This week's highlights

	“Many potato growers are reducing acreage this coming season” The potato industry in the United States had been enjoying a good market before the pandemic hit.…
	Asia Fruit Logistica reschedules to November Asia Fruit Logistica is rescheduling to 18-20 November 2020 in Singapore to ensure a successful…
	International Fruit Genetics works to protect intellectual property in China International Fruit Genetics, LLC, has taken steps to protect its intellectual property in China.…
	High demand for frozen blueberries helps alleviate loss of foodservice for the industry As the Florida blueberry season winds down, other regions in the United States are ramping up.…
	OVERVIEW GLOBAL PINEAPPLE MARKET In Germany, traders are looking back on a very unstable pineapple season, and in fact, this applies…
	"Peru will have 20,000 hectares of blueberries in the next five years" According to Federico Beltran, general manager of Terra Business, one of the few positive aspects…
	US importer switches to sustainable packaging for mandarins and oranges Jac. Vandenberg, a U.S. fresh produce importer, is transitioning from plastic nets used to pack…
	Corona-update: USDA to purchase millions in asparagus, tart cherries and other Michigan crops Today we are looking at the situation in -among other places- the US, where the U.S. Department of…
	Strong pricing on tight mango supplies Mango supplies are currently tight in North America. “Right after the pandemic broke, mangoes were…
	“Storage supplies of SweeTango apples should last through July” The apple category has been booming with new varieties hitting the market in the past years. The…
	Strong retail demand pre- Cinco de Mayo for California avocados California avocados are moving well in retail, though with Cinco de Mayo being tomorrow, the drop…
	Foodservice demand remains a question for potato industry As the potato industry moves on from the sudden COVID-19-related drop in foodservice demand,…
	US (NY): COVID-19 outbreak among greenhouse workers This week officials of the Madison County government confirmed that the greenhouse of Green Empire…
	Looking at Mexico’s grape season with optimism Grape movement is slower than expected currently. “Grapes are not a priority for shoppers right…
	“Demand and market for Mexican vegetables have stabilized” The Mexican vegetable season is going strong. Currently, the majority of the products coming out of…
	“The Caribbean can supply the US with ginger year-round” The Caribbean islands are mostly known throughout the world for their tourism industry, while their…
	First cherries from California arrive in Mainland China The cherry is one of the most popular fruits in the Chinese market. The sales of Chilean cherries…