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Wednesday, March 22, 2023

Will California be able to re-start grape exports to Asia?

It would be an understatement to say that 2022 was a challenging season for California table grape exports. “Inflation reared its head, but what played a bigger role is that the dollar went incredibly high, which made our product super expensive abroad,” says Nick Dulcich with Pretty Lady Vineyards.…

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The evolution of the microgreens business

In an expanding space such as indoor and greenhouse growing, how do you make your company stand out? For City Roots Organic, it starts with the story. The company is a South Carolina-based family-owned business that specializes in one item: organic microgreens. "The microgreens market is increasing.…

Rains could cause California kale gaps come May

Supplies of conventional kale in the marketplace are tight. “The plants have been affected by the cold weather and are not growing as quickly as they should be. We are looking to other growing regions that are not so heavily hit by major weather changes to source from,” says Megan Ichimoto of San Miguel…

Ecuador banana industry not affected by earthquake, heavy rain slows production

The 6.8 magnitude earthquake that hit Ecuador and parts of the North of Peru, this past weekend (Saturday, 18 March 2023) did not affect banana production, producers and exports say. Instead, heavy rains destroyed infrastructure and reduced production somewhat as efforts to repair the damage are under…

New pigmented orange varieties allow for year-round red orange supply

The worldwide increase in the popularity of pigmented citrus varieties is not only due to their attractive color and great flavor but also for the purported health benefits because of their lycopene content. Biogold North America, a citrus variety development company, is now licensing growers to plant…

Carrot export season to Europe and North America kicks off

BDA/Dorot Farm, the grower group of fresh, sweet carrots from Israel, is starting the new export season to Europe and North America. Dorot Farm supplies fresh jumbo carrots to the markets, foodservice industry and ‘fresh and cut’ companies as well as cello carrots in 1lb, 2lb, 3lb and 5lb bags. Additionally,…

Increased demand is a main factor for growth of US avocado imports

Avocados are currently the most-consumed tropical fruit in the world. One of the biggest consumers of avocados in the world is the US. Its annual per capita avocado consumption has already surpassed 4.1 kg, or three times the European consumption. The main factors driving the increase in US avocado…

Bob Mast awarded 2023 Apple Citizen of the Year

The Washington State Apple Blossom Festival announced on March 17th that Bob Mast, President of CMI Orchards, is being recognized as the 2023 Apple Citizen of the Year. The award was bestowed in a surprise presentation by Festival Administrator Darci Christoferson, along with Apple Blossom Queen…

“Only one thousand of the eight thousand avocado orchards in Michoacan are legal”

Mayela Salas Saénz, the Deputy of the 14th District of Uruapan Norte, stated in the presentation of an initiative to modify the Law of Integral Sustainable Rural Development…

Federal Court hearing scheduled regarding P.E.I. potato seeds

A judicial review is scheduled to be heard this week in Federal Court in Charlottetown regarding an application by the P.E.I. Potato Board challenging the federal government's…

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“The focus of Indian mango exporters is primarily on meeting the demand of international markets”

The mango season is about to kick off, says Amit Sharma, owner of fruit trader Fresko Fruits: “Indian summers are nothing without mangoes. They are renowned for their aroma…

Increased demand is a main factor for growth of US avocado imports

Avocados are currently the most-consumed tropical fruit in the world. One of the biggest consumers of avocados in the world is the US. Its annual per capita avocado consumption has already surpassed 4.1 kg, or three times the European consumption. The main factors driving the increase in US avocado…

Óscar Ramírez, manager of TrÓpico Spain:

"We expect a smooth transition to the Peruvian avocado season and a rebound in consumption"

The Spanish avocado season is ending in the south, while it is starting in the Region of Valencia, a later area with more limited quantities. The first containers of fruit from Peru are also arriving. "We are marketing the last batches of avocados of the Spanish season, although we still have the Valencian…

“Only one thousand of the eight thousand avocado orchards in Michoacan are legal”

Mayela Salas Saénz, the Deputy of the 14th District of Uruapan Norte, stated in the presentation of an initiative to modify the Law of Integral Sustainable Rural Development…

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UK avocado sales volumes remain consistent

The supply of avocados from Spain, Israel and Chile are in the later stages of the season and arrivals from Peru and South Africa are now starting to increase. The volumes from Spain were smaller this season as was the fruit size. “There was 30-40% less from Spain. This was caused by a bumper harvest and…

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Peru starts exporting grapes to Japan

The Peruvian Ministry of Agrarian Development and Irrigation (Midagri) has reported that grape exports to Japan will start tomorrow. Vice Minister of Agrarian Development…

Javier de Pablos, of Fruit Luxury:

"The use of protection systems should start to be considered to ensure at least part of the stone fruit harvest survives"

The long-awaited cherry season is approaching in Spain, and the first fruits will be delivered in less than a month from greenhouses such as that of Fruit Luxury, in Huesca. "We expect to harvest the first volumes between April 15 and 20," says Javier de Pablo Camarasa, agronomist and manager of the…

"Our preservative pad can prolong the fresh-keeping period of blueberries by about 30%"

Blueberries are a perishable fruit, which are easily to damage during processing, and are also prone to mildew and dehydration in storage and logistics. This also brings great…

Will California be able to re-start grape exports to Asia?

It would be an understatement to say that 2022 was a challenging season for California table grape exports. “Inflation reared its head, but what played a bigger role is that the dollar went incredibly high, which made our product super expensive abroad,” says Nick Dulcich with Pretty Lady Vineyards.…

Rockit partners with Emirates Red Crescent to celebrate Ramadan

New Zealand apple brand Rockit has partnered with Emirates Red Crescent to make the month of Ramadan special for all. The partnership will see Rockit donate 1 dirham for every Ramadan-inspired Rockit giftbox sold – containing two tubes of iconic Rockit™ apples – to the Emirates Red Crescent, supporting…

“Joy Wing Mau focuses on quality not volume for fruit sourced from Latin America to China”

The Chile based office of China’s Joy Wing Mau Group (JWM), importers and distributors of over 2 000 containers of fruit from South America to China and the rest of Asia, are looking for more suppliers to meet the insatiable demand in that region. María José García, and her colleague Claudio Salas in…

Bob Mast awarded 2023 Apple Citizen of the Year

The Washington State Apple Blossom Festival announced on March 17th that Bob Mast, President of CMI Orchards, is being recognized as the 2023 Apple Citizen of the Year. The award was bestowed in a surprise presentation by Festival Administrator Darci Christoferson, along with Apple Blossom Queen…

“The Polish apple season should still be going by the start of June at the very least”

After two strong months, March has been on and off when it comes to the apple trade in Poland. Mateusz Wajnert, head of sales for Polish apple exporter Galster, states that demand is looking similar to previous years: “After both a very good January and February, March seems kind of unreal. We have weeks…

Egyptian strawberry growers complain of adverse weather conditions

The strawberry sector in Egypt is suffering disruptions due to unfavorable weather conditions, according to Mohammed Ezzat, CEO of the producer Green Nile. Ezzat explains: "The season started with a cold snap that affected the Ismailia region in particular, and damaged the strawberry crops. Later on, the…

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