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Top 5 -yesterday
- Will Asia Fruit Logistica take place in September? Trade show organization offers participants option in December
- "Boat delays cause challenges for citrus import"
- The New York apple that doubled its sales
- World's largest container ship completes first voyage from Asia to Europe
- Convertible cover for protected apple cultivation unveiled
Top 5 -last week
Top 5 -last month
- Citrus harvest in Spanish Region of Valencia to fall by 30%
- Enormous, but strange avocado
- Will Asia Fruit Logistica take place in September? Trade show organization offers participants option in December
- "India can have its place in the avocado growing industry"
- Avocado market expected to tighten in coming weeks
Tuesday, August 20, 2019
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Pineapple prices skyrocket due to slim supplies from Costa Rica
Supplies of imported pineapples are unexpectedly tight right now. “The pineapples are coming from Costa Rica and it’s tight—there might be a gap in what Costa Rica is shipping out here,” says Victor Wilcox with First Quality Produce in Fresno, Ca. “It’s been like this for about two to three weeks and…
Consumer interest in Medjool dates increasing
In September, date growers in Coachella are expected to begin the fresh harvest. During the late spring and early summer, wind storms passed through the region, but growers have not reported any problems stemming from them. The crop will, however, be delayed because of the earlier weather issues back in…
Brazilian mangoes to ship early this year
The mango season is about to transition and North America can expect to see Brazilian mangoes arriving in substantial volumes in less than a week. The Mexico season is winding down prematurely this year, which is in stark contrast to 2018 when the Mexican season continued into October. But there is not…
Mastronardi and DeJoria launch GIVE partnership in Middle East
Mastronardi Produce Ltd.® and John Paul DeJoria have selected the Middle East as the first market in which to develop the world’s largest and most technologically advanced indoor farming project. The newly formed company, Green International Ventures LLC (GIVE), will make locally grown fresh produce more…
Growers preparing for Washington potato harvest
In less than two weeks, the Washington potato harvest will commence. Growers have noted the ideal weather conditions that have accompanied the growing period leading up to harvest, with yield and quality both expected to be on par with the long term average. "We are due to start harvesting on August 26,"…
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New line of pomegranate arils promises to be year-round
The POM Group of Mississauga Ontario announced the release of a new line, fresh pomegranate arils, under the ROYAL brand. Royal Brand Pomegranate Arils will be offered as a…
4-6 September 2019
Asia Fruit Logistica to take place as scheduled
Today the organizers announced their decision to continue with Asia Fruit Logistica 2019 on 4-6 September 2019 as planned, with Asiafruit Congress on 3 September 2019. The…
Voting is open
PMA looks to join education lineup at South by Southwest
The Produce Marketing Association (PMA) announced it is looking to join the education lineup at South by Southwest (SXSW) for the second year and is seeking support from the industry to vote now. The session, The Farmers Behind your Fresh Food, will feature PMA vice president of technology, Vonnie Estes;…
Honeybear Brands adds Business Development Director
Honeybear Brands, grower and developer of premium apple varieties, welcomes Craig Arneson as business development director. The move follows several key operational leadership…
Former U.S. Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Krysta Harden to kick off Washington Conference
Krysta Harden, Executive VP Global Environmental Strategy for Dairy Management Inc. and former U.S. Deputy Secretary of Agriculture, will kick off United Fresh’s Venture…
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Laying off 53 workers
Caito Foods closes Fresh Kitchen - Indianapolis
Caito Foods LLC, an Indianapolis-based fruits and vegetables distributor, is laying off 53 workers and discontinuing its Fresh Kitchen operations. In a notice filed with the state last week, Caito said it will shut down the Fresh Kitchen facility, where workers cook and package protein-based foods and…
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Vietnamese mango industry increases production to meet soaring demand from China
The R2E2 mango variety was introduced from Australia in 2003 to Vietnam. A few years ago, Vietnamese farmers increased their production by almost 10 times due to the soaring demand from China. Since then, the R2E2 mango has become the most popular mango variety grown in central Vietnam. The size of the…
De Keur looks to the East with bi-coloured apples
De Keur is a well-established producer-exporter in the Western Cape that will this year, for the first time, exhibit at the South African pavilion at Asia Fruit Logistica. The company has five production units spread over two regions, where apples, pears, nectarines and onions are grown. Recently they…
"Breeze apples from New Zealand enjoy popularity in China"
“Breeze, one of New Zealand's earliest apple varieties, is very attractive with its red skin and sweet and crisp taste, all thanks to New Zealand's fertile soil and warm climate. Breeze apples from New Zealand arrive in Hong Kong in February, at a time when most imported apples are not available in…
North America
Honeybear Brands adds Business Development Director
Honeybear Brands, grower and developer of premium apple varieties, welcomes Craig Arneson as business development director. The move follows several key operational leadership…
Consumer interest in Medjool dates increasing
In September, date growers in Coachella are expected to begin the fresh harvest. During the late spring and early summer, wind storms passed through the region, but growers have not reported any problems stemming from them. The crop will, however, be delayed because of the earlier weather issues back in…
Pineapple prices skyrocket due to slim supplies from Costa Rica
Supplies of imported pineapples are unexpectedly tight right now. “The pineapples are coming from Costa Rica and it’s tight—there might be a gap in what Costa Rica is shipping out here,” says Victor Wilcox with First Quality Produce in Fresno, Ca. “It’s been like this for about two to three weeks and…
Growers preparing for Washington potato harvest
In less than two weeks, the Washington potato harvest will commence. Growers have noted the ideal weather conditions that have accompanied the growing period leading up to harvest, with yield and quality both expected to be on par with the long term average. "We are due to start harvesting on August 26,"…
Brazilian mangoes to ship early this year
The mango season is about to transition and North America can expect to see Brazilian mangoes arriving in substantial volumes in less than a week. The Mexico season is winding down prematurely this year, which is in stark contrast to 2018 when the Mexican season continued into October. But there is not…
Former U.S. Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Krysta Harden to kick off Washington Conference
Krysta Harden, Executive VP Global Environmental Strategy for Dairy Management Inc. and former U.S. Deputy Secretary of Agriculture, will kick off United Fresh’s Venture…
Voting is open
PMA looks to join education lineup at South by Southwest
The Produce Marketing Association (PMA) announced it is looking to join the education lineup at South by Southwest (SXSW) for the second year and is seeking support from the industry to vote now. The session, The Farmers Behind your Fresh Food, will feature PMA vice president of technology, Vonnie Estes;…
US: Horrible weather torments Pennsylvania farmers
Heavy rains, flooding and other extreme events kept Pennsylvania farmers from planting on more than 18,500 ha, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Numbers…
New line of pomegranate arils promises to be year-round
The POM Group of Mississauga Ontario announced the release of a new line, fresh pomegranate arils, under the ROYAL brand. Royal Brand Pomegranate Arils will be offered as a…
Mastronardi and DeJoria launch GIVE partnership in Middle East
Mastronardi Produce Ltd.® and John Paul DeJoria have selected the Middle East as the first market in which to develop the world’s largest and most technologically advanced indoor farming project. The newly formed company, Green International Ventures LLC (GIVE), will make locally grown fresh produce more…
Southern Oregon
US fruit farms face competition for labor from booming hemp industry
Some of southern Oregon’s small farms are in trouble. They say the local fruit industry is facing an unprecedented lack of skilled labor. This means many farms are facing…
Stanford University
Potential treatments for citrus greening
Over the course of 40 years, biologist Sharon Long has become an expert in symbiotic bacteria that help alfalfa grow. She has published over 150 papers on this one topic but…
Laying off 53 workers
Caito Foods closes Fresh Kitchen - Indianapolis
Caito Foods LLC, an Indianapolis-based fruits and vegetables distributor, is laying off 53 workers and discontinuing its Fresh Kitchen operations. In a notice filed with the state last week, Caito said it will shut down the Fresh Kitchen facility, where workers cook and package protein-based foods and…
Canada: P.E.I. farmers hope for rain as potato yields are down
A lack of r ain is causing potato yields to be down on Prince Edward Island this summer, says the chair of the P.E.I. Potato Board. Jason Hayden said potato farmers are…
Perdue being thanked for support of expanding potato trade with Mexico
The National Potato Council and a dozen other US state and regional potato associations have thanked Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue for his support of expanded US fresh…
Latin America
Chile: Ports of Biobio as alternative terminals for Argentine exports to Asia
The Chilean ports in the Biobio region, such as the terminals of Puerto Coronel, San Vicente International Terminal (SVTI) and DP World Lirquen, have become a logistics alternative for Argentine producers and entrepreneurs interested in shipping their products to the Asian market. According to Rodrigo…
Colombia: Banana thefts in La Guajira could spread Fusarium R4T
The theft of bananas from the region of La Guajira, which was declared in quarantine by the ICA due to the presence of Fusarium R4T, could lead to the spread of this pathogen, as the thieves who enter the farms and take the fruits do not take the necessary sanitary measures to prevent the spread of the…
USDA Stone Fruit Annual 2019
Chile: 87 percent of all cherry exports went to China
Chile’s cherry exports totaled 180,000 tons in marketing year (MY) 2018/19 and 87 percent of all exports went to the Chinese market. For the past five years, Chile’s cherry planted area has grown consistently at a 10 percent rate, adding up to 37,000 hectares (ha) in MY2019/20. Post projects cherry…
Asia
2019 Stone Fruit Annual
Japan: Commercial cherry production 2019/20 estimated to drop 6%
Japan’s commercial cherry production in marketing year (MY) 2019/20 is estimated to fall six percent to 15,200 tons on colder temperatures during the flowering stage and reduced acreage. Meanwhile, strong U.S. production portends an increase in imports of fresh cherries, projected to soar 31 percent to…
Polish stone fruit in great demand in Brandenburg wholesale
"Plums from Poland very much in demand"
Parallel to the German plums, especially in the East, a large number of Polish drupes are currently appearing on the market. "Although there are plenty of German plums on the market, the Polish ones are quite attractive in terms of price. The price of Polish fruits is 20 percent below German prices…
Erik-Jan Thur, Marni Fruit:
“Sales of peaches and nectarines are plodding on; paraguayos and platerinas doing slightly better”
Spanish stone fruit is currently widely available on the market. “You can notice suppliers are trying to spread their supply to realise the best prices, but because of the fairly large supply, we’re still facing minimum prices,” says Erik-Jan Thur of Marni Fruit. “The sales of peaches and nectarines are…
Turkish cherries fix their sights on South Korea
With the removal of barriers for cherry exports to China in July, South Korea has now become the second address for Turkish cherries in the Far East. Turkish cherries, examined by Korean authorities, set out to Seoul in a ceremony held with Manisa Provincial Director of Agriculture and Forestry Metin…
Europe
Antonio Caballero, from Frutas Torero:
Spain sends the first seedless grapes to Vietnam this week
This week Spanish seedless grapes will be sent to Vietnam for the first time. This market and that of China were recently opened for Spanish grape exporters as a result of trade missions and conversations between the representatives of the main Spanish producing companies and the importers and…
Dutch researchers aim for 100% use of tomato biomass
Luisa Trindade, professor at the Department of Plant Sciences at the University of Wageningen, is currently researching fiber crops and the use of their biomass as a raw…
Yoom, Syngenta’s new tomato brand:
“Prospects of continuing to supply throughout the year are good”
A new tomato brand has been launched: Syngenta presents Yoom. This cocktail tomato has a characteristic purple colour on the outside, while its flesh is red, bordering on orange. It’s the result of a natural selection programme of the tomato specialists of Syngenta Vegetable Seeds. Jeremie Chabanis,…
Edeka branch in Kulmbach offers 240 products without packaging
Germany's largest unpackaged department opens in Upper Franconia
As of next Wednesday, Michael Seidl will be offering Kulmbach Germany's largest unpackaged department in the local supermarket, with a total of 240 food items that are…
Marion Mispouillé, AIM (Interprofessional Melon Association)
France: “Despite the high July temperatures, the demand has been disappointing”
“The campaign has been badly impacted, at first by the weather conditions in the spring. The season is not over yet, but we can already claim that there will have been no overproduction this year. Up until now, we even have lower volumes than in previous years,” explains Marion Mispouillé, animator at…
United Kingdom
New packaging machines to be presented at PPMA 2019
At PPMA 2019 the Packaging Automation team will be on hand to showcase the latest developments designed to deliver increased productivity, process efficiency and performance. PA will present the high speed Revolution, a fast and environmentally friendly tray sealing machine featuring patented motion…
Kees Veldhuijzen about the Iribov project in Ghana
Make a real impact with good starting material
Iribov has had a production location in Ghana for a number of years. The location is used for the propagation of tissue culture. Most of the production will go back to the Netherlands for the customer network in Europe, but during the last three years the company explicitly also started to focus on the…
On display at the De Ruiter Experience Center
Seminis presents new type of broccoli
Skytree is the newest introduction in broccoli from Seminis. Skytree is part of the "Easy Floret" series. The broccoli from this series is easier to harvest mechanically due to the reduced number of leaves around the stem. Skytree is also easy to process into florets. This results in a product which is…
Pointing to fresh produce waste of 20 to 52 percent
Israel will award $2.6 million to supermarket chain that commits to more packaging
The Israeli government wants to see local food retailers use more packaging. This weekend, Israel’s Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development announced it would award one supermarket chain a NIS 9.5 million (approximately $2.6 million) grant, as part of a pilot program that would see food retailers…
UK scientists set to improve shelf-life of strawberries
British scientists have developed a new product that could extend the shelf-life of strawberries. More than 38,000 tons of soft fruit, worth around £180 mln (€197 mln), are…
Last weekend’s tomato festival in Tikhvin
Russia copies 'Tomatina' Fest
With its roots in Valencia, Spain, the "Tomatina" festival took place in Russia for the first time this weekend in the town of Tikhvin, Leningrad region. Because what do you do with 20 tons of tomatoes and a very large space? You have a food fight, of course. The "La Tomatina" festival first originated in Buñol, Valencia. The…
4-6 September 2019
Asia Fruit Logistica to take place as scheduled
Today the organizers announced their decision to continue with Asia Fruit Logistica 2019 on 4-6 September 2019 as planned, with Asiafruit Congress on 3 September 2019. The…
Italy: Marabel potato campaign has started in the province of Cosenza
The campaign for the Marabel potato in the Sila area, in Calabria (South Italy) has begun. A variety with a yellow skin and light yellow pulp, suitable for frying and baking. "We started to harvest on Saturday, August 16, 2019: the product was very tender and therefore was immediately collected and sold.…
Justin Leonard - Jackie Leonard & Sons
End of an era for Dublin fruit and veg market, sporadic supply and Brexit
Dublin’s fruit and vegetable market is set to close later this month for complete refurbishment and restoration, it will re-open to serve a new generation with retail food producers, artisan bakers, butchers, cheese makers and more. “There are only a few fruit and vegetable traders left in the market…
