Growers and shippers hope for quick resolution to East Coast port strike

Tens of thousands of dockworkers have gone on strike indefinitely, affecting about 14 ports along…

“Consumers aren’t as obsessed with low prices of bananas as retailers are”

"We're no longer just the cool kids at a trade show," say Jennie Coleman, President and co-owner of…

Berry demand continues to grow, putting pressure on tight global supply

Imported berry supplies look to be low across several different growing regions–but especially Peru…

Ample availability of Peruvian blueberries expected leading up to Thanksgiving

The Peruvian blueberry season saw a delayed start, but production is peaking now with multiple…

Brassica supply could tighten due to Diamondback Moth

Brassica crops in California's Central Valley are contending with the Diamondback Moth. "It has…

GLOBAL MARKET OVERVIEW SWEET POTATOES

The weather once again plays a big role in sweet potato growing and harvesting in different…

Successfully extending the shelf-life of cherries after six years of trials

RipeLocker announces significant advancements in its collaboration with Gebbers Farms and Chelan…

North Florida agriculture suffers from Hurricane Helene

In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, North Florida's agricultural sector is grappling with…

North America’s largest date grower and processor debuts and is regenerative organic certified

Different teams, capabilities and assets have come together and have resulted in the launch of…

Greater supply of avocados from Mexico expected this fall

The supply of avocados is tighter at the moment. "We've had rain in Mexico from Hurricane John and…

East Coast apple exports were held up by ports strike this week

East Coast apples are facing a few challenges this week. In Pennsylvania, assessments are being…

Manuel José Alcaino, President of Decofrut

Chile aims for 40% increase in cherry exports next season

"Last season, Chile exported almost 83 million boxes of cherries. This was 15% less than initially…

The Sakata Woodland Innovation Center

Sakata America Holding unveils new headquarters

Sakata America Holding Company, a subsidiary of Sakata Seed Corporation, is proud to announce the…

Papaya supply from Mexico tight

The supply of papayas right now is very very limited. "Over the last three or maybe four weeks,…

Ports strike pressures already tight import asparagus supply

While supplies of asparagus will improve soon, logistics in shipping product into the U.S. is a…