Chilean vegetable exports increased by 8.5% in value between January and July

According to a recent bulletin from the Office of Agricultural Studies and Policies (Odepa), Chilean vegetable exports between January and July 2022 amounted to 331.2 million…

Alfalfa could be the magic fertilizer needed to grow vegetables on Mars

Recent research seems to indicate that future Martian astronauts might be able to grow their own food with the help of alfalfa, as this herb contains the growth hormone…

Agriculture Ministry Saint Lucia restarts banana exports

Saint Lucia’s Minister for Agriculture has stated that the fortunes of Saint Lucia’s banana industry are changing for the better: “I am happy to report that we have…

'US growers receive 15 to 18 percent of retail price for fresh potatoes'

USDA’s Economic Research Service reports the farm share of the retail price of potatoes fluctuated between 15 percent and 18 percent in recent years. The national monthly…

New crop Pacific Northwest onions and potatoes on the way

This week, Eagle Eye Produce will start shipping a new crop of yellow, red and white onions from its facilities in Western Idaho and Eastern Oregon and new crop russet, red and yellow potatoes from its packing facilities in Idaho and Washington. It’s harvest season again for Eagle Eye Produce onion…

"The crop volume for this season is markedly higher than last year, but major rainfall events have affected crop quality"

Avorama is located on the Mid North Coast of NSW. The company packs fruit from an area stretching as far north as Beechmont (in the hinterland behind the Gold Coast) to Mangrove Mountain in the south (approximately 1 hour north of Sydney). "Our main packing season is from mid June – mid October, however smaller…

Mexican mango season coming to an end amidst drought and floods in country

As Mexico is nearing the end of their mango harvest the globally changing weather patterns are surprising producers and exporters in that country as they see droughts in the West and South with plenty of rain leading to flash floods in the North. According to Arturo Hernández director of GreenSky, the…

Extreme heat in Spain affects avocado harvest

The La Vinuela reservoir is the most important water storage facility in the southern Spanish province of Malaga. But following months without rain and an unparalleled heat…

Washington State mushroom producer taken to court for firing most of female workforce

According to the Washington state’s Attorney General, the state’s largest mushroom producer illegally fired most of its female employees because their family obligations…

Berry grower-shipper raises over $22,000 for community non-profits

The California Giant Foundation, California Giant Berry Farms’ 501(c)3 non-profit, shared details from its successful Skirt Steak BBQ event which resulted in over $22,000.00 raised for local nonprofits and nearly 1,100 community members served.  The BBQ crew hard at work at the annual Skirt Steak BBQ event.…

Food packaging market to be worth USD 478.18 bln by 2028

The global food packaging market size is slated to rise from USD 338.34 billion in 2021 to USD 478.18 billion by 2028, exhibiting a CAGR of 5.1% during the forecast period.…

Organic bell pepper program expands into summer

Divine Flavor announces its new project of summer organic bell peppers in Jalisco, Mexico. This program will add another of the company’s staple items to its year-round product list. Continuing from its established roots in Sinaloa, Mexico, with veteran producer, Hortifresh, the company will receive its…

Port of Los Angeles broke another cargo record in July

The Port of Los Angeles processed an estimated 935,345 Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units (TEUs) in July, outpacing the previous record set in 2019 by 2.5%. The Port has set monthly…

Growing demand for weighing and measuring machinery in fresh produce sector

Weigh scales and inspection equipment have been growing in demand in previous seasons across the fruit and vegetable sector, particularly as the cost of production rises across the industry. A&D Australasia is part of a larger parent company based in Japan that specialises in weighing and measuring…

The complexities of fresh produce in challenging times unpacked in Cape Town

The 2022 edition of the Internal Fresh Produce Association's Southern African conference took place over two rainy days in Cape Town. The weather was no inconvenience: many delegates noted that the Western Cape hasn't been receiving enough rainfall so far this season. Delegates were clearly pleased to be…

Elections cause delays at Port of Mombasa

The result of the Kenyan presidential election held on 9th August hangs in the balance. Yesterday's figures had the two candidates, William Ruto, current Vice President, and Roula Odinga from the opposition, in almost a dead heat. According to privately owned Citzien, on Thursday, the 11th of August,…

GIANTS Software

Farming Simulator 22 reveals release of Grape Harvester

As the weekend begins, some news on the digital farming market. Farming Simulator 2022 is a massive popular videogame for both younger and adult gamers, and a grape harvester that is also used in real life will be coming to Farming Simulator 22 next week. Vineyard farmers will be able to upgrade their…

USDA predicts California will produce 5.7 million bushels in 2022

On Day 1 of the U.S. Apple Association’s Outlook 202, Chris Gerlach, USApple’s director of industry analytics, said the USDA 2022 apple estimate, made earlier this month, was…

Record-breaking blueberry harvest expected in Washington

Blueberry season has officially arrived in Washington. Surprisingly, this year’s yield is expected to be enormous: the Washington Blueberry Commission is predicting the…

"We'll still be selectively handing out melons on the market this and next week, after that it could all change"

"European melon growers have no reason to complain this year," says Leon van den Hombergh of Frankort&Koning. "Productions were much lower, but they got decent prices. It's a matter of selectively handing out melons on a very empty market, which hasn't happened in a long time." "People are also switching…

Steady shipments of Sekoya blueberries from Peru underway

Sekoya blueberries are currently arriving from Peru and will increase in volume through September with peak arrivals in October and November. This group of blueberry varieties has been chosen for specific characteristics that are favorable for both growers and consumers. “The four varieties under the…

This season, Chilean table grape exports increased by 12% over the previous year

Chile continues to be the main supplier of table grapes in the southern hemisphere. According to the 2022 International Table Grape Market Yearbook published by Iqonsulting,…

2022-2023 apple production will exceed 10.7 billion lbs.

Despite the challenges of the past two and a half years, the U.S. apple industry is alive and well in 2022, according to a new report released by the U.S. Apple Association at the organization’s 127th annual Outlook Conference in Chicago.  USApple’s “Industry Outlook 2022” provides the most up-to-date data…

SNFL Group takes action in Italy against a new infringement of its intellectual property rights

The Special New Fruit Licensing (SNFL) Group communicates that it “has obtained an (ex parte) order against two growers to ascertain if they were producing its protected table grape varieties without a license in the area of Palagiano and Castellaneta in the province of Taranto, Italy. After the execution…

Lower cherry volumes but big-sized fruit and great quality

The first Scottish cherries have already been picked just as the English season is coming to an end. “We now have some earlier varieties due to a joint venture with a neighbouring grower, Peter Thomson, who has retired, we are picking and packing his 6 hectares of cherries now,” said Matthew McIntyre…

‘It is a tough year for Belgium's apple sector’

According to the Boerenbond, the national farmers' union, Belgium's apple sector is experiencing a very tough year. It advises that local apples should be promoted, for…

Unprecedented challenges ahead for the Fresh Herbs Industry

Over the past couple of months, the Fresh Herbs Industry has been exposed to a wide array of unfortunate developments that entailed soaring prices, minimized production and immense supply difficulties. Omer Kamp of Europe Retail Packing B.V comments in this opinion piece: “The entire fabric of the…

Fields of Innovation for vegetable growers to be held in Netherlands

Registration is open for the Syngenta Vegetable Seeds Fields of Innovation 2022, to be held on 27 – 29 September in Grootebroek, the Netherlands. The industry-pioneering event is hosted by Syngenta’s international breeders, product specialists and sales and marketing teams who are eager to welcome visitors.…

IFPA Retail Produce Manager award winners announced

International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) has announced the winners of the IFPA Retail Produce Manager Awards Program. The program, sponsored by Dole Food Company,…

Summer citrus varieties on deck to transition back to school

With the back-to-school season officially here, families are busy transitioning to long days and hectic schedules. Fortunately, Bee Sweet Citrus has several summer citrus varieties available to meet the needs of busy families. “Citrus fruits are versatile and make for an incredible school snack,” said…

“Late Lanes are looking good and demand is very good, especially for the bigger fruit which is very short"

The Australian Navel season got off to a difficult start this year due to quality Albedo with the early fruit which resulted in lower packouts. Volumes are increasing now with late lanes according to Sam Vasala from Sai World. “Late Lanes are looking good and demand is very good, especially for the bigger…

Colombian Tahiti lemon exports to US lead to 130% sales growth

Tahiti lemon exports from Colombia to mainly the US led to strong sales growth of 130,8% in the first four months of the year and reached $15.7 million dollars, says Isabel Murillo, an export consultant from Colombia. “Tahiti lemon is already the third most exported fruit from Colombia, behind bananas, Gulupa…

Data Bridge Market Research

Organic fruit extracts market to see highest growth with growing CAGR of 7.65% by 2028

While producing this Organic Fruit Extracts Market document, best-practice models and research methodologies have been employed for an absolute market analysis. It is a completely informative and proficient report that highlights primary and secondary market drivers, market share, leading segments and…

Fruit and vegetables high in calcium and potassium could prevent recurring kidney stones

New research has shown that the consumption of bananas, cucumbers, mushrooms and apricots could help recurrent incidents of kidney stones. The new study into the dietary changes show people can themselves reduce the risk of kidney stones coming back. It has found that eating calcium and potassium-rich…

Chinese temperature data loggers provide overseas traders with more options

USB data loggers have gained popularity in the Chinese market and abroad in the last few years. This is primarily because these data loggers can be plugged directly into a computer, and the data can be downloaded in various formats, as well as being small and convenient to carry. Moreover, these data…

Tree Defender awarded fourth US patent

The Tree Defender, LLC, the creator of Individual Protective Cover (IPC) technology, has been awarded a key fourth U.S. patent for its technology, opening the door for the company to expand and grow. "These patents establish The Tree Defender as the creator of IPC technology," said Scotty Thompson, the…

Rubio measure would boost Florida orange juice industry

Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) is calling for a full-scale hearing after Senate Democrats blocked a bill that would modernize an outdated regulation and protect Florida citrus…

“Shipping turmoil accelerated shift to smart data loggers in cold chains”

The ongoing and costly global shipping crises impacting the cold chains of the fresh produce industry, from Europe to the US to China, as well as across South America, Africa, and Oceania, is predicted to continue for some time. “It also caused a rapid shift to the increased uptake of smart data loggers…

Can melon, watermelon, papaya, or pineapple be sold in halves in places where the temperature is below 25°C?

The Scientific Committee of the Spanish Agency for Food Safety and Nutrition (AESAN) has answered this question that arises every summer when fruit pieces such as watermelons,…

Zero waste Ocean Spray® cranberry seeds introduced

UK Fruit business J.O. Sims is excited to share their latest innovative ingredient, Zero Waste Cranberry Seeds from Ocean Spray®. Introducing the cranberry seed into the company’s repertoire of fruit and nut ingredients is set to compliment J.O. Sims’ initiatives to advance its range of sustainable…

Thai fruit farms to get 'monkey free' label

A new initiative called GAP Monkey Free Plus is expected to be introduced to Thai coconut farms to quell fears among global trading partners by reassuring them that no…

Fresh Del Monte achieves significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions goals

Fresh Del Monte is excited to share the remarkable progress it has made on the road to achieving key 2030 goals the company committed to with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi)– goals that have become increasingly more urgent as the U.S. and countries across the globe experience intense heat…