According to the British Columbia Maritime Employers Association (BCMEA), talks in Pacific Canada between striking dock workers and their employers have resumed after a four-day intermission. The BCMEA and the International Longshore and Warehouse Union Canada (ILWU Canada) met on Saturday,
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Following weeks of air quality alerts throughout Quebec and subsequent regions of Ontario and U.S. states such as New York, Connecticut and Michigan due to recent wildfires in the province, last week Environment Canada lifted smog warnings that had been placed in large parts of the province for
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The harvest of Bravo® apples started late this season in all regions of Australia, the first harvest was in mid-April. read more

While Washington’s organic apple acreage has increased substantially in recent years, the US still relies on the southern hemisphere to complement supplies from March through August. Chile used to play a significant role in organic supplies, but dynamics for the country have changed.
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From Roman writings to 2023: it is a rich history that has brought the lapesca di Verona Igp to the present day. The fruit was already mentioned in the Roman writings of Pliny the Elder as 'pomodo della lanuggine' and was depicted in 1400 by Andrea Mantegna
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The mango is increasingly winning over Italian consumers, so much so that the cultivated areas in Italy are increasing and there is a real niche of customers who appreciate this tropical fruit for its organoleptic characteristics and nutritional value. However,
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Nowadays, consumers are looking for alternatives to prepare their dishes more quickly to eat at home and thus simplify menus, but without forgetting the flavour or nutritional values, which are increasingly valued by consumers. read more

From 3 to 7 July, BASF held a new edition of its Melon and Watermelon Business Event for Experts at its research centre in Finca Lo Ruiz (La Palma, Region of Murcia). Under the title 'What's next?', the multinational, which operates in the horticultural seeds market
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According to Moldova’s fruit growers’ information in June 2023 Moldova exported more than 8 thousand tons of sweet cherries. This is almost 1.5 thousand tons more than in the same month of 2022, according to EastFruit. read more

Edward Koemans met Kenyan avocado exporter Lucy Njeri at Fruit Logistica in 2014. On March 16, 2023, that eventually led to the launch of a Davis and Saipei joint venture with activities in Kenya and Tanzania. "It's mutually beneficial. We'd recently been exporting more and more to the Indian
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Robinia, the continuous packaging machine manufactured by GNA was developed with the aim of meeting as many requests and needs as possible. It is a considerable leap forward as, so far, the company had been known only for its intermittent machines. read more

If last week on the markets apricots performed rather sluggishly (click here to read more), we wondered whether the trend might reverse during this week. read more

Industry experts say that the US now buys 86% of the avocados that Mexico exports. The US is a major importer of Mexico’s avocados, among many other foods. As farms in the US become increasingly strained, particularly due to drought in California, that dependence on Mexico is only increasing. read more

The authorisation of new seeds and other plant reproductive material is to be significantly simplified. This is the objective of the European Commission's proposal to amend the EU Seed Regulation, which was presented on 5 July. read more

Market participants surveyed by Mintec in the first week of July were expecting muted shipments and new sales ahead of the June position report, which is due for release on 11th July. Estimates for June almond shipments were reported in the range of 178-225 million pounds, with most market
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The United Kingdom is among the countries that Turkey exports most goods to. In Turkey, there are many commodities suitable for export to the UK, from textiles, food and agricultural products to machinery and chemicals. read more

Italian pear cultivation is struggling. A major harvest is not expected there this year, which could result in the second-lowest European pear harvest in the past decade. That is according to initial estimates released during Interpera, writes GroentenFruit Huis. This year's international pear
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On 7 July, the Federal Council approved the Second Ordinance Amending the Fruit and Vegetable Producer Organisation Implementing Ordinance. This further develops the aid procedure for producer organisations in the fruit and vegetable sector. read more

According to a University of California expert, it may be a full year before the damage to Central Valley orchards from the winter and spring weather is fully known. Currently, almond growers are expecting a diminished crop as cold and rain during bloom limited bee activity and hindered spray
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A reduction in yields of no less than 50 percent is estimated for the upcoming clementine season in Sardinia, due to a significant fruit drop phenomenon that, for about a week, has affected the production areas, both the central-western and southeastern parts of the island. read more