Extending the shelf-life of perishables while maintaining flavor and nutrients

Whether it’s an apple, a cherry, a blueberry, or any other fruit, as soon as it has been harvested, the product is no longer getting water and…

Volume on large limes to tighten up soon

The supply of limes from Mexico looks to be uneven at the moment. Right now, approximately 70 percent of the limes are coming into the U.S. from…

Onions from the Southern San Joaquin Valley and Imperial Valley

FDA reports on Salmonella outbreak linked to red onions

A recent report from the Food and Drug Administration has found that a sheep farm was likely a contributing factor in the contamination of onions. The finding…

Winter cold snap devastates up to 80% of Canada's Okanagan peach crop

In a severe blow to the Okanagan region, a winter cold snap has decimated up to 80% of stone fruit crops, including peaches, apricots, plums, and nectarines,…

Peruvian table grape exports increased by 40% in the first quarter of the campaign

Grape exports continue to increase. In the first three months of the 2023-2024 campaign (October-December), exports amounted to US$1.058 billion, i.e.…

As Florida orange juice production has dropped

Supply challenges and demand solutions

The landscape of the Florida citrus industry has undergone significant transformations throughout its history. Over the past decade, it has faced substantial…

Dominican Republic looks to capitalize on the booming avocado market

The Dominican Republic is urged to capitalize on the booming avocado market responsibly to avoid the ecological issues faced by Mexico. The global avocado…

Moroccan grower introduces new mandarin variety 'SweetCott'

Les Domaines, a prominent Moroccan producer, unveiled its latest mandarin variety, 'SweetCott,' at an event coinciding with the Fruit Logistica trade…

Joachim Prinsloo - Sunreaped

The coming ginger crop will exceed expectations, South African grower says

There is absolutely no domestically-grown ginger available in South Africa, but with the new season fast approaching, Sunreaped, a subtropical fruit…

Paul Tomlinson - Destination Produce

“I believe the two most important parts of this chain are the producers and the consumer"

Destination Produce was founded in late 2023, its vision, to serve the wide and diverse fresh produce industry with its complex supply chain and…

Jordi van den Bosch, Freeland:

"There is already significant interest in Egyptian onions"

In the Netherlands, the open-field vegetable season at Freeland is proceeding somewhat quietly. "Dutch onion exports aren't particularly strong at the…

Preparations for Turkish cherry season underway

"We plan to expand our reach to China in 2024"

Although the cherry season is still a few months away, one exporter is already looking forward to new export opportunities in the Chinese market.…

Gareth Edgecombe - T&G Global

"Yields coming out of the region are pretty much back to pre-cyclone levels"

It is almost exactly a year since New Zealand was hit by Cyclone Gabrielle, the cyclone hit just as the apple harvest was starting. Two out of the four…

"Commercial obstacles prevent us from accessing Asian markets"

Lebanese winegrowers are hoping to emerge from a difficult season last year, marked by adverse weather conditions that cost up to 40% of yields. Anna…

World Avocado Organization report:

Where are the most avocados eaten in Europe?

The World Avocado Organization (WAO) latest data from the 2022/23 season reveals which European markets are the biggest consumers of avocados. Up from…

Overall economic weakness impacts HHLA’s 2023 financial year

According to preliminary unaudited figures, Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA) recorded a drop in its Group revenue of 8.3 percent to € 1,447…

Agrico intent on acquiring The Potato Company

The potato cooperative Agrico is intending to acquire the seed potato activities of The Potato Company (TPC). By means of this strategic acquisition,…

Solid result Royal HZPC Group and announcement of CEO change

Potato breeding company Royal HZPC Group expects to achieve a similar result for the financial year 2023 / 2024 (July - June) as the year 2022 / 2023.…

Tomra Foods - LUCAi™

Grading platform boosts efficiency and profitability of cherry packing operations

The continued rise in global demand for cherries puts packhouses under pressure to process increasingly large volumes while maintaining the high…

Greenyard Q3 year-to-date sales increased by 12.2% versus last year

Greenyard Group Q3 year-to-date sales increased by 12,2% from €3 335,7m to €3 742,4m, well in line with its €4 900m guidance for the full financial…

Hold supermarkets to account, Australian farmers say

Fresh allegations of price gouging behaviour by supermarket giants should be a wake-up call to fix Australia’s unfair supermarket duopoly, NSW Farmers…

Leafy greens can last longer thanks to some simple stickers

Leafy greens are a common ingredient in many healthy meals. But, they often spoil during shipment or on the store shelf. This is part of a bigger…

'Bans on plastic packaging for unprocessed fruit and vegetables possibly incompatible with EU law'

A legal assessment published on 15 February shows that the special rules for plastic packaging and exemptions for other packaging materials discussed…

Moldovan table grape exports see significant growth in 2023

Last year, Moldova's table grape sector reported a notable increase in both the volume and value of its exports. Specifically, there was an 11% rise in the…

Decrease projected in Brazilian orange juice concentrate production during the 2023/24 MY

Concerns over limited orange juice availability amid declining inventories

Brazil accounts for three-quarters of global orange juice exports, therefore orange juice availability in the country remains a key price driver across global…

17 percent decrease from 2022 numbers

2023 Iranian pistachio exports to Europe saw a decline

In 2023, Iran's pistachio exports to the European Union members tallied up to €92 million, marking a 17 percent decrease from the €111 million recorded in…

China inks currency swap agreements with over 40 foreign counterparts

The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) has established bilateral currency swap agreements with upwards of 40 foreign central banks or monetary authorities,…

Nigerian father surprises wife with vegetables as Valentine’s gift

A Nigerian father's unique Valentine's gift of vegetables to his wife, rather than traditional flowers, has captivated social media. The heartwarming…