Potential for strong 2025 crop

British Columbia’s cherry orchards are in dormancy

It's beautiful winter weather in the Okanagan Valley of British Columbia (B.C.), Canada. The highly fertile region that is surrounded by mountains and…

Trump's executive orders can negatively affect South Africa’s billion-dollar citrus and other fruit exports

South Africa is now firmly in the crosshairs of US President Donald Trump after he signed a surprise executive order last Friday (7 February, 20205)…

Demand for import organic pears expected to be strong

While the overall crop of organic pears from Argentina looks to be down this season, the arrivals will start a little earlier than last year. "Our…

Brussels sprouts demand stretches year-round

The supply of Brussels sprouts from Mexico is steady. "Now that it has warmed up in Mexico, about 95 percent of what we're seeing is from there and the supply…

Florida citrus growers weigh impact of delayed U.S.-Mexico-Canada tariffs

Feek Family Citrus, a citrus grower and packing operation in St. Lucie County, Florida, is among local producers observing the effects of evolving trade…

Mexico's 2025 berry production forecast to rise, with exports reaching 752,000 metric tons

Production of blackberries, raspberries, and strawberries is forecast to increase in 2025, driven by export and domestic demand, adequate access to…

Michigan asparagus grower expands sales and marketing programming

Todd Greiner Farms is expanding its sales and marketing programming to add much-needed strength to the year-round asparagus category while boosting…

All of the international Fruit Logistica Photo Reports are available

After publishing the FreshPlaza.com photo report of Fruit Logistica yesterday, we happily present the photo reports of our international colleagues.…

U.S. apple storage five percent less than last February

According to a monthly survey survey, the total number of apples in storage on February 1, 2025, was 130 million bushels, five percent less than last…

Celebrating Canada’s Agriculture Day

On February 11th, Windset Farms® joins the industry in celebrating Canada's Agriculture Day. The company is a proud member of the agriculture industry…

CMI team member and athlete receives sponsorship for 2025 CrossFit Games

CMI Orchards announces the sponsorship of Sarah Barkley, a dynamic member of its sales team and a passionate CrossFit coach and athlete. Barkley, who…

New chief marketing office for NatureSweet

NatureSweet® has hired Tobianne Paul (Tobi) as chief marketing officer. With more than 25 years of proven experience, Paul brings a wealth of expertise…

Arctic air threatens Plant City’s 13,000-acre strawberry crop ahead of Valentine’s Day harvest

Plant City, Florida, recognized as the "Winter Strawberry Capital of the Nation," faces challenges from Arctic air surges threatening its strawberry crops. The…

Shippers prepare for trade policy changes as top supply chain risk in 2025

Global logistics provider C.H. Robinson, which manages 37 million shipments annually, has released a new customer research study highlighting the impact of…

Tufts and Kaiser Permanente launch Food is Medicine network to expand nutrition-based healthcare

The Food is Medicine Institute at Tufts University and Kaiser Permanente have initiated the Food is Medicine National Network of Excellence. This network aims…

Georgia's blueberry industry grows 14% in value, surpassing peaches as consumer demand rises 97%

While Georgia ranks third nationally for both blueberry and peach production, the blueberry far outstrips its fuzzy cousin, with the blueberry industry…

Immigration enforcement stirs fear among California farmworkers, impacting agriculture

California's Central Valley, often referred to as "America's bread basket," is a critical region producing a significant portion of the nation's food supply,…

Study highlights Yuma County’s $4.4 billion agricultural impact and water efficiency

The latest economic impact study underscores Yuma County, Arizona's role in agriculture, contributing $4.4 billion to Arizona's economy and $3.9 billion to…

Dr. George Sundin advances fire blight and bacterial canker research with $1M USDA grant

For over three decades, Dr. George Sundin, a Distinguished Professor at Michigan State University, has focused on plant-pathogen interactions affecting…

Northern Hemisphere apple and pear stocks - January 2025:

U.S. apple and pear stocks drop in 2025 as European markets see higher turnover

In 2025, the movement of apple and pear stocks across the United States and Europe has shown distinct trends, reflecting shifts in supply, demand, and…

The Banana and Plantain Cluster of Ecuador strengthens dialogue with the European Union

The Banana and Plantain Cluster of Ecuador, represented by its coordinator, José Antonio Hidalgo, presented the Cluster's main challenges faced by the…

Jiangnan fruit wholesale market: key hub for U.S. fresh fruit imports in China

Jiangnan Fruit Wholesale Market in Guangzhou is China's most influential hub for imported fresh fruit, playing a crucial role in the supply chain. Significant…

Very positive expectations for Peruvian avocado in 2025

In recent years, avocado has established itself as one of Peru's agro-export pillars. Its export volumes have maintained constant growth and it's been able to…

Hefty ginger retail prices as shipping delays hamper imports

South African ginger supplies are low, reportedly as a result of delays in vessels bringing imported ginger from the East. The domestic ginger season…

Nour Abdrabbo, Sales Manager at Gruppo UNITEC

Artificial intelligence and robotics drive the innovations proposed by the Group's three divisions

"Fruit Logistica represents an excellent opportunity for us to listen to the needs of the fruit and vegetable industry and to deal with its…

New Chilean partners to build and strengthen the network

Giulia Montanaro appointed General Manager of the Samboa Network

"I've been working in the apple industry since 2013, and I'm very happy with my new role. I like the project because it is a work in progress and…

Bulgaria's tree nut demand grows 14% as local production declines, U.S. imports exceed $14 million

Strong demand growth continued in the Bulgarian tree nut market in marketing year (MY) 2023/24. The domestic demand increase was led by both the…

JD.com and Tmall import fresh fruit via cross-border e-commerce, expanding cold chain capabilities

For the first time, China's leading e-commerce platforms, JD.com and Tmall, successfully imported fresh fruits via the cross-border e-commerce (CBEC)…

"This breakthrough represents a significant step in our journey toward our total crop use strategy"

Avocado stone's natural dye showcased at London Fashion week

Westfalia Fruit is committed to utilizing all parts of the avocado across the supply chain. Avocados imported for retail, food service, and wholesale…

Latam Cargo handles 22% of Brazil’s air-shipped fruit exports amid rising global demand

Latam Cargo, the freight division of the airline, is seeing an expansion in its agricultural product transportation, influenced by evolving consumer habits.…

Study shows that red and blue LED light stimulates the coloration of mandarins

Citrus peel coloration has been a traditional indicator of ripeness. However, in mandarins from Chongqing, China, the peel and pulp do not ripen synchronously.…