following last week’s near-record heat temperature spikes in Florida, growers remain positive that…
	“A shortage of green seedless varieties will occur in next two weeks of shipments” The Chilean grape harvest started six weeks ago, in the country’s Region III. The grape harvest…
	First organic pears from Argentina about to arrive in the US This week, the season’s first organic pears from Argentina will arrive into the US. “We have a…
	FL blueberry season arrives early as import season winds down sooner than usual Blueberries are supplied in the US year-round from many different origins. Right now, the supplies…
	“Colder weather translates to lower melon demand" The US melon market is at the midpoint of its import season with good volumes currently coming out…
	Onion processors see increasing demand on foodservice The spring crop of California onions looks strong. “Things are looking great in our growing…