Shorter supply keeps red pepper pricing strong

Green and red pepper supply out of California is seeing steady production. "Our chilis, which are grown in Baja, Mexico, are steady also–those are…

BC Tree Fruits files for creditor protection

On July 26, 2024, BC Tree Fruits Cooperative announced that its Board of Directors had unanimously determined that due to extremely low estimated fruit…

Autumnripe

New label for late-season peaches and nectarines launched

Mountain View Fruit Sales is thrilled to announce the launch of its late season peach and nectarine brand, Autumnripe. "For the past 15 years, we have…

Washington's 2024 apple harvest estimate released

The Washington State Tree Fruit Association (WSTFA) released its forecast for the 2024 Washington state fresh apple crop today. The crop is estimated…

Honeybear Brands hires national sales director

Honeybear Brands, a grower, packer, shipper, and developer of premium apples, has hired Rebecca Meyers to fill a new role within the company as…

Port worker strike looms from Maine to Texas, including Port of Mobile

Ports across the United States, spanning from Maine to Texas, face potential disruptions due to a looming worker strike. The Port of Mobile is among…

Freshway Foods mourns loss of co-founder

Freshway Foods announced that co-founder Frank Gilardi passed away unexpectedly on July 8th, 2024. Born and raised in Sidney, Ohio, Gilardi was a…

Global Grape Convention welcomed more than 1,000 attendees

On Thursday, August 8, the Global Grape Convention was held with more than 1,000 international attendees and 60 sponsoring companies. The meeting…

Concerns over corporate takeover in British Columbia

The B.C. Fruit Growers Association has expressed concerns regarding the potential corporate acquisition of B.C. Tree Fruits, a pivotal co-op that…

US: Local Bounti now shipping product to Brookshire Grocery Company

Local Bounti is now shipping to Brookshire Grocery Company locations from its new Mount Pleasant, Texas facility. BGC is stocking Local Bounti's full…

Concealed within a shipment of celery

Metro Atlanta sees record methamphetamine seizure from Mexico

In a significant operation, the Drug Enforcement Administration's (DEA) Atlanta Division announced the confiscation of an unprecedented quantity of…

New study bolsters existing evidence that walnuts support well-being for Gen Z

Food plays a big role in everyone's identity, and those born between 1997-2012, commonly known as Gen Z, have been deemed the "foodie generation." Gen…

Branded kiwi berries hit shelves

Homegrown Organic Farms is unveiling its latest branding venture with the launch of "Little Pranksters" kiwi berries. Unlike traditional kiwifruit, Little Pranksters kiwi berries…

USDA North-West apple, cranberry, grape and pear forecast

Oregon apple production forecast at 150 million pounds, down 5 percent from 2023

ApplesBased on August 1, 2024 conditions, Oregon apple production is forecast at 150 million pounds, down 5 percent from 2023. Washington ranks number…

East coast longshore contract negotiations stall

Negotiations for the contract covering longshore workers on the East and Gulf Coasts have been at a standstill since June 10, with the International…

"A large number of merchants are focusing on the harvest of Shine Muscat grapes in the Shaanxi area"

The harvest of Shine Muscat grapes in Shaanxi, China, is about to begin, and a significant number of merchants are closely monitoring the situation.…

Global fruit industry leaders to gather in Shanghai this August

The 2024 China International Fruit Expo (China Fruit), hosted by the China Chamber of Commerce for Import and Export of Foodstuffs, Native Produce and…

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Southeast Asian consumers more likely to boycott brands due to geopolitical tensions

Geopolitical tensions, such as the Israel–Hamas war, continue to pose a significant risk factor for brands. In the age of social media, brand boycotts…

Elhadary, export manager of Alsolimania:

"We're expecting some tough competition from China"

The Egyptian lemon season starts soon, in September. Growers and exporters agree that volumes have increased significantly, as indicated by Fatimah…

Zayed Lasheen, CEO of AfriGoodGrows

"Prices for Egyptian sweet potatoes will continue to decrease"

One month into the Egyptian sweet potato season, demand is high and stable, but prices are decreasing. "It's quite normal for prices to fall at this…

Lorella Maggio, Agridor Holland:

"I don't expect us to match those extremely high potato prices of the last two years"

Dutch potato exports have not really picked up steam yet. "African markets currently still have quite a large supply of both potatoes and onions from…

Tahsin Dag from PAPACKS on their packaging made from renewable raw materials:

"We can customise and adapt anything"

"We generally produce food-compliant packaging, mainly customised products that are precisely tailored to the needs of our customers," says Tahsin Dag,…

Fresh produce growth set to help Queensland agriculture commodities soar over the next financial year

Several horticultural commodities across Queensland are tipped to soar in value over the next 12 months, according to the state government. Minister…

Matthew McIntyre - McIntyre Fruit

"As we start our harvest next week there should be a good demand, as the volumes on the market will see a big drop"

In Blairgowrie, Perthshire, the cherry harvest is into the third week for McIntyre Fruit. They have started picking cherries for Thomas Thomson, a…

The value of Andalusian avocado exports grows by 9.8% up to May and exceeds 185 M€

The value of Andalusian avocado exports between January and May 2024 has increased by 9.8% compared to the same period last year and reached 185,258,000 euros.…

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Consumer industry crucial for China's economic growth

China unveiled a comprehensive plan in early August 2024 to boost household consumption, highlighting the consumer industry's crucial role in economic…

Suppliers of UK retailer collaborate on fresh ideas

More than 20 fresh food suppliers for SPAR North of England stores came together for a day of inspiring ideas, company updates, and networking…

Watermelon and melon cultivation thrives in Latvia

In Latvia, the cultivation of watermelons and melons is increasingly becoming recognized among growers, with the production of watermelons weighing up to 15 kg…

Eurostat

EU potato harvest sees uptick in 2023

In the European Union, the potato harvest for 2023 reached 48.3 million tons, marking a marginal increase from the 47.5 million tons recorded in 2022.…

Japanese luxury fruits make waves in Spain

Barcelona producers grow exclusive strawberry, intended for haute cuisine

In Japan, the cultivation of luxury fruits such as melons, grapes, peaches, and strawberries is a notable practice, with these items commanding high…

DG Agri Dashboard: Oranges and other citrus fruits

EU calculated orange prices stood at €79 per 100 kg in July 2024

EU calculated orange prices came in at €79 per 100 kg in July 2024, down 7.84% from the month before and 32.13% above the 5-year average, which stood…

New Zealand's avocado industry finds a new hope with GEM avocado

In New Zealand, avocado growers have faced challenges with the declining prices of Hass avocados over the past three years. The introduction of the…