The drought in many banana growing areas in Ecuador, along with a high disease burden of Moko, is causing serious problems for growers in the country. The Ecuadorian government has also implemented new power cuts due to the drought. According to Patricio Catapano, CEO of the banana exporting company Banaval, based in... read more

Australian berry and table grape growers are ready to increase productivity through innovative technology focused on labor, including virtual reality training for pickers, motion-sensing wearables to assess performance, and cameras for real-time quality assessment. These advancements are being implemented through Hort Innovation's program. read more

With the arrival of the first Meyer lemons, the Turkish citrus season is now getting underway. "The initial shipments are currently being packed and loaded, and are anticipated to arrive by the end of week 39. We had originally planned to start in early September, but we are now. read more

The 2024/2025 Spanish lemon season has begun with high demand and prices due to a transition with minimal overlap between the two hemispheres. "The previous season was really challenging. There was an excess of production, leading to prices dropping below profitable levels, and this resulted in... read more

Nowa publikacja badawcza opublikowana w Heliyon wskazuje na związek między spożyciem owoców i warzyw a niższym ryzykiem osłabienia u dorosłych w Stanach Zjednoczonych. Badanie, wykorzystujące dane z NHANES 2007-2018, przeanalizowało dietę 13 935 uczestników dorosłych, aby zrozumieć wpływ diety. read more

The USDA has released the Tree Nuts Annual report for India, which forecasts that almond production in India for the marketing year (MY) 2024/2025 (August-July) will be slightly lower at 4,150 metric tons (MT) (shelled basis) compared to the previous MY estimates. The report also projects that almond imports for the same marketing year will be... read more

The harvesting and sale of green lemons (Primofiore, which can be sold when their color turns light green) began last week at Pado Srl, but demand is already strong due to the limited volumes available from the southern hemisphere. "The campaign started about 10 days earlier than usual. read more

In Lahore, the Chief Minister of Punjab, Maryam Nawaz Sharif, announced the launch of a project that focuses on corporate farming of vegetables like onions and tomatoes. The project aims to cultivate these vegetables on a 2000-acre scale to increase local availability in Punjab and prevent shortages. read more

Western Australia has extended its ban on tomatoes from South Australia after Tomato brown rugose fruit virus (ToBRFV) was found in Adelaide, marking the first known cases of the virus in Australia. The Department of Primary Industries and Regions (PIRSA) detected the virus on read more

Over 13.6 million apple boxes have been marketed from the state so far, with approximately 8 million boxes sold in the APMC mandis, and over 5.2 million boxes sold outside, including sales beyond state boundaries. The current season's apple yield is expected to just surpass last year's production. read more

Stats NZ ogłosił rekordowy rok dla eksportu kiwi z Nowej Zelandii, który wyniósł 3,1 miliarda dolarów za rok kończący się w sierpniu 2024 roku. Oznacza to wzrost o 20% w porównaniu z poprzednim rokiem. Viki Ward, menedżer handlu międzynarodowego w Stats NZ, podkreśliła, że wartości eksportu w tym sezonie… read more

The Fruit and Vegetable Dispute Resolution Corporation (DRC) underscores the significance of conducting detailed investigations in business transactions. It is crucial to prevent unnecessary risks and expenses by exercising careful diligence, which is essential for responsible business conduct. read more

"September began with exceptionally high prices for Spanish greenhouse vegetables," says Kees Havenaar of Frutas Luna from Almeria. "Everyone has their own theory about this. But in the 30 years I've been in this business, no year has ever been the same. That's what makes this industry so exciting. You love it." read more

A surplus of fresh, affordable vegetables has brought a new challenge for asparagus growers. The Asparagus Growers Council, chaired by Cam Lewis, has pointed out the struggles that asparagus producers have been facing, especially in recent years, due to an imbalance in supply. read more

Already recognized as the favorite origin for French people (according to two CSA surveys in 2021 and 2023), bananas from Guadeloupe and Martinique have achieved a new milestone. In August, they were voted as France's favorite brand in the "banana brands" category, surpassing 9 competing brands. "We are" read more

Peru's blueberry industry is expected to exceed the volumes of last year, but this time with a more consistent production pattern compared to the sharp fluctuations seen in previous seasons. This could contribute to keeping blueberry prices stable in most global markets. - Chiara Maccera Núñez, Fall Creek's Applied Research Lead read more

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking feedback on a proposed modification to the maturity standards for Beta avocados within the federal marketing order that applies to avocados cultivated in South Florida. The suggested adjustment would involve updating the shipping schedule for avocado maturity. read more

The harvest of the Ente plum, the renowned variety used for producing Agen PGI prunes, concluded last week. Gaëtan Vergnes, Secretary General of the National Interprofessional Bureau of Prunes (BIP), provided an update on this year's campaign. "A Smaller Harvest than in 2023, But Not" read more

Wine from Moldova won the Grand Gold Medal in the red wine category at the prestigious Concours Mondial Bruxelles in 2022. Where there is good wine, good grapes grow. Fruit growing in Moldova is not well-known, just like the country itself, even though its apples are of excellent quality. read more

Fall produce programs are currently in progress, and although North Carolina is still shipping some sweet potatoes from 2023, the digging has already started for the 2024 crop. "Although most of North Carolina is lagging behind, it depends on the geography," says Matt Solana, VP of operations/supply chain at Jackson Farming Company. read more