Special white corn variety back on the shelves

Over 10,000 variations of corn were tasted during a time frame of 22 years before George Crookham and Bruce Hobdey were happy with the results. Their…

Tight supply in some apple varieties expected

A tight supply of some apple varieties could be coming. “We had a lower crop in 2022-2023 and coming up we have a later crop so it could happen. We…

Kiwi supplies to US are steady, even with New Zealand weather events

Supplies of kiwi fruit in North America continue to be steady. “We have had a challenging New Zealand growing season this year because of various…

Will there be a future for mature green tomatoes in California?

At the moment, California's production of mature green tomatoes is centered in the Coachella Valley, in the very southern part of the state. "The…

U.S. exporter sends lower volumes of Mexican grown asparagus to Hong Kong and Australia

Exports of asparagus, grown in Mexico, by a U.S. exporter and sent to Hong Kong and Australia have seen lower volumes thus far, compared to previous…

Global fruit breeding company acquires Kankun mango variety

Sun World International, LLC has acquired the Kankun™ mango variety from Diazteca, a strategic addition to its nascent mango breeding and licensing…

Courchesne Larose Group appoints new CEO

Courchesne Larose Ltd. announces that Michael Aucoin has been appointed chief executive officer of the company, effective immediately. His appointment follows…

For nuts, juice and citrus

Wonderful Company names new senior vice president of marketing

The Wonderful Company announced that Benal Serin has joined as senior vice president of marketing. In her new role, Serin is responsible for leading all…

Second week of hearings

IFPA members put advocacy into action in D.C.

For the second week, International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) members are testifying at key hearings for the produce industry. The June 7 hearing…

The Mango Grower's Summit will be held in Florida next week

The Mango Gower's Summit will be held on June 13, 2023, as part of the annual meeting of the Florida State Horticultural Society (FSHS). “Our goal is…

New single-serve salad kits hit store shelves

Taylor Farms, a producer of ready-to-eat healthy fresh foods, has launched Mini Chopped Salad Kits, a new product platform introducing smaller,…

Free “Amplify Your Impact” workshop series launches

Connect 2 Potential, a coaching and leadership development firm serving the produce industry, is introducing an “Amplify Your Impact” workshop series designed…

AgriForce forms joint venture with Swiss firm to help with in-progress acquisitions

AgriFORCE has formed a joint venture with Agrigrada sarl, a Swiss management and consulting company. The joint venture is expected to help AgriFORCE's…

US: Plant breeding, seed priorities highlighted at Senate hearing on Farm Bill horticulture title

Dr. Margaret Leigh Worthington, University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture (UADA), testified this morning on behalf of the American Seed…

48 food and agri industry members urge Congress to pass the UNITED Act as new report shows U.S. trade stalling

Today, 48 food and agriculture industry members wrote Congress in support of S. 629 and H.R. 3653, the Undertaking Negotiations on Investment and Trade for…

Pennsylvania Senators introduce legislation to protect mushroom farmers

Pennsylvania U.S. Senators John Fetterman and Bob Casey, along with a bipartisan group of colleagues in the House, introduced the Protecting Mushroom Farmers…

Market and Crop Update for June 8, 2023

"Market is still relatively strong, but there are enough onions around"

MARKETBronx, New York:Lou Getzelman with Canyon Sales Co. on the Hunts Point Market told us on June 6, “Perhaps there was a slight dip in demand this week –…

GPG signs raspberry deal for Mexico

UK-based IP company Global Plant Genetics has recently extended its representation of the raspberry varieties from James Hutton Ltd. This was by way of taking…

Photo report Hort Connection 2023

Hort Connections 2023 came to a close last night with the gala dinner and industry awards. A list of the winners can be found below. This year the…

Consumers are not willing to pay more for sustainability

Speaking last week at Hort Connection, Ben Hoodless, Interim Chief Executive of IFPA ANZ, gave some insights into the State of the Industry Future…

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Asparagus shortage in South Africa

South Africa has exported less from its traditional asparagus suppliers and there is a shortage of asparagus. On the Johannesburg municipal market's…

EastFruit

Morocco: kiwifruit imports reach record high in Q1 2023

Kiwifruits, with their unique flavor, have been rapidly gaining popularity among Moroccans, and Morocco continues to increase kiwifruit imports, as…

Egyptian citrus prices held up well throughout the season

As Egypt's citrus season comes to an end, growers and exporters are reporting a good year in terms of prices. Mahmoud Esawy, of exporter Al Wessam,…

No exports for Israel 2023 table grape harvest as Egypt market closes for them

While Egypt has totally closed the window for Israel’s 2023 table grape exports, producers and exporters are not worried due to strong local market…

Higher volumes and strong demand for Turkish stone fruit

It’s been a strong start of the Turkish stone fruit season, Akin Soyleyen, marketing manager for Turkish exporter Aksun, states: “Looking at the first…

A conversation with the production manager

How does Italy grow pomegranates?

More than 300 hectares of cultivated land, 4 varieties (Shany, Emek, Ako and Wonderful), a 13,000 m2 property with 18 cold rooms on 7,000 m2, including…

June 12th to 16th, 2023 - Grenoble, France

9th International Symposium on Walnut and Pecan

It is in Grenoble that the 9th International Symposium for Walnut and Pecan will be held. “This event takes place every 4 years, and this year is an…

Metis® plum season kicks off despite the unfavorable weather conditions

The Metis® brand made its appearance in Europe almost nine years ago with only one variety present at the end of the season: Sunset Sky. Since then,…

Vegetable and potato processing machinery for sale

Are you operating in the vegetable or potato industry? Then the online auction of Industrial Auctions in Suhlendorf (DE) may be something for you. This…

"Started late, but of excellent quality"

Chilean Pink Lady apples arrive at Aartsen

Aartsen has been importing apples from across the globe for years in both Europe and Asia. They bring in well-known varieties like Royal Gala, Fuji,…

Normec: Friday, 30 June 2023

Free online mini symposium on melon quality

On Friday, June 30, Normec’s produce specialists will host a free online symposium on melon quality. The melon world is continuously developing in order to…

IFA

Potato Market Update 7th June

"Northern European buyers are competing for dwindling supply of old crop"

Retail sales and consumption are slightly subdued due to the weather conditions over the past two weeks. Irrigation of early Roosters is now taking…

GlobalG.A.P. celebrated World Food Safety Day 2023

GlobalG.A.P. has celebrated the fifth World Food Safety Day, a call to action by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations Food and…

Maersk Europe Market Update (June 2023)

'Being prepared is key for achieving a competitive advantage'

The Maersk Europe Market update dated June 2023, focuses on logistics systems in all sectors: Ocean UpdateJune marks the start of summer peak period for cargo…

Container News

Chinese major box ports handle over 95 million TEUs in first months of 2023

Chinese container ports have handled 95.4 million TEUs in the first four months of the year, translating to a year-on-year increase of 4.8%. The ports…

If you want to prevent wrinkles, try eating some of these fruits

For those who are continually struggling with skin aging, there are some fruits that will aid them, as they increase the skin's collagen, which gives it more…

Research into sweet potatoes might help sleep-deprived parents

Researchers at the Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland, are exploring whether kumara, or sweet potato, can foster healthy bacteria in baby’s…