U.S. imposes tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico

Retailers are focused on offering high-quality produce at good value

Consumers are increasingly looking for value and want to buy produce that's reasonably priced. "Canadian retailers are responding by identifying value…

Pricing picking up on Coachella leafy greens

Despite some colder temperatures recently in Coachella, California, the supply of leafy greens still is ample out of the region. The supply of leafy…

Supply outweighs demand for onions

There's more supply than demand for onions right now. "Mexico has a big crop and they've started crossing, though the beginning of the yellow onions…

Dreamstime

"Slapping tariffs on the U.S.’ neighbors, friends, and leading trade partners is a major step backward"

U.S. President Donald Trump announced steep tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico, and China, citing concerns over illegal immigration and drug…

Modified Atmosphere Packaging solution helps improve melon quality

The modern supply chain can be unpredictable, with unexpected delays and cold-chain disruptions that standard shipping and packaging solutions often…

"It's a unique opportunity to connect with clients and adapt to the changing needs of the international market"

Salix Fruits confirms its participation in Fruit Logistica Berlin 2025. The company will arrive in Berlin to consolidate its global presence, reinforce…

Executive leadership transition for Sakata Seed America

Sakata Seed America, Inc. is pleased to announce a strategic executive leadership transition, effective April 1, 2025. After more than 15 years of…

Texas agriculture risks labor shortages as 42% of crop workers lack authorization

The U.S. agriculture sector, particularly in Texas, faces uncertainty due to immigration policy changes under President Trump. Texas, a leader in farms and…

Adjusted income from operations rises 79% as productivity improves in 2024

C.H. Robinson reported a significant year-over-year increase in profitability, driven by disciplined execution, a focus on quality volume, and…

Super Bowl and Lunar New Year boost retail ads as produce prices fluctuate by up to 34%

Ad flyers this week held an air of excitement, as a few big retail holidays are nearing. In the US, Super Bowl Sunday is a little over a week away, and…

New U.S. tariffs on Canada and Mexico raise concerns for Dutch produce exports

On Saturday, US President Donald Trump announced new import tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China. The 25% levies on products from Canada and Mexico are…

Invernaderoville: a children's book about horticulture

Invernaderoville is a Greenhouse City where many vegetable and flower families live happily next to each other and grow together. The families get…

Small avocado promotions propel 2024 summer holiday sales to four-year highs

The 2024 summer holidays demonstrated strong growth for avocado sales, achieving four-year highs at retail. According to the latest Avocado Holiday…

Jandri Venter – Rijk Zwaan South Africa

High concept cultivar steps up the watermelon game in South Africa

The watermelon market in South Africa has for some years been lackluster, punching below its weight, believes Jandri Venter, Rijk Zwaan product…

Tomás Acuña Vivaldi, Vivaldi Fruits:

"We could have exported 20% more mango, but the lack of ship bookings limited operations"

Higher volumes, logistical complications, rising costs, and the depreciation of the won impact the margins of Peruvian mango exports to South Korea.…

Rubio warns of US action over Chinese investments in Panama Canal during talks with Mulino

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio engaged in discussions with Panama's President Jose Raul Mulino, marking his initial international engagement as the nation's…

Vietnam's agricultural exports decline as China, U.S., and Taiwan tighten import rules

Tighter import regulations in mainland China, the U.S., and Taiwan are expected to impact Vietnam's agricultural exports in 2025. These new regulations have…

Argentina

Chilean retailer expands into Argentina's wholesale market with major acquisition

Chilean conglomerate Cencosud has acquired Supermercados Mayoristas Makro SA and Roberto Basualdo SA, a move that marks its expansion in the Argentine…

Lindert Moerdijk: "Retail and red onions will be key pillars of MSP Platinum"

"Structural capacity challenge drives MSP Onions to build second autonomous sorting plant"

"Demand in the onion market has completely dropped since last week, putting significant pressure on prices. We need weekly exports of 20,000 tons to…

"Refrigeration and storage technologies are becoming increasingly essential"

Climate challenges drive demand for advanced refrigeration and storage solutions

Extreme weather caused by climate change means that both organic and conventional farmers worldwide can no longer rely on past results. These weather…

Limonello

New packaging to promote smaller lemons

Consorzio di Produttori di Limoni Associati has launched a new packaging solution for the Italian and foreign big retail chains, designed specifically…

"M200 rootstock receives top innovation award at SIVAL 2025"

Dalival set high standards once again at SIVAL 2025, which was held in Angers in January. The company presented its M200 rootstock, a product resulting…

Will Thorogood - Rushton's

“Naming the grower has become very common among the top restaurants"

Rushton's Greengrocer, part of the Thorogood Group which has been growing and selling fruit and vegetables since 1922, is present in all of London's…

Stock market action Wiscomex:

Wiscomex launches giveaway for onion importers with free 30-tonne container

Wiscomex, a Dutch exporter of onions, potatoes, and garlic, is making a striking appearance at Fruit Logistica in Berlin with a unique trade fair…

Stöcklin Logistik AG presents itself for the first time at Fruit Logistica:

"Fully automated direct picking of item-on-store-mix pallets"

Stöcklin Logistik AG will make its first appearance at Fruit Logistica this year, presenting its range of intralogistics solutions tailored for the fruit and…

Dulce Vale will showcase its fruits in Berlin

"Our strong point is the organization of transport and customs clearance"

Dulce Vale is a Certified (IFS, Smeta, Grasp) company, that is dedicated to the production, packing, sourcing, and marketing of fresh fruits from…

Soft launch of the Cf2Go Sensor at HortiContact 2025

At HortiContact 2025, PhenoVation introduces a breakthrough in sensor technology: the Cf2Go sensor, an advanced device that measures the photosynthesis…

Hampi temple bans bananas to prevent overfeeding of elephant

The management of Virupaksha Temple in Hampi, Karnataka, has prohibited the bringing of bananas into its premises to prevent devotees from overfeeding…

Frutura and Ulrich Etiketten set new standards

Paper flow packs for Blumau tomatoes win for the third time

Ulrich Etiketten announces that the paper flow packs for fruit and vegetables have been awarded for the third time. "As a winner of the WorldStar Awards 2025…

Avocado cultivation in South Africa: history, growth, and key production areas

Dr. Guy Witney, project manager at Great Brak Avos in Mossel Bay, Western Cape, provides insights into the origins and cultivation of avocados in South Africa.…

South Africa's weather and logistics issues drive citrus export decline in 2024

The 2024 citrus export campaign from the southern hemisphere did not align with previous growth trends, largely due to South Africa's performance. As the…

Fire destroys 5 hectares of mango farm in Ghana's Eastern Region

A fire incident in Okwenya, a suburb of Somanya in the Yilo Krobo Municipality of Ghana's Eastern Region, has destroyed approximately 5 hectares of a mango…