U.S. pear industry had hoped for higher prices this season

The U.S. has sold just under 80 percent of this season's pear crop and is entering the home stretch of the crop year. "We usually sell domestically…

Less imported Ecuadorian dragon fruit expected

While there is a gap on imported white dragon fruit, the upcoming supply will not be as expected. "Shipments from Ecuador will resume over the next 10…

More Mexican asparagus on the market this season

There's more supply of imported asparagus on the market at the moment. "Current supply is about 28 percent higher than the same time last year," says…

Forecast calls for strong domestic blueberry supply

It's a bountiful spring of blueberries for California Giant Berry Farms, as the company forecasts significant volumes of domestic blueberries. The…

Canadian greenhouse grower celebrates National Farmworkers Awareness Week

This week, Windset Farms® and the agricultural industry celebrate National Farmworkers Awareness Week and honor the hardworking, dedicated farmworkers…

Washington Apple Commission president to retire

After 18 years with the Washington Apple Commission (WAC), president Todd Fryhover will retire in November 2024. Fryhover came to the WAC in 2006 in a…

Deadly storm had minimal impact on Brazil's fresh produce sector

The fresh produce sector in Brazil is relieved that the heavy rains that led to this past weekend's deadly landslides and mudslides, mainly in the…

Michigan producers to vote on continuation of Carrot Industry Development Program

Michigan's carrot producers will have an opportunity to vote on whether to continue the Carrot Industry Development Program in a referendum conducted by the…

Oregon potato plant settles over wastewater violations

An agreement has been reached between the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) and Lamb Weston's Hermiston facility, addressing repeated wastewater…

Marijuana haul in orange shipment intercepted in Ohio

Authorities intercepted a significant marijuana shipment in Warren County, as two individuals were apprehended for transporting over $28 million worth…

Climate crisis puts peach bloom dynamics at risk in Alto, Georgia

In Alto, Georgia, Jaemor Farms is witnessing peach trees in bloom, marking a significant improvement from the previous year when unexpected weather…

Packaging line enhancements will increase traceability and food safety

In 2023, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a series of recalls for produce due to potential contamination by pathogens like…

Chilean cherry 2023/24 season closes with good demand for late varieties in China

Giddings-Cerasus or better known in China as Xiaomifeng has closed the Chilean 2023/24 cherry season again with the varieties of Cerasina called: Final…

Tinus Venter – Janlouis Boerdery

Getting ready for the future

Farms are having to draw deeply on all available resources as the government plans phasing out a significant number of agrochemicals by June 2024. Janlouis Boerdery embarked…

Impact of 'slobalisation' and shipping disruptions on South African agri-trade

Absa AgriTrends has pinpointed several large global and local trends post-pandemic, significantly affecting international trade dynamics. A notable…

New Zealand's kiwifruit industry set to benefit from May start of NZ-EU FTA

The fast-tracked implementation of New Zealand's Free Trade Agreement with the European Union is a significant boost for Zespri and the kiwifruit…

Australian Competition and Consumer Commission could force grocery giants to sell off parts of their operation

The consumer watchdog ACCC would be given new powers to bust apart Australia's supermarket duopoly if they are found guilty of anticompetitive behaviour, if a…

Perry Dekkers resigns as Commercial Director at Growers United

Having spent more than five years as Commercial Director at Growers United, Perry Dekkers has decided to leave the organization effective April 1,…

New Zealand's economic challenges and the role of kiwifruit

New Zealand is grappling with economic challenges, notably a persistent current account deficit exacerbated by the imbalance between imports and…

Robert Vogel, AGF Direct:

"Chicory is expected to remain scarce throughout the year."

After a slight dip in February in the chicory market, the market has rebounded in recent weeks. "And the expectation is that chicory will remain scarce…

Dutch companies join forces to grow international substrate market for exotic mushrooms

CNC Holding BV, Veme Specials BV, Verbruggen Substraat BV and Verbruggen Paddestoelen BV have joined forces to boost international growth ambitions in…

Genesis Fresh -

New Spanish citrus variety Onix launched worldwide

Genesis Fresh announced the global debut of Onix™, a citrus variety discovered in Seville, Spain. Globally managed by Genesis Fresh, this new variety…

Fresh produce plays a supporting role at international food fair:

Photo report: Anuga FoodTec 2024

The resurgence of the trade fair industry to its former glory after several challenging years was evident last week at the Anuga FoodTec in Cologne, Germany. Not only did…

Taking place in Tashkent, capital of Uzbekistan

Good start for international trade fair Uzfood

The Uzfood fair started today, 26 March 2024, in Tashkent, the capital of Uzbekistan. Some operators who are present with a stand, including Omar Papi…

Vultus introduces new service for more effective disease control in potato crops

Vultus AB launches a new service together with AR Tarim, part of Agrico and Europlant, for earlier detection of diseases in potato crops. The service enables…

Launch of new refrigerated ocean transportation service utilizing electric field technology

Sumitomo Corporation and Orient Overseas Container Line Limited have announced the signing of a business alliance agreement to provide refrigerated…

Belizean Minister Jose Abelardo Mai:

'Exports dwindled in 2023, but local agriculture production experienced significant boost'

In 2023, Belize witnessed a decline in agricultural exports, primarily attributed to adverse climate conditions and challenges within the citrus industry, as…

Kenyan Deputy President addresses challenges in the avocado subsector

In response to conflicts between avocado farmers in Murang'a County and Kenya Revenue Authority officials regarding the Electronic Tax Invoice…