Good demand on smaller-sized California pomegranate crop

The California pomegranate harvest is beginning to wind down. "The supply is good. Most of us are finishing up on our harvest of pomegranates, so we'll…

Less supply means stronger melon pricing

The supply of both cantaloupe and honeydew melons out of Mexico is tighter than anticipated at the moment. "They have surprisingly gotten a little bit…

WSU partners with International New-Varieties Network to launch new WA 64 apple globally

Washington State University has named International New-Varieties Network LLC (INN) of Ephrata, Washington as the exclusive global licensing partner…

Nihal Abdel Ghaffar, Egyptian Barhi grower

"We have exported a lot more volumes this season to Europe and Canada"

The Egyptian Barhi date season ended a few weeks ago, and the results are "very satisfactory" for Nihal Abdel Ghaffar, one of the pioneers of the Barhi…

IFCO opens new digital hub in Barcelona

IFCO, a supplier of reusable packaging solutions for fresh food, has opened its new digital hub in Barcelona. This new entity strengthens the company's…

Local Peruvian ginger demand increases while growers wait for better prices in world markets

As the price and demand for ginger has increased in world markets, the local Peruvian population have also increased consumption of this popular food…

U.S. military commissaries in South Korea expand local produce offerings

In South Korea, U.S. military commissaries, including the one at Camp Humphreys, are transitioning to stocking locally grown fruits and vegetables alongside…

Major U.S. potato processors face antitrust lawsuits over alleged price-fixing

Four major potato processors in the United States, Lamb Weston, McCain Foods, J.R. Simplot, and Cavendish Farms, are facing legal action over accusations of…

U.S. to invest $580 million in port upgrades to boost supply chain efficiency

Last week, the U.S. Department of Transportation's Maritime Administration (MARAD) announced plans to invest nearly $580 million from the Bipartisan…

Sugarbee apple harvest wraps up, bringing sweetness to stores

SugarBee apple harvest in Washington state is coming to a close just in time for the holiday season. The culmination of hard work will soon be evident…

The mega-port of Chancay, which will revolutionize trade between Peru and Asia, has started operations

Peru and China inaugurate the Port of Chancay: a milestone in international maritime trade

The official opening of the Port of Chancay on November 14, 2024, marked a turning point in international maritime trade. This port, an ambitious…

Katheryn Mejía, director of Corpohass:

"Colombia has managed to position itself as the second largest supplier of Hass avocado in the European market"

Colombia's Hass avocado sector has achieved a remarkable development in recent years and established itself in the global market. Corpohass, the…

Greenyard reports 6.1% sales growth and strengthens financial position

Greenyard reported an increase in like-for-like net sales of 6.1% (€152.7m), bringing total net sales to €2,641.0m. This growth was driven by a 2.4%…

The Californian almond exceeds the quotation price of the Italian almond

While there is a growing interest in dried fruit due to its nutritional benefits, the sector is facing challenges due to rising raw material costs from…

Anastasi Srl at Food Ingredients - Fi Europe - in Frankfurt

Pistachio marketing on a global scale

The best way to valorise a fresh product is to close its supply chain in order to bring it to end-users processed in the most diverse ways. This…

"We have launched an ultra-thin Bluetooth 5.0 temperature data logger"

Tzone Digital Technology Co., Ltd. participated in the Global Produce & Floral Show in Atlanta, USA, from October 18 to 19. The company's innovative…

"The rise of Italian Kikoka gold kiwifruit with strong market demand"

The Italian kiwifruit industry, once a global leader, has faced significant challenges in recent years due to the spread of a destructive virus known…

Jacco and Jack van Kessel, Van Kessel Fruit:

“Acquiring the Oskam companies fits our picture perfectly”

"Harvesting went well," says Jacco van Kessel, who runs Van Kessel Fruit with his brother, Jack. "We had good weather during picking, and the fruit…

Scandinavia visits:

“Retailers greatly appreciate the convenience of our extended shelf-life products”

"Being positioned in Fauske allows us great access to the highway and railway to the North. Luckily, we have access to cheap electricity which keeps…

Photo report

Over 1,000 visitors attend Burg Machinefabriek's anniversary celebration

Last Friday and Saturday, Burg Machinefabriek celebrated its 70th anniversary by offering a behind-the-scenes look at its machine factory. The event…

David Besnard, ABCD de l'Exotique

"Even at the end of a long campaign, the quality of mangoes from Spain remains unchanged"

The first Peruvian mangoes are now joining the Brazil origin in France. However, the French market is still supplied by the Spanish origin. This is…

Sweet Veggie: “Taste, texture and aesthetics are the great differentiators of mini vegetables”

"Seeing chefs and catering professionals get excited about our products brings us immense satisfaction"

The baby vegetable campaign has just begun in the South of Spain and it will last 12 months for the Sevillian company Sweet Veggie. "So far, everything…

Weekly banana price report - week 46

Costa Rican banana prices drop by 6.65% from the previous week

This past week, wholesale banana prices have shown varying trends across different markets. For instance, Colombian bananas maintained stability with…

Sorma Group to showcase sustainable apple processing solutions at Interpoma 2024

The Sorma Group, a company specializing in the design and construction of post-harvest processing lines for fruit and vegetable products, will be…

Agrobank partners to boost Sarawak’s pineapple industry, aiding low-income farmers

Agrobank has formalized a partnership with Ning Planters Sdn Bhd and Sarawak Incorporated Sdn Bhd (SISB) through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at…

Saudi Arabia achieves year-round asparagus production with greenhouse tech

The National Research and Development Center for Sustainable Agriculture (Estidamah) in Riyadh has successfully localized the cultivation and production of…

Nationwide Produce reports 66% profit surge amid expansion and challenges

Southport-based Nationwide Produce, a family-owned business specializing in the growth, import, and export of fresh produce, has announced a financial upturn…

South Korea develops MRI technology to reduce onion storage losses

To address food waste issues, South Korean agricultural experts have innovated a method utilizing magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to evaluate the quality of…