Steven Martina leaves after one year at Zespri

Steven Martina is stepping down as managing director of Zespri Europe and North America after one…

Steven Bradley with Cox Farms

“The impact we can have on fresh produce consumption is very exciting”

Since IFPA's Global Produce & Floral Show took place in Atlanta, hometown of Cox Farms, it was an…

Table grape import season expected to see normal volumes from Brazil and Peru

California's table grape season is still going strong and weekly shipments are brisk with over four…

Strong potato crop from multiple North American regions

Potato supply for the winter will be plentiful. "Every storage area that I have spoken with had a…

Fatal E. coli outbreak linked to yellow onions prompts recall and fast-food changes

A fatal E. coli outbreak affecting 75 individuals across 13 states has been traced back to yellow…

GLOBAL MARKET OVERVIEW GRAPEFRUIT

Grapefruit still seems to be too bitter for mostly younger people. The overall sales trend shows a…

Export tariff talk on watch for Washington apple industry

This year's crop of apples from Washington, a slightly smaller crop than 2023-2024's, is considered…

Much higher volumes of mangos from South America coming to the U.S. this season

Mexico's mango season has winded down and the offshore season has started with import volumes…

Lemonade apples to be shipped nationwide via online delivery

Just in time for the 2024-25 domestic apple season, the Giumarra Companies announces a joint…

Strong demand for Florida grapefruit post-Hurricane Milton

Following this month's Hurricane Milton in Florida, the grapefruit supply will be tighter this…

Consumers weigh in on Ambrosia Gold apples

A consumer study by Category Partners and CMI Orchards crowned Ambrosia Gold® as the #1 preferred…

Smooth transition to offshore melon season expected

Production of both cantaloupe and honeydew melons is underway in Yuma, Arizona. "Our California…

Southeast hurricanes strengthen California bell pepper demand

Production began last week on field bell peppers in Coachella, California. "We have had pretty…

Alternate-bearing year means smaller pistachio crop for 2024-2025

The U.S. pistachio crop looks to be coming in slightly lighter than the industry forecast at the…

Summary of the damages caused by Spanish weather

"There are flooded fields where harvesting won't be possible for another week"

Storms with heavy rainfall, strong gusts of wind and hail recorded in various parts of eastern…