GLOBAL MARKET OVERVIEW BLUEBERRIES

The global blueberry market shows a varied picture this week, as some seasons come to an end, whilst some are yet to begin. In the Netherlands, an…

This year is a “roller coaster ride” for broccoli supplies and pricing

Broccoli supplies are wrapping up in Guanajuato, Mexico and growers are shifting production to other parts of the country. “This time of the year is…

An early look at the California grape season

Early signs on the upcoming California grape season show that it is tracking later than normal. “Typically we’d pack our first Flame seedless grapes…

Limoneira enters partnership on protecting lemons with coating technology

Limoneira Company announced it has entered into an exclusive licensing relationship with Apeel Sciences. Limoneira will protect lemons across its supply chain…

Driscoll's eyes expansion of Chinese market for its berries

Driscoll's, a California-based fresh berries provider, will triple its investment in China over the next five years, said its top executive. Miles Reiter,…

Camposol opens first blueberry packing plant in Sinaloa

Camposol has built its first blueberry packing plant in northern Sinaloa, Mexico, which will offer the service not only to the company but also to…

CPMA announces new 2023-2024 chair

The Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA) is pleased to announce Colin Chapdelaine as the 2023-2024 CPMA Chair following his appointment during…

Significant growth of Colombian avocado shipments to the US

The Colombia Avocado Board (CAB) recently announced a 104 percent increase in total avocado pounds shipped to the U.S. thus far for the 2022-2023…

State: "lēf Farms products are safe, recall has been canceled"

The leafy greens from US greenhouse grower lēf Farms are safe to eat, and have always been, despite last weeks recall.  The New Hampshire Department of Health…

International Primeur magazine now available online

The trade magazine Primeur has published an international magazine in collaboration with FreshPlaza this month. In addition to the Dutch-language…

More people affected by Morel mushroom outbreak in Montana

Almost a dozen more people have been confirmed as part of an outbreak linked to morel mushrooms. Two people have died. As of May 10, the Food and Drug…

New communications director for USApple

USApple announced Lynsee Gibbons as its new director of communications. Gibbons’ strong background in food advocacy work will help advance the association’s…

Agriculture Workforce Coalition Releases Statement on the “Secure the Border Act”

'Without reform, this provision will harm many labor-dependent family farms'

The Agriculture Workforce Coalition has released the following statement: ”The House has announced plans to move forward with H.R. 2, the “Secure the Border…

Risk of heart disease might drop significantly by drinking these fruit juices

Harvard School of Public Health research seems to indicate that consuming foods and drinks that are high in potassium may help to "significantly lower" the…

U.S. fresh apple holdings totaled 40.2 million bushels on May 1, 2023

U.S. fresh apple holdings on May 1, 2023 totaled 40.2 million bushels, 2.3 percent less than the inventories reported last May and 3.5 percent less…

US peach breeding program still adds varieties for growers and consumers

The Texas A&M AgriLife’s Stone Fruit Breeding and Genetic program, a peach and nectarine breeding program established in 1935, is a product of researchers in…

National Farmers’ Federation Horticulture Council announces Jolyon Burnett as next chairperson

The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) Horticulture Council has today announced Jolyon Burnett as its next chairperson. The much-anticipated appointment…

Marita Rossouw – Sonlia Marketing

Pomegranates flying high under new export brand

Sonlia Marketing’s last export pomegranates for the season are on the water, borne along by their new premium pomegranate brand which has gained firm…

"Promising summer market for frozen chestnuts"

The Chinese chestnut market can be roughly divided into sugar-fried chestnuts in winter and iced chestnuts in summer. It is understood that in the…

Global opportunities for Indonesian year-round mangosteen

Citra Tama Jaya Indo was established in 2016. At first, its services were dedicated to the food service industry. Then overseas markets were developed.…

Mariano Marcos State University tapped for black garlic development

The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has asked the Ilocos Norte-based Mariano Marcos State University (MMSU) and Takara Inc. to develop the black…

Garden strawberries have already appeared on the shelves of stores

Berry producers are in no hurry to expand production

Investment in the Russian berry industry is facing challenges, as logistical disruptions and economic uncertainty affect the supply chain and market growth.…

José María Naranjo, Sales & Market Development Manager at Tany Nature:

"The production of Spanish stone fruit is increasingly falling into the hands of larger and more professional companies"

The 2023 stone fruit campaign has already started in the earliest areas of Spain. Although last year there was a reduction of more than 30% in the…

Eloy Buenadicha Cobos, of Sol del Valle:

"The caliber of the first cherries has fallen a little short because of the heat, but it will improve for the other varieties"

The cherry campaign started about 15 days ago in the Jerte Valley with the first varieties grown in the area. "The volumes for now are very small, as…

BBQ purple sweet potato snack awarded among the world's best candy and snack innovations

The BBQ-flavored purple sweet potato chips from the Spanish brand Genuine Coconut have won the third prize for Best Innovation at the international…

Indian market looks promising for Moldovan apples

Moldovan produce was presented during MacFrut in Italy. According to Iurie Fala of Moldova Fruct, the exhibition was much better than when he last…

Malte Wegener of Gustav Wegener u. Sohn GmbH u. Co. KG:

"Due to lower import volumes, overseas pears are extremely sought after this year"

At Gustav Wegener u. Sohn GmbH u. Co. KG in the heart of the Alte Land, the marketing season for overseas pears is now in full swing. "We have already…

More volumes, better quality and long availability for Turkish cherries

“This cherry season has a more promising potential”

Just before the Turkish cherry season starts, Ani Tarim is wrapping up their apple season, says Mehmet Çakmak, sales and marketing manager for Turkish…

Average Israel Orri mandarin season coming to end

This year’s Israeli premium mandarin Orri season, was described as average, but at least better than last season for producers and exporters. The…

Fruit Attraction records 80% occupancy within five months of celebrating its 15th anniversary

Fruit Attraction will celebrate its 15th anniversary from October 3 to 5 and, according to Maria Jose Sanchez, the director of the fair, five months…

Spanish tomato plantings continue despite drought concerns

The ongoing drought in Spain is causing significant difficulties for the country's horticultural industry. Farmers are relying on emergency irrigation to keep…

Scientists weed out harmful genes to breed better potatoes

An unprecedented look at potato genetics could help to tackle world hunger. A new predictive method has shown a way to better select parents for new potato…

Drewry's

World Container Index - 11 May

Drewry’s composite World Container Index decreased by 1% this week

Drewry’s composite World Container Index decreased by 1% to $1,741.44 per 40ft container this week. Its detailed assessment for Thursday, 11 May 2023 states…

Sea-Intelligence

Schedule reliability rises close to pre-pandemic levels

There were noticeable improvements across all metrics of schedule reliability and average delay on a global, carrier, carrier alliance, and trade lane…

DG agri dashboard - Apples

Great EU export opportunities for processing apples due to smaller crop in China

The ongoing crop 2022/23 for was initially estimated by WAPA at a volume very similar to the preceding crop; since the month of August 2022, however,…