First purple broccoli variety available in the U.S. and launched worldwide

At the Global Produce & Floral Show in Atlanta, Sakata Seed America introduced a brand-new product: Purple Magic Broccoli. "It is the first purple…

Produce industry’s key concerns ahead of Tuesday’s presidential election

Tuesday's presidential election is top of mind for many Americans–including those in the fresh produce industry. Here are some of the pressing concerns…

Will Chile be able to export 140 million boxes of cherries in 12 weeks?

Close to optimum growing conditions have resulted in Chile expecting a record cherry crop of 140 million boxes this upcoming season. While cherries are…

Demand increasing on romaine and leafy green lettuces

Lettuce and leafy green demand is starting to pick up. "In the last 10 days, it's kind of been slow. However last week we could really feel a good…

Mastronardi Produce completes acquisition of local greenhouses

Mastronardi Produce® announced the addition of 91 acres of Canadian greenhouse capacity. This consists of a newly constructed, state-of-the-art 27-acre…

Envy apple supply switches back to domestic U.S. production

Envy™ apple supply is transitioning from imports to fresh, domestic production. T&G reports that last year's Washington supply sold out early, with…

Top retailers honor leading suppliers

Equitable Food Initiative recently celebrated the Ethical Charter Implementation Program's Leadership Circle at an event held on the first night of the…

Court rules 'Glory' and 'Staccato' cherries identical, upholding intellectual property rights

In a recent adjudication by the District Court for the Eastern District of Washington, the cherry known as 'Glory' was determined to be the same as 'Staccato,'…

PlantTape brings on new Western USA regional sales manager

PlantTape has appointed Jesus Vasquez as the new Western USA regional sales manager. With nearly three decades of extensive experience in the…

USDA eases import rules for Chilean table grapes, boosting exports

In a groundbreaking development for the agricultural trade sector, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced a pivotal update in…

New England veg & fruit conference, Dec 17-19: sessions & trade show

Scheduled from December 17 to December 19, the New England Vegetable and Fruit Conference is set to offer more than 25 educational sessions across three days.…

University of Oregon's project enhances sustainable hazelnut farming

With a $2 million federal investment, the University of Oregon's ecologists are advancing sustainable agriculture across 20 partner hazelnut farms in Oregon.…

Conveyor solution launched for food processing industry

Dynamic Conveyor, a manufacturer of conveyor solutions, announced the launch of its latest product designed specifically for the food processing…

NaturNetz GmbH

Sylvia Segeler from NaturNetze GmbH:

"Growing market for sustainable garlic nets in South America"

Despite inflation and a decline in purchasing power, sustainable net packaging for fruit and vegetables remains on trend, as the management of…

Bolzano, 21 to 23 November 2024

Nearly 500 exhibitors from 21 countries at Interpoma

Everything is ready for the thirteenth edition of Interpoma, the trade fair dedicated to the apple sector that will be held at the Bolzano exhibition…

Lifebag, LifeBox, LifeFilm and LifeMat

A whole packaging range to extend the life of fruit and vegetables now available on the market

Lifebag, LifeBox, LifeFilm and LifeMat are products designed by Rigenera and manufactured and distributed by Sfregola Materie Plastiche Srl, a company…

Mourad Ben Salem, Med'Essor

"Few goods, low consumption and high prices"

"We are at the crossroads of seasons," explains Mourad Ben Salem, manager of Med'Essor, a company present at the Rungis market. "The grape season is…

Photo Report: Fresh produce department, Coop and Rema 1000 Norway

The Norwegian retail market is highly concentrated and dominated by a few large supermarket chains, with NorgesGruppen, Coop, and Reitangruppen being…

Herbert Knuppen

Bruno and Thomas Kallen from the fruit-growing company Kallen Obst

"We can now hold back the fruit long enough to optimally serve the market"

Last year, the Lower Rhine family business Kallen Obst was able to take over a well-established farm shop in the neighborhood. "The previous owners…

Week 43 Fruit Wholesale Market Report

Chilean cherries arrive in Guangzhou market, blueberry prices continue to fall

Chilean air-freighted cherries arrived at Guangzhou Jiangnan Fruit Market on Monday, kicking off the new cherry season and drawing attention from…

“Paraguayo peaches are increasingly common in Moldovan stores”

Only 10% of fruit and vegetables harvested in Moldova are destined for local consumption. That says two things about the country: how extensive the…

Jürgen Braun on the 25th anniversary of the Kiku apple brand

"We will be devoting even more of our time to research and variety development in the future"

Over the past 25 years, the Kiku GmbH has been the driving force behind numerous successful apple varieties, such as Crimson Snow, ISAAQ, Red Moon,…

Exotifruit warns of French scammer

Exotifruit wants to warn colleagues in the fresh produce trade about a scammer. "We have been scammed by a Frenchman who claims to work for the company Pissier…

Shanghai New International Expo Center from August 27 to 29, 2025

2025 China International Fruit Expo is officially scheduled

The annual China International Fruit Expo (CHINA FRUIT) will take place at the Shanghai New International Expo Center from August 27 to 29, 2025. With registration…

Ukraine carrot prices surge amid high demand

In Ukraine, the prices of quality carrots are on the rise as increased trading activity stimulates the market, according to analysts from the EastFruit…

Spike in annual price inflation for both fruit and vegetables

While overall headline inflation eased in the latest quarter, the annual rate of food price inflation held fast at 3.3 percent, the latest quarterly…

New Zealand and Gulf Cooperation Council conclude landmark trade agreement

New Zealand and the six-nation Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) have concluded negotiations on a trade agreement that will open up significant opportunities for…

India's apple production to rise by 6% in MY 2024/2025 amid favorable weather conditions

India's domestic apple production in marketing year (MY) 2024/2025 is forecast 6 percent higher at 2.55 million metric tons (MMT) due to favorable…

Interpoma 2024 to showcase digital innovations in apple industry

At Fiera Bolzano from November 21 to 23, Interpoma 2024 will spotlight digital advancements in the apple industry. The event, recognized for its…

Swedish in-store farm supplier extends partnerships worth €1M

Swegreen announces three of its key clients, Fotografiska Stockholm, ICA Focus Göteborg, and ICA Maxi Stenhagen Uppsala, have extended their agreements…

South African grape yields hit by heat wave, export optimism remains

In South Africa, grape producers are encountering decreased yields for export as a result of extreme weather conditions. The Loskop Valley in Limpopo, which…

Halabja's pomegranate export standstill despite record harvest

In the Kurdistan Region's Halabja, despite a productive year for pomegranate cultivation, the local agriculture sector faces a standstill in export agreements.…

Saint Lucia launches first banana shipment to Canada

The National Fair-Trade Organization (NFTO) has successfully dispatched the inaugural shipment of Saint Lucia's premium bananas to Canada. This initiative…

Kenyan avocado exports hit by Middle East conflict and shipping disruptions

Due to the Middle East conflict, Kenyan avocado exporters are experiencing challenges, following a recent recovery from drought conditions. The geopolitical…

Heavy rainfall damages crops across 1 lakh hectares in Karnataka

Agriculture and horticulture crops spanning approximately 1.05 lakh hectares suffered damage due to heavy rainfall in Karnataka since October 1. Preliminary…

Global market shifts boost Australian citrus with higher juice prices amid shortages

If you've noticed an uptick in the price of orange juice, global market dynamics along with rising production costs are influencing local prices. This…

Taipei withdraws 18 fruit and vegetable varieties due to excessive pesticide residues

Taipei's health authorities have mandated the withdrawal of 18 varieties of fruits and vegetables from the market due to the detection of excessive pesticide…

Nationwide Produce founders Bernard and Joan O'Malley die days apart after 65 years together

In Southport, Bernard and Joan O'Malley, the founders of Nationwide Produce PLC, have passed away at the age of 88, just days apart, after 65 years of…