New packaging extends the shelf-life of mini cucumbers

The mini-cucumber category continues to gain popularity as a result of increased healthy snacking…

Produce industry increasingly focused on creating value opportunities for customers

Inflation and economic downturns are having an impact on the purchasing behavior of consumers. They…

Marcelo Rusca with Go Fresh Produce

“Eating experience is more important than the price of a great mango”

Canada relies on imports for a large share of its produce offering. One company strictly handling…

Bill Gates' farm among suppliers of potatoes for McDonald's fries

Bill Gates owns a farm in Washington state that produces potatoes for McDonald's French fries, a…

More Colombian lime shipments expected in the next five years

Imported Colombian lime supply is steady at the moment and it's expected that there will be a…

GLOBAL MARKET OVERVIEW STRAWBERRIES

Local strawberry harvesting signals that spring is well underway, with summer fast approaching in…

Low crops and high pricing push mango consumption down

The combination of lower mango crops and subsequent higher prices has impacted the consumption of…

Asia and Europe are key markets for California pistachios and almonds

About 99 percent of all pistachios grown in the U.S. originate in California and the state also…

Industry calls for higher banana prices at the World Banana Forum in Rome

At the World Banana Forum conference in Rome, a consensus emerged among banana industry…

California settles into strawberry production

The supply of California strawberries has evened out. "We have a steady supply/demand stream now…

Mystery creature strikes Jamaican banana farm, igniting fears of an invasive threat

In Lawrence Tavern, Jamaica, a family was alarmed when a mysterious creature stripped the bark from…

Vicente Quirante, from Quivia:

"One of our latest bets is the mandarin that's revolutionizing the US market"

During the Spanish citrus campaign, several outstanding varieties are opening interesting market…

Lemon export forecast up substantially

Significant decrease in Chile’s exports of clementines expected

The Chilean Citrus Committee estimates that global citrus exports from Chile will reach 383,000…

Why North Carolina could see a short season on sweet potatoes

The North Carolina sweet potato season could wind up being short this year. "It's not surprising…