California fig crop moves past peak supply

The supply of figs from California is coming off its peak and stabilizing. "It is slowing down but we're going to continue to stay at the shipping…

Peru’s blueberry industry expects higher volumes with flatter peak

Peru's blueberry industry is set to surpass last year's volumes, but this time with a steadier production curve compared to the sharp peaks of previous…

Wet weather slows start of North Carolina sweet potato season

Fall produce programs are underway and while North Carolina is still shipping some of 2023's sweet potatoes, digging has begun on the 2024 crop.…

SnapDragon apple harvest up 20 percent year over year

Shoppers around the country will soon find SnapDragon™ apples in their local grocery stores. Crunch Time Apple Growers, a cooperative of more than 150…

US and Mexico reach agreement on avocado certification

A new certification program initiated by the state of Michoacan, Mexico, aims to verify that avocado exports to the United States are not sourced from…

India's almond production forecast marginally lower for MY 2024/2025

The USDA has published the Tree Nuts Annual report for India: For marketing year (MY) 2024/2025 (August-July), post forecasts India's almond production…

USDA proposes to change maturity requirements for avocados grown in South Florida

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) invites comments on a proposed change to the maturity requirements for the Beta avocado variety under the federal…

Update for September 15-21, 2024

Cucumber movement from Mexico crossings through Otay Mesa, California is expected to increase

This USDA seasonal perishable products weekly update provides trend analysis of the volume and prices of Seasonal Perishable commodities. Volume…

Link between fruit and vegetable intake and reduced frailty risk in adults

New research published in Heliyon indicates a link between the consumption of fruits and vegetables and a lower risk of frailty among adults in the United…

Japan's stance on fresh US potatoes remains unchanged

Idaho, alongside federal representatives, engaged in discussions with Japanese officials in Idaho Falls, focusing on the export of fresh potatoes from the Gem…

Total ad numbers this week were 11 percent down from last week

USDA has published the National Retail Report for advertised prices for specialty crops products at major retail supermarket outlets ending during the…

Katheryn Mejía, director of Corpohass:

"Our strategic geographical location allows us to produce Hass avocado 52 weeks a year"

The city of Medellin, Colombia, will host a new edition of Territorio Aguacate in November. Once again, this event will be the meeting point for all…

USVI and Puerto Rico to remain drought-free with excessive rainfall impacting agriculture

Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands are forecasted to stay clear of drought conditions for the rest of the year, with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric…

Peruvian blueberries make their debut at Tianjin port in China

A shipment of 11.7 tons of Peruvian blueberries arrived at Tianjin Port on September 18, marking the first time South American blueberries have been imported…

Brazilian fruit sector navigates climate challenges with a focus on export peaks

The Brazilian fruit industry is currently navigating through a mixed landscape of challenges and opportunities, as outlined by Eduardo Brandão, the executive…

François Moulias, La Compagnie des Amandes

"It is rare these days to have a market as promising as the almond market"

In the middle of September, the almond harvest is in full swing. Just a few years ago, this small nut had completely disappeared from the French…

Grosbusch opens its doors to the public

"This event is a great success with the general public"

On Saturday, Grosbusch opened its doors to the general public for the 18th edition of "Portes Ouvertes" Luxembourg. "It is a flagship event for us, the…

Spanish greenhouse vegetable season started with extremely high prices

"Better expensive than not for sale"

"September started with extremely high prices for Spanish greenhouse vegetables," says Kees Havenaar of Frutas Luna from Almeria. "Everyone has their…

Leon Eksteen – Bufland Boerdery

July frost nipped earliest peaches and nectarines in the bud

In the Waterberge of Limpopo Bufland Agri earliest stone fruit fell victim to the extreme frost event of July which killed the blossoms at that stage:…

17-part report on Moldova

The EU embraces Moldova; regarding trading, too

In 2022, a Moldovan wine won the Grand Gold Medal in the red wine category at the prestigious Concours Mondial Bruxelles. And where there is good wine,…

Sweet Sensation harvest in full swing

The harvest of Sweet Sensation started last week. Most plots will be harvested by the end of this week. Just under 5 million kilos are expected to come…

Feedentity: managing and optimising costs and expenses

Advanced software for implementing strategies to improve profitability

"To ensure the long-term sustainability and success of farms in the world today, efficient management of farm costs is critical. The economic and operational challenges faced by farm…

Week 37 Fruit Wholesale Market Report

Mid-autumn sales vary, Peruvian blueberries increase arrivals after the festival

In the lead-up to the Mid-Autumn Festival, market dynamics shifted noticeably with a decline in trader activity and suppliers adjusting their stock…

ODG Fruiventoux

Grapes: Is the decline in sales linked to the new cardboard trays?

The Muscat du Ventoux management and defence body held a press conference in Mazan on 10 September, providing an opportunity to unveil the new Muscat…

Egyptian chili peppers coming soon

Egyptian chilies will soon hit the market. Only a handful of exporters of Egyptian chilies ship to Europe. Among them, is Mohamed Awwad, CEO of Al…

Eyram Constantin Nutsudze, Togolese grower

"Banana prices are highly speculative on the Togolese market"

The banana sector in Togo, West Africa, is suffering from climate change, resulting in high speculation in local market prices. "Growers have lost…

Mark Everett - Worldwide Fruit

"For the main part of the Peru and South African seasons the volumes supplied were relatively stable"

"At Worldwide Fruit we have been very pleased with the quality of the avocados we have received both from South Africa and Peru this season," said Mark…

Banana Brands category

Bananas of Guadeloupe & Martinique voted France's favorite brand

Already recognized as French people's favorite origin (according to two CSA surveys in 2021 and 2023), the bananas of Guadeloupe and Martinique have…

New rootstock for high-tech market has ToBRFV resistance

Totam Seeds introduced the TopGun rootstock last year after several years of trials under high-tech greenhouse conditions. For the high-tech market,…

EUIPO-CPVO Joint Seminar -

AI influence shows need for ongoing adaptation of managing and protecting IP rights

The recent seminar jointly organized by the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) and the Community Plant Variety Office (CPVO)) in…

Avocado innovation to be displayed in Madrid

Westfalia Fruit, a global avocado company, will showcase its commitment to sustainable agriculture through pioneering technologies such as…

Five seasonal fruits aiding in blood pressure control

In Nigeria, hypertension affects approximately 29% of adults, as reported by the National Institutes of Health, highlighting the need for effective management…

The Costa Tropical is on alert due to the presence of a beetle that affects avocado trees

The detection of an exotic beetle, known as Euwallacea fornicatus, in the Costa Tropical has set off alarm bells among technicians and experts due to the…

Inflation eases in South Africa with agricultural implications

In South Africa, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) reported a decrease to 4.4% in August, marking the lowest rate since April 2021, influenced by reduced…

India's horticulture output sees marginal decline in 2023-24

Total horticulture production in India for the 2023-24 period is estimated at 353.19 million tonnes, marking a decrease of 0.65 percent or roughly 22.94 lakh…

Apple production in India struggles to exceed previous year's output

A little over 1.36 crore apple boxes have been marketed so far from the state, with around 80 lakh boxes sold in the APMC mandis, and over 52 lakh boxes sold…

Kiwi farming struggles in Dolakha, Nepal despite bumper crop

In Dolakha, Nepal, the kiwi farming sector is facing challenges despite this year's increased yield, which has led to a decrease in prices, affecting…

Hi-tech banana farming shows promising results in Binh Duong, Vietnam

In Vietnam, a collaboration between the Vietnam Rubber Group (VRG) and U & I Agriculture JSC (Unifarm) has revitalized the banana industry through a high-tech…

First certified organic bananas from Ecuador available in Russia

At the WorldFood Moscow 2024 International Fair, an Ecuadorian company was awarded a certification for its organic bananas destined for the Russian market.…

Central European floods disrupt transport network

The recent flooding in Austria, Slovakia, and the Czech Republic has impacted the transport network, affecting container facilities and causing operational…

Flood impact on banana and vegetable sectors in Saint Lucia

Earlier this week, Saint Lucia experienced heavy rainfall, leading to flooding in various communities. The event had a minimal effect on infrastructure but…

Tomato virus leads to more export bans for South Australia

Western Australia has expanded its embargo on tomatoes from South Australia following the detection of Tomato brown rugose fruit virus (ToBRFV) in Adelaide,…

Kiwifruit exports from New Zealand hit record high

Stats NZ has reported a record-setting year for New Zealand's kiwifruit exports, totaling $3.1 billion for the year ending August 2024. This represents a 20%…

Asparagus growers in New Zealand face new market challenges

A surplus of fresh, affordable vegetables has introduced a new challenge for asparagus growers. The Asparagus Growers Council, led by chairperson Cam Lewis,…