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Top 5 -yesterday
- Booming South African blueberry industry eyes Asian markets
- Opportunities in the US market come from the great marketing done by the citrus community
- Almost everybody is happy with the new Tomato Suspension Agreement
- Zirkle Fruit to lay off 300 workers in Prosser, WA
- Polish blueberry season recovering, work force needed for manual harvesting
Top 5 -last week
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- Enormous, but strange avocado
- Will Asia Fruit Logistica take place in September? Trade show organization offers participants option in December
- Avocado market expected to tighten in coming weeks
- "India can have its place in the avocado growing industry"
- Potato prices double due to shortage in Europe
Friday, August 23, 2019
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OVERVIEW GLOBAL BERRY MARKET
The demand for raspberries and blackberries has risen sharply in Europe and North America in recent years. In the West, raspberries are seen as a luxury product. In China, that is not the case, and the prices, although still higher than those of other berries, are low. There is hardly any demand for raspberries in China, with…
Why cheap organic ginger is detrimental
Mama Pacha, an American company specializing in organic ginger and other products, is looking to spread the word about how organic ginger is cultivated in the territory where it grows in Peru. Mama Pacha's main crop is organic ginger, but the company is also a supplier of so-called 'superfoods' that grow…
US apple exports, value down for 2018 crop
Apple exports for the 2018 crop were down 27 percent from the previous year, said the U.S. Apple Association at the organization’s annual Crop and Outlook Marketing Conference. The value of apple exports fell by 22 percent, from $1.1 billion in 2017 to $854 million for the 2018 crop. Amid growing trade…
EU set to halt imports of Canadian cherries & other fruits
'We didn't know they were just going to shut down the border to cherries like this'
According to a Canadian government document, starting September 1st, the European Union will halt imports of Canadian cherries and other fresh fruits, enforcing new import…
Soaring avocado prices coming down in US
Hormel CEO Jim Snee explained, on the company's third-quarter conference call, how avocado prices had climbed by more than 100 percent last quarter amid a smaller California…
Even supply and demand for California zucchini
Zucchini out of California continues its production at a steady pace. “It’s just the beginning of the new plantings. I think in the next couple of months, we should see pretty steady volume. I don’t expect any major issues at all for zucchini,” says Yolanda Ramirez of Valley Girl Sales and Marketing in…
Peru will host next International Blueberry Organization Summit in 2020
The International Blueberry Organization (IBO) has announced its 2020 Summit will take place in Trujillo, Peru, on August 10 – 12. The IBO Summit brings the global blueberry industry together under one roof every 12 to 18 months to address common challenges and identify new opportunities. It has become…
Record export year for US potatoes
US potato exports once again reached a record value and volume for the July 2018 - June 2019 marketing year (MY19). The total value of exports was $1,827 million, up 1% from…
Oregon Potato Company to acquire assets
NORPAC Foods declares bankruptcy
NORPAC Foods, Inc., a grower-owned fruit and vegetable cooperative founded in 1924, announced that it has entered into an asset purchase agreement with Oregon Potato Company under which OPC will…
Avocado seed weevils no longer an issue for the U.S.
The development of Mexico’s avocado export sector prompted many changes in the U.S. market. The USDA initially banned imports of Mexican avocados from 1914 to 1993 to prevent the entry of avocado seed weevils into the United States. With the implementation of a USDA phytosanitary work plan from 1993 to…
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Pitto
Variety and volumes allow for mixed grape containers
In the Northern Cape, on the banks of the Orange River, the grape vineyards are starting to flower at the start of the new grape season, which will commence in week 48 for grower-owned company Pitto. Two weeks later their red and black grapes follow. The Northern Cape is traditionally strong on early…
Rijk Zwaan brings new melons and snack vegetables to Asian market
‘Asian Jewels’ is a new range of tasty melons that Rijk Zwaan has specially selected for the Asian market. The vegetable breeding company is launching the new high-quality melon types at Asia Fruit Logistica. Asian Jewels is not the only innovation Rijk Zwaan will be presenting at the event; a new snack…
"Quality of air freight cherries from the US is good"
“Imported cherries this year are popular in the Chinese market just as in previous years. In general, there are fewer varieties imported in the summer and prices are not much different from those of previous years. Even when the price rises, as long as the quality is good and the taste is unique,…
North America
Even supply and demand for California zucchini
Zucchini out of California continues its production at a steady pace. “It’s just the beginning of the new plantings. I think in the next couple of months, we should see pretty steady volume. I don’t expect any major issues at all for zucchini,” says Yolanda Ramirez of Valley Girl Sales and Marketing in…
Why cheap organic ginger is detrimental
Mama Pacha, an American company specializing in organic ginger and other products, is looking to spread the word about how organic ginger is cultivated in the territory where it grows in Peru. Mama Pacha's main crop is organic ginger, but the company is also a supplier of so-called 'superfoods' that grow…
Baldor Specialty Foods honored for sustainability work
Lovin’ Spoonfuls’ 9th annual Ultimate Tailgate Party returns this year on November 3rd. Baldor Specialty Foods will be honored with the Thomas M. Menino Award for Leadership for their commitment to sustainability, the organizers announced. Lovin’ Spoonfuls’ Founder and Executive Director Ashley Stanley…
US apple exports, value down for 2018 crop
Apple exports for the 2018 crop were down 27 percent from the previous year, said the U.S. Apple Association at the organization’s annual Crop and Outlook Marketing Conference. The value of apple exports fell by 22 percent, from $1.1 billion in 2017 to $854 million for the 2018 crop. Amid growing trade…
Oregon Potato Company to acquire assetsNORPAC Foods declares bankruptcy
NORPAC Foods, Inc., a grower-owned fruit and vegetable cooperative founded in 1924, announced that it has entered into an asset purchase agreement with Oregon Potato Company under which OPC will…
Canadian government invests in tender fruit and grape research
Vance Badawey, Member of Parliament for Niagara Centre, and Chris Bittle, Member of Parliament for St. Catherine's, on behalf of the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister…
Drone technology for citrus growers
The use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), or drones, is becoming a low-cost, essential tool for precision agriculture that can help citrus growers better manage their crop…
Sprouts produce
Phoenix-based grocer focuses on shopper education
Dave McGlinchey, Sprouts' Chief Merchandising Officer states that produce is more than just the biggest traffic driver at Sprouts Farmers Market. It's rooted in the company’s…
EU set to halt imports of Canadian cherries & other fruits
'We didn't know they were just going to shut down the border to cherries like this'
According to a Canadian government document, starting September 1st, the European Union will halt imports of Canadian cherries and other fresh fruits, enforcing new import…
University of Florida
US: Possible solution to citrus greening disease not yet legal
C itrus greening disease is a threat to the multi-billion-dollar Florida citrus industry. The disease is not harmful to humans; however, it can affect the quality of citrus…
H-2A growth slowdown or weather-induced interlude?
Despite a challenging growing year, farmers and ranchers continue to demand H-2A workers in record numbers -- although growth in program usage has slowed considerably. The number of certified positions during the third quarter of 2019 was up 2% compared to the third quarter of 2018. In comparison, the…
Cotton Candy Grapes are now in stores
The Cotton Candy Grape is a unique, sweet and plump grape with a popular flavour; it is a variety that has been on the market for seven years. This year, local company Grapery made a significant expansion. Jim Beagle, CEO, and Co-owner of Grapery said the company is doubling in volume the amount of…
Avocado seed weevils no longer an issue for the U.S.
The development of Mexico’s avocado export sector prompted many changes in the U.S. market. The USDA initially banned imports of Mexican avocados from 1914 to 1993 to prevent the entry of avocado seed weevils into the United States. With the implementation of a USDA phytosanitary work plan from 1993 to…
Soaring avocado prices coming down in US
Hormel CEO Jim Snee explained, on the company's third-quarter conference call, how avocado prices had climbed by more than 100 percent last quarter amid a smaller California…
Michigan farmers and agribusinesses concerned about state's crumbling roads
Michigan farmers and agribusinesses are demanding something be done about the states crumbling infrastructure. They predict the lack of infrastructure improvements will hurt…
Record export year for US potatoes
US potato exports once again reached a record value and volume for the July 2018 - June 2019 marketing year (MY19). The total value of exports was $1,827 million, up 1% from…
Latin America
Puerto Rico bans banana imports from Colombia - fear of the Fusarium TR4
The Secretary of Agriculture of Puerto Rico, Carlos Flores, announced that the Government of Puerto Rico has banned the imports of Colombian bananas and plantains to prevent a…
Interview with Juan Jose Pons
"If the banana has problems, the Ecuadorian economy has problems"
In a recent interview to Expreso, Juan Jose Pons, a producer of bananas and coordinator of the four banana unions, analyzed the security measures that are being carried out to…
Peru will host next International Blueberry Organization Summit in 2020
The International Blueberry Organization (IBO) has announced its 2020 Summit will take place in Trujillo, Peru, on August 10 – 12. The IBO Summit brings the global blueberry industry together under one roof every 12 to 18 months to address common challenges and identify new opportunities. It has become…
Asia
The rise of AI technology in agriculture speeds up
Chinese Fruit Day and Interstellar Farm announce cooperation
Fruit Day and Interstellar Farm announced their strategic cooperation during a press conferences in Beijing on August 22nd, 2019. Together they will bring top-quality raspberry products to the Chinese market. The raspberry products in the "moonlight" and "delicate color" series were researched and…
Singapore’s Black River acquires 5% stake in ANI
Singapore-based company Black River, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Black River Capital Partners Fund (Food) LP, acquired a minority a stake in AgriNurture Inc., a listed…
China: Export volume of purple sweet potatoes slightly smaller this year
The Chinese export volume of purple sweet potatoes declined this year because of unstable weather conditions in production areas across the country. The price did not experience significant fluctuations. The price of purple sweet potatoes is more or less on the same level as around the same time last…
Africa
South African berry producers urge government to expedite access to China
Data compiled by the South African Berry Producers Association (SABPA) reveals that South Africa’s blueberry production is expected to reach a record high of 17,000 tons this…
Capespan excited by future access for Namibian grapes to China
The process to allow Namibian grapes into China during the 2020/21 season is progressing well, with the submission of protocols and agreements to Chinese authorities. A Chinese delegation could visit grape facilities in Namibia before the deal is finalised, but nothing has yet been confirmed. Table grape…
Global Focus
Global Focus Soft/Stonefruit
Emily Cliff - Lower Hope Farm
"In late August we have exported more fruit than ever before"
The English cherry season is coming to a close, Emily Cliff at Lower Hope Farms say they have a week of picking and two weeks of sales left, taking them into September. As predicted, the sizes were mixed with high yield varieties producing smaller berries and low yielding varieties giving a bigger berry.…
Promotable volumes of strawberries in time for Labor Day
Weather conditions in California continue to remain largely favorable for strawberry growers. Despite some warmer weather in recent weeks which has presented some challenges, temperatures cooled off again over the weekend and look set to remain in the 70s this week. For companies like California Giant,…
Blueberries: “They’re becoming a commodity on a global level”
Supplies of blueberries continue to be strong, though the source of supply as well as varieties are starting to shift. “We’re turning the corner from an abundance of supply to a tightening. This may be the case for the next six to eight weeks and it’s what happens in August,” says Stephen Paul of…
Europe
Mythronics develops autonomous AI quality control system
Smart technology to optimize quality control
The bell peppers appear one after the other in front of the lens. Almost immediately, the screen shows which meet the required standards and which do not. The more deviations photographed, the smarter this quality control system becomes; and the better it can distinguish between the different quality…
Tropical fruit IQF gains popularity
Tropical fruit processors from South East Asia to South America are invested in supplying superior, delicious and economical frozen products. Changes in eating habits in…
Just look at what you can do with fruit and vegetables
Fruit tarts, mango ice cream, cucumber chips, banana lollies, little apple birds - there are so many things you can do with fruit and vegetables. This video has all kinds of handy tips, tricks, and ideas to whip up an original snack. Watch and learn!
Small farms affected
Gran Canaria: The biggest fire in Spain since 2012
With more than 9,000 hectares affected and 10,000 people evacuated, the fire has affected 8% of the surface of Gran Canaria. With a perimeter of more than 100 kilometres and flames that reach 50 metres, the fire is beginning to be controlled, but it is still alive. In fact, since 112 today Thursday has…
Solana presents new registrations at Weuthen Kartoffeltag and Potato Europe
"New potato variety 'Lea' is suitable for both conventional and organic farming"
Breeder and seed supplier Solana GmbH & Co. will use the upcoming potato fairs to introduce a total of three new table potatoes. Both the Weuthen Potato Day (August 29, Schwalmtal) and the Potato Europe (September 4 & 5, Tournai / Belgium) will focus on the extended variety spectrum of the…
New cardboard packaging from UT Tray Black in Norway
These fruits no longer need plastic
Norwegian grower Austein Gård is now offering its strawberries in a new cardboard packaging, made of UT Tray Black. According to the company, it completely replaces the previously used plastic containers, at the same time being a POS eye-catcher. The packaging is manufactured by Norstamp Label &…
"Your Vitamin Net" should save plastic
At the end of August, Lidl will introduce reusable net as an alternative to plastic bag
From the 26th of August Lidl will offer "Your Vitamins Net" throughout Germany in around 3,200 branches. Customers who choose to use reusable, greener nets will significantly save on plastic. "Especially in the fruit and vegetable sector, more and more customers want unpackaged products. For easy…
Vegetable supplier Uhrbach starts with a renewed range and packaging concept
"Thanks to new packaging, we can save up to 70% of packaging waste"
In northern Germany, near Hamburg, the harvest of the classic autumn and winter vegetables is getting underway. Although the first Hokkaido pumpkins have already been harvested, they will only appear in processed form in German food retailing from next week onwards. Turnips and carrots will also be…
Michel Hoogendoorn, Partners Network:
“Extensive global presence helps keep performance at a high level”
“We are a diverse group of experts of different nationalities, with a broad range of knowledge on legislation and the requirements for import and export” – this explains the success of the Dutch company Partners Network, according to Michel Hoogendoorn. Having entered the market only eight years ago, the…
Meanwhile, the company expands to other European markets in the banana sector
Citronex president on the need to promote Tomimaru Muchoo tomatoes
The Raspberry King Association aims to integrate and represent producers of raspberry tomatoes in Poland and popularise the raspberry tomato, Tomimaru Muchoo. According to Rafał Zarzecki, President of Citronex Group and the founder of the association, such an initiative is necessary because there are…
Galil avocado - Israeli innovation to meet avocado needs
The Galil avocado strain ends the summer avocado seasonal scarcity. These will be hitting the stores as the season of the tasty South American fruit begins. This means avocado lovers will be thrilled that the long summer spell of avocado scarcity and accompanying exorbitant prices are drawing to a close.…
Turkey: Bursa black fig producers expand their Far East markets
Turkish exporters aim to find new markets in the Far East for Bursa black figs. In October, the Uludag Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Exporters Association will visit Singapore…
MDA-Agro on the Turkish lemon season
“We will start our season late to prevent losing money”
In Turkey the lemon harvest has started for the earliest variety. However, legal exports will have to wait a while as permission has not yet been given. The lemon has not reached the required ripeness and quality just yet. One Turkish exporter believes there will be significantly less volume for the…
OVERVIEW GLOBAL BERRY MARKET
The demand for raspberries and blackberries has risen sharply in Europe and North America in recent years. In the West, raspberries are seen as a luxury product. In China, that is not the case, and the prices, although still higher than those of other berries, are low. There is hardly any demand for raspberries in China, with…
Oceania
Researchers aim to create hybrid pears
Commercial pear breeding has mainly focused on three species – the European pear which has a buttery texture and high flavour and two Asian species which generally have crisp…
World
World population, 1 year ago
Population size represented as country size
The country's size on the map is representing the population size.
Potato exports by country
Global sales from potatoes exports by country amounted to US$4.33 billion during 2018 for the tubers in their raw form. In addition, the value of shipments for prepared or preserved potatoes…
