Will tariffs on fresh produce become a reality?

To protect low-cost products from entering the United States, president-elect Trump has promised broad-based tariffs on products for all countries. At…

Undersupplied table grape markets globally until Chile ramps up

From all over the world, Peru felt the pressure to start shipping table grapes early this season. Harvest in northern Peru started at the end of August…

California clementine supply increasing

The clementine crop out of California looks to be an average-sized crop this year. "There aren't as many shippers of clementines as there are Murcotts…

Slightly smaller apple crop from New York state for 2024

Apple supply in New York state looks to be adequate. "For us in New York, it doesn't seem to have picked out as we thought it would. It's not a bumper…

Jorge Flores, Sales Manager at Vit Citrus

Annual revenue generated by Mexican citrus sector estimated at between 10 and 12 million dollars

The U.S. citrus market has recorded a remarkable increase in the demand, driven by a drop in the local production, especially in Florida, which used to…

José Ángel Crespo, President of EMEX:

"Ataulfo mangoes are attracting interest in Europe, but costs and transport time make it difficult to compete in this market"

Mexican mangoes continue to gain ground in the U.S. market, which is the destination for 90% of the exports of this product. With the 2024 season…

Reflecting on a record-breaking SWIPE 2024

The Fresh Produce Association of the Americas (FPAA) is proud to announce the success of its second Southwest International Produce Expo (SWIPE), held…

Florida agricultural losses from Hurricane Helene estimated at $40M–$162M

The agricultural production losses Florida experienced due to Hurricane Helene have an estimated value between $40.3 million and $162.2 million, according to a…

E. coli outbreak linked to California carrot farm spurs recall and CDC warning

A carrot farm in New Cuyama, California, has been identified as the source of an E. coli outbreak, leading to three confirmed cases within the state. Grimmway…

Florida develops greening-resistant grapefruit hybrids to aid citrus recovery

In Florida, particularly on the Treasure Coast, citrus greening has severely affected orange and grapefruit production. Travis Murphy, with nearly six decades…

Port of Oakland handles $8.5 billion in agricultural exports by October 2024

The Port of Oakland continues to be one of the most important gateways for U.S. agricultural products. The Port exported 235,899 TEUs (twenty-foot containers)…

USDA announces $2 billion aid for specialty crops, including potatoes

The National Potato Council (NPC) today welcomed USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack's announcement of a new Marketing Assistance for Specialty Crops initiative, which,…

Inline Plastics expands Safe-T-Fresh 7″ Rounds packaging line with new options

Inline Plastics, a food packaging solution company, announces the completion of its Safe-T-Fresh 7″ Rounds product line. The family has expanded from…

California farmers back Trump amid water policy hopes and trade concerns

Voters in California's farm belt, a region spanning over 400 miles from Kern to Tehama County, showed strong support for Donald Trump in the recent…

California farmworkers face smoke hazards from mountain fire while harvesting

In Oxnard, California, agricultural workers Samuel and Florentino experienced the effects of the Mountain fire, situated over 25 miles away, while harvesting…

MI grants Peterson Brands funding to expand and create 82 jobs

During its regularly scheduled meeting, the Michigan Commission of Agriculture and Rural Development voted to approve a $250,000 Food and Agriculture…

Decline in Tahiti lime prices and U.S. reliance on Brazilian orange juice

Early November witnessed a decline in Tahiti lime quotations, attributed to fruit size and quality not meeting sector expectations, despite being the…

A port designed for the future of international trade

"Chancay becomes a key hub for land and maritime transport in the region"

The inauguration of the first phase of the port of Chancay, in Peru, is a turning point for the region's exports to Asia. This ambitious project, led…

Ecuadorian pitahaya exports increased in 2024

"Pitahaya, one of Ecuador's five most important agro-export products"

Ecuadorian pitahaya exports have experienced significant growth this year. According to data provided by the Central Bank of Ecuador, between January and…

Despite oversupply, Egyptian mango season is saved by solid demand from Russia and Saudi Arabia

The Egyptian mango season ended in early November. The season was very eventful, with mixed reviews from exporters. Mahmod Allam, CEO of Citrus Agro,…

Successful organic produce trials in the Moroccan Brachoua region

In the Brachoua region, not far from the Moroccan capital Rabat, organic fruit and vegetable production is expanding as a result of successful…

Alarming study on the impact of EU's ban of active substances on Moroccan agriculture

The withdrawal of several active ingredients from plant protection products authorized by the European Union has caused confusion among Moroccan…

Reefer Alliance ready for the 2024/25 South African deciduous fruit season

The Reefer Alliance from South Africa is ready with their pre-Christmas vessel, set to be loaded with deciduous fruit at the Port of Cape Town FPT…

It takes feeling and technology to ripen mangos precisely

Shipped mangoes must be ripened precisely to reach their optimal flavor. Micha Lejewaan, ripening master at DL Fruit Logistics in the Netherlands,…

World Citrus Organisation 2024-25 northern hemisphere citrus forecast

The World Citrus Organisation (WCO) has published its annual northern hemisphere citrus forecast for the 2024-25 citrus season. The Forecast was…

Agroenergie Soc. Agr. Srl

Sustainable vegetables grown in photovoltaic greenhouses

"While the production and marketing season for table tomato and dark green courgettes is in full swing, in the next few days we will also see the first…

Mitica's proposal for the large retail sector, but also suitable for Christmas baskets

Italian chestnuts and marrons in Christmas packaging

A new Christmas-themed packaging of premium products will be launched in the coming weeks by Mitica, an Italian company based in Emilia that…

Rafael Olivo, from Kiwis La Rodriga: "Gold kiwi consumption will continue to grow thanks to the supply pressure from New Zealand".

"The lack of chill hours hasn't had as much of an impact on gold kiwifruit as it has on the Hayward"

The kiwifruit harvest is underway in the north of Spain, where the insufficient amount of chill hours last season has caused a drop in the production…

Duisburg wholesale market:

"Shortage of potatoes for roasting at Christmas markets"

Traditionally, the completion of the harvest and storage is followed by an initial interim assessment of the potato yields. "There are more than enough…

Guillaume Jarret, Star Fruits

"We want to create links between the players in the arboriculture sector"

"Our arboriculture sector is a community of players who share the same values. Yet, there is still a need for in-depth knowledge of the challenges…

Rob Cullum - Pacific Produce

High grape prices in Europe, but not enough fruit, if you have fruit there is no space on the ships

The first larger arrivals from Peru to the EU and the UK came in early October steadily growing each week, the market is almost empty as the northern…

Graham Povey - Premier Foods Wholesale

Jameela avocado brand is back on the market

The Jameela brand is still relatively new on the market, it launched in June this year with premium avocados from Peru. "When the Peruvian supply…

Filippo Carrara from Parma has gone from 10 to 150 hectares in 7 years

The king of basil: 28 years old and 50 hectares

Since he took over the family business seven years ago, the company has grown from 10 hectares to 150 hectares, 50 of which are dedicated to…

Port International expands leadership team with new managing directors

Port International, a company with a long-standing tradition in the global trade of fresh fruit and vegetables, reinforces its focus on future growth…

EPPO investigates €2 million subsidy fraud in Romanian vegetable projects

The European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO) in Cluj-Napoca (Romania) is carrying out three house searches in Maramureș County, in an investigation into a…

Durian pizza takes China by storm as Pizza Hut's top seller

Durian, the "king of fruits" known for its unique taste and strong odor, has become the top-selling pizza ingredient at Pizza Hut China. Yum China…

Central Otago growers aim for record cherry exports

Growers in Central Otago are monitoring weather conditions closely, with hopes for a record-breaking cherry export season. Kris Robb, chairman of the Central…

Indian rupee hits record low of 84.42 against the U.S. dollar

The Indian rupee reached a new low against the U.S. dollar, with a record dip to 84.42, surpassing its previous low. The closing figure was slightly lower at…