Table grape grower extends grape program into California

Divine Flavor, in collaboration with Niabell Farms, will expand its offerings of table grapes from California for the first time starting this July.…

British Columbia cherry growers will adapt to weather extremes

The devastating winter freeze event that wiped out a large share of British Columbia's (B.C) 2024 cherry crop, is coming on the back of four difficult…

Michigan wrapping up its asparagus season

Michigan is in its last week of shipping asparagus from the state. "We started a little early this year so we likely moved a little more volume because…

U.S. has suspended avocado and mango inspections from Michoacán

Due to security concerns, the U.S. has temporarily suspended inspections of avocados and mangos in the Mexican state of Michoacán. Two American…

New organic stone fruit program gets tech boost

When it comes to conventional stone fruit for 2024, California is seeing a larger crop this year compared to 2023. "There were some bad weather…

Washington Apple Commission hires new President

The Washington Apple Commission (WAC) has named Michael Schadler as their new president. Schadler, Executive Vice President for the Florida Tomato…

California avocado crop estimate increased to 250 million pounds

At its June 6 Board of Directors meeting, the California Avocado Commission announced findings from its mid-season grower and packer crop survey, which…

Drought could decrease Mexico's mango harvest by 40%

According to José Ángel Crespo, president of the Mango for Export Packing Company (EMEX), Mexico's mango production could decrease by 40% this year due to…

Mexican berry exports are expected to fall by up to 20%

The general director of the National Association of Berry Exporters (Aneberries), Juan José Flores García, told El Economista that the berry sector faces…

Buyers about at IFPA's Foodservice Conference

More than 1,000 foodservice buyers attend The Foodservice Conference to find new products, menu ideas, and business solutions. They are operators…

Locally grown potato program supports children’s hospital

Fourth-generation fresh potato and vegetable supplier, Bushwick Commission has concluded its locally grown promotion in Virginia that benefits the…

Northwest Region potato stocks on June 1, Totaled 50.1 Mln cwt

Potato stocks in Idaho on June 1, 2024 totaled 32.0 million cwt. Disappearance of the Idaho crop to date was 113 million cwt. June 1 potato stocks in…

Grape convention debates future of the industry

With significant growth in supply, with climatic and logistical challenges, Chile and Peru, two powers in grape production and export, have joined…

Following the significant fluctuations of the past two years

Washington 2024 apple season might see some normalization

The 2024 apple season in Washington might experience a normalization following the significant fluctuations of the past two years, contingent upon favorable…

West Coast specialty crops to benefit from USDA grants

Specialty crop industries on the West Coast have been awarded a significant portion of funds from the USDA's Regional Agricultural Promotion Program (RAPP),…

USDA allocates $50 million to farm labor program in the U.S.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has allocated $50 million to the Farm Labor Stabilization and Protection Pilot Program (FLSP Program), benefiting 141…

“Blueberries are a cornerstone of New Jersey’s agriculture"

New Jersey Secretary of Agriculture Ed Wengryn recently kicked off the blueberry season with a visit to Macrie Brothers Blueberry Farm during an…

Oregon's strawberry industry in decline

Oregon's strawberry industry, once a robust export market, has faced decline due to stiff competition from California. Varieties like Hoods,…

The Associated International Group of Nurseries “Moving ahead during difficult times”

The Associated International Group of Nurseries (AIGN®), now twelve members strong, gathered in France the last week of May for their 2024 annual…

A catastrophic grape season in India

It all started with high hopes this season, the prediction for Indian table grapes were showing very positive signs in terms of the fruit availability,…

“Israel’s mango harvest volumes expected to double in 2024 season”

Israel's 2024 mango harvest volumes are set to double this season. This is despite the early desert summer heat that has caused some damage. "The mango…

Exports to South Korea have doubled in response to tariff relief

“Gigantic effort” to make most of South Africa’s grapefruit windfall

South Korea's decision to waive the 30% import tariff on imported grapefruit incentivized South African packhouses to pull out all the stops. Initially…

UAE Prince to provide 7 cargo planes Ugandan exports

The East African market for fruits and vegetables is expected to hit $1.3 billion by 2025, with Uganda poised to make significant contributions. This…

Egyptian orange imports drop for second consecutive month

The most recent statistics regarding orange imports into the EU reveal a drop in the volumes of oranges purchased this season in April and May, which…

Citrus growers call for feedback on proposed export rules

The Citrus Growers Association (CGA) is seeking feedback on proposed rules for exporting citrus fruits, including registration, record-keeping, and…

South Africa allows Indian mango imports

South Africa has granted permission to import various Indian mango varieties, such as Alfonso, Totapuri, and Kesar, following extensive regulatory…

Namibia closes border on some vegetables

The Namibian Agronomic Board (NAB) has imposed a closed border policy on certain vegetables for June to support local farmers, according to a Simonis…

Bernardo Padilla Jiménez, of Berpadi World Garlic:

"It's a pity that we are abandoning our indigenous variety for one imported from China"

The garlic harvest got off to a good start, with very good weather conditions, although last week's intermittent rains are hampering the last stage of…

Pili Pi Nuts introduces pili nuts to European market

"A new nut on the shelves will quickly attract a lot of attention"

Pili nuts. It won't ring a bell for many right away, but with this new introduction to the nut landscape, Pili Pi Nuts is taking the European market by…

Hort Connections 2024: How Technology is Changing the Fresh Produce Industry

"There is a powerful opportunity to leverage data if we share it across the supply chain and turn it into information"

Australian fresh produce businesses are being encouraged to collect more data along their supply chain - from paddock to plate - and ensure it is…

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French cherry production on the rise

"As of June 1st, 2024, this year's French cherry production is estimated at 37,000 tons, which is 10% more than in 2023, despite the bad weather in…

Border Collie helps dig out last potatoes

It's gardening season, and one mom enlisted her Border Collie, Tomate, to help dig up last year's bounty. Tomate, who lives in France, enthusiastically…

Thai researchers present a pineapple leaf leather innovation

In a significant development within the bio-based materials sector, researchers from Mahidol University in Thailand have innovated a method to produce…

German port worked initiated another 24 hour strike

Port workers in Germany, particularly at North Sea ports, initiated another round of warning strikes lasting 24 hours, starting from 6 a.m. on Monday,…

Peruvian blueberry season closes positively, despite challenges

The blueberry fresh 2023-2024 season in Peru closed positively, despite facing serious difficulties due to adverse weather conditions, mainly…

Global blueberry demand exceeds supply

Global demand exceeds supply in blueberries and it is necessary to double its growthIt is likely that, with the same surface area, or with slightly…

Exreme weather hits Turkish grape production

The agricultural sector in Türkiye is grappling with severe weather fluctuations, impacting crop yields and quality across the country. Unusual weather…

Excessive rainfall has hindered planting schedules and affected summer demand

The wettest conditions in nearly a quarter-century have posed significant challenges for salad producers like G's Fresh, according to Peter Sargeant,…