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Canada: Processed potato growers have had their chips this season
A shortage of locally grown processing potatoes is threatening to make Manitoba an importer of spuds for the first time in more than two decades and will lead to production cuts in at least one local processing plant.A spokesman for local growers said that a bad growing season last year was responsible for.....
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US (NJ): Recognition for Middlesex County growers
For years, Giamarese Farms in Middlesex County has been one of the area’s top spots for for pumpkins, Christmas trees, and fresh fruits and vegetables.On Wednesday, the farm’s owners, Jim and Sue, were honoured at the 2012 Vegetable Growers of New Jersey and State Agricultural Convention dinner with the.....
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US (HI): Unseasonal weather provokes January fruit and blossom
Unseasonal weather last Summer is being blamed for the unusual appearance of both flowers and fruit on mango trees in Hawaii this January. The cold, dry Summer led to flowers that are now turning to ripening fruits, whereas the current flowers are anticipated to ripen in four to five months time. Growers are.....
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US (NC): Blueberry festival wins state award
A North Carolina blueberry festival, held in Pender County, has received the accolade of being the state's Event of the Year by Showfest.The judges decided in favour of the blueberry festival as a result of its title of second highest county for blueberry production since the 1930s, which they say made it.....
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Global warming could sponsor rise in cranberry production
Yesterday FreshPlaza reported on suggestions that certain crops in the UK may benefit from rising temperatures. Now it transpires that similar predictions are being made for parts of the US. Maine, due to its northerly position, continues to feel cold temperatures and is expected to do so long after.....
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US (CA): 20% of mandarin crop damaged
Approximately 20% of the mandarin crop has been damaged by the cold weather in California it can now be revealed. The worst damage has occurred around Fresna and Madera, where the cold has been most pronounced. Often the damage goes beyond the skin, which is just unsightly, and into the flesh of the fruit.....
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Dropping to 1.50 Pesos per kilo
Mexican lemon prices going down
Hundreds of lemon producers in the Valley of Terra Caliente in Mexico, are now at the worst stage of what should be the best time of the year for citrus production. He denounced the intrusion of citrus "resellers", who force the citrus to be sold at low prices, despite it being one of the best seasons for.....
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US (WA): Potato company fined over gas release
The Oregon Potato Company has been fined in Excess of $66,000 by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for violating the federal Comprehensive Environmental Response,
Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA) and the Emergency Planning and
Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA).As a result of a failure of.....
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US: Delta to offer customers cargo tracking facility
Delta airlines has announced an exclusive agreement with OnAsset Intelligence, leading providers of machine to machine tracking solutions. What this means is that Delta customers will be able to track, via GPS, their cargo during every step of its journey, simply by visiting the company website.Delta is the.....
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US (CA): Citrus greening disease strikes again!
Citrus psyllid has been discovered in Redlands in San Bernardino County. The city council are planning to hold a meeting next Tuesday to consider a request for $38,000 to be spent on treatment for all 16 of the cities groves to receive treatment.Source: www.cbs8.com
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Naturex unveils colour range derived from fruit and veg
Natural extracts company, Naturex, has introduced a new range of colours derived from fruits and vegetables as part of its NAT colour range. The colours, known as VegeBrite, are intended for use in beverages, confectionery, ice cream and dairy products.Source: www.foodnavigator-usa.com
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Central America
Jamaican farmer calls for government help for ailing growers
A 60 year old farmer is insisting that not enough is being done by authorities to assist the country's ailing agricultural industry. Rudolph King has been farming since the age of 15 after learning his trade from his grandfather, who farmed in the US. Once upon a time King had 5 acres of banana plantation,.....
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Panama: MD2 pineapple season is just starting
MD2 pineapple season is just starting with good weather. It has not rained in Panama as had been predicted by the weather forecasts. In the field purchase price is at its low point, although this is normalfor this time of year. Javier Barria, pineapple exporter representing the Panamanian company Valle.....
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South America
Peruvian mango prices are expected to rise 70%
Fruit and vegetable prices for mangoes, grapes, avocados and asparagus, among others, have increased by up to 80%, said William Arteaga Donayre, coordinator for the Agribusiness Department of Promperú.
According to the executive in recent weeks mango prices will have the highest increase, due to asupply.....
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Ecuador to increase exports of hass avocado with new technology
The Institute for Agro-LiveStock Investigations in Ecuador - Iniap, develops technologies to promote the cultivation of avocado to increase exports.In the last 5 years, Ecuador exported 34,352 tons of avocado, with an income of US$2.3 million, according to numbers from the Central Bank of Ecuador.From that,.....
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Brazil: São Paulo producers start harvesting "Palmer" mango
Since the end of last year, work at Marco Aurélio Ferraro, in Taquaritinga, hasn't stoped. In December, he harvested the "Tommy" mango variety and started harvesting at a loss as there were no buyers for his fruit.Now, Ferraro is harvesting the "Palmer" variety and he's more optimistic because there's more.....
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Oceania
Australia: New nut plant will be country's largest
Construction on a new nut processing plant which will be the largest in the country, has commenced in Victoria's North West. The processing plant is being constructed by Singapore based Olam Orchards to the tune of $60 million.The plant will be able to handle 40,000 tonnes of almonds during the peak season and.....
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NZ: Psa-V treatments ineffective
The first trials of treatments for Psa-V in a vulnerable kiwi variety have proved unsuccessful. Disease free vines were given a range of different treatments before being placed in infected orchards and being sprayed with water to encourage the disease to spread. None of the treatments had the effect of.....
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Fiji: Flood damage limited, but produce supplies affected
Floods over the weekend do not appear to have caused any significant damage.However, John Cox, principal agricultural officer northern has stated that there would be an impact upon fruit and vegetable production for the coming months."We have been out surveying flood affected areas and we have not seen much.....
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AU: Growth of onion business due to rising domestic demand
Tony Rowett started by growing onion seed for the now defunct Japanese market. He has expanded his operations over the years to cater for increasing demand on the domestic market. He is now producing 10,000 tonnes of onions per annum, grown over 120ha, close to the Ngarkat Conservation Park.He has purchased.....
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Africa
Nigeria: Shipping firms offer waiver in light of strike action
Maersk and Safmarine have granted waivers to customers as a result of strike action which took place in Nigeria between 9th to 16th January.The decision of the firms comes after a similar decision by the concessionaire of the Apapa Container Terminal (ACT), APM Terminals Apapa Limited.The firm, which is one.....
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EU trade keeps pineapple and banana industry alive in Ghana
An interim Economic Partnership Agreement between Ghana and the EU is keeping alive the country's banana and pineapple industry according to the president of the African Pineapple and Banana Association. George Kporye said that getting the agreement made permanent was a priority for Ghana, especially in the.....
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World
Fruit Logistica 2012 hall 1.2 B-03
Monsanto showcases new branding & new products
Monsanto’s Vegetable Seeds Division will be showcasing its new branding at the Fruit Logistica with its leading vegetable seeds brands De Ruiter and Seminis. As part of their customer approach Monsanto will present its new chain team and brand strategy. Two of our innovative products are Beneforte, the new.....
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Maersk signs new partnership agreement with Diginonymous
Maersk have signed a partnership agreement with Diginonymous. Maersk has a history of making good partnership deals. This one is intended to bring about faster, more efficient IT and communications.Chris Fertig of Maersk says that Diginonymouos is a good partner for Maersk as they share their entrepreneurial.....
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BASF fungicide to get green light
Preliminary results from research conducted last year has shown that Merivon fungicide from BASF will be active on many fungal pathogens that impact pome and stone tree fruit crops each season. The result shows Merivon fungicide, which is expected to receive registration from the U.S. EPA in 2012, will.....
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