MARKET UPDATE:

Mexico/Texas Rio Grande Valley: David DeBerry from Southwest Onion Growers in McAllen, TX, reported on April 10 that business is thriving in both growing regions. According to David, "Movement is very good on both Mexican and the new Texas onions." He also mentioned that "Total Mexico crossings spiked up a bit for about a." read more

The Port of Beirut was the site of a significant drug seizure, where over 25 kg of cocaine were discovered hidden within a banana shipment originating from Ecuador, according to the Internal Security Forces (ISF). The exact date of the seizure was not disclosed by the ISF. The operation was part read more

The Port of Beirut was the site of a major drug seizure where more than 25 kg of cocaine were found concealed in a banana shipment from Ecuador, as reported by the Internal Security Forces (ISF). The ISF did not disclose the exact date of the seizure. This operation was part read more

This year commemorates the 20th anniversary of Pro Citrus Network (PCN), a year-round supplier of citrus fruits. The company was founded with the aim of promoting premium-quality citrus fruits throughout the year. "My aim was to become an entrepreneur and establish my own business," Allan Dodge, the founder of Pro Citrus Network, says. read more

In 2023, Morocco showed a strong growth in its export revenue in the fresh vegetable sector, despite a decrease in the physical volume of exports. According to EastFruit's analysis, vegetable exports generated nearly $1.6 billion for the country, marking a 12% increase from the previous year. read more

The orange crop forecast for the São Paulo and West-Southwest Minas Gerais citrus belt for the 2023-2024 season, released on April 10, 2024, by Fundecitrus in collaboration with Markestrat and full professors from FEARP/USP and FCAV/Unesp, estimated a total of 307.22 million boxes weighing 40.8 kg each (90 lbs). read more

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More and more people are eating nuts. Their health benefits have made them super popular during the pandemic, and that popularity has not waned since then. Fréderic Bostyn, however, noticed that there was still a significant preference for peanuts or cocktail nuts. He thought that this could, and had to, change. read more

The Argedava Novaci Agricultural Cooperative, located near Bucharest, Romania, with 800 hectares of cultivation land, is planning to invest EUR 8 million in an onion storage and conditioning facility. This project aims to take advantage of the price differences between periods of overproduction and spring, when. read more

Średnio Hiszpania produkuje 414 000 ton marchwi rocznie. Andaluzja jest wspólnotą autonomiczną z największą produkcją. Kadyks jest największą prowincją produkcyjną, gdzie uprawia się 185 200 ton na ponad 3 000 hektarach. Inne ważne regiony produkcji to Kastylia i León, w których to prowincjach również uprawia się... read more

Close to Qonce (King William's Town), the potatoes on Thulani Magida's farm Juta Agritech will be harvested in May. Throughout the year they grow cabbage, pumpkin, and butternuts, which will rotate with green mealies (corn) in summer, onion and carrots in winter. Right: Thulani Magida of Juta... read more

Granatowe są atrakcyjne i posiadają wiele korzystnych właściwości, dlatego są chętnie wykorzystywane przez firmy spożywcze, farmaceutyczne i kosmetyczne. Obecny wzrost potwierdza perspektywy na przyszłość, które będą obejmować wykorzystanie granatów we wszystkich sektorach i potwierdza ich znaczną obecność na rynku. PND przechwyciło.

Pomegranates are appealing and boast multiple beneficial properties, plus they are requested by food, drug, and cosmetic companies. The current growth substantiates future perspectives that will see pomegranates used in all sectors and confirms a massive presence on the market. PND intercepted. read more

The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has approved the new climate targets for 2030 set by Nature's Pride and Berries Pride. These targets focus on reducing emissions across their supply chains. Nature's Pride and Berries Pride are the first fruit and vegetable importers to make this commitment. read more

A market that is constantly evolving requires innovations. Every market is looking for specific characteristics that will enable them to achieve their maximum potential in terms of production and quality, in order to meet the needs of the entire supply chain. Rijk Zwaan focuses on breeding new traits into varieties to meet these requirements. read more

Oppy is planning to increase its Mexican grape volume for the 2024 season, aiming to double it as part of its efforts to expand its 365 program. The expanded selection will now feature popular Sun World varieties, such as Autumncrisp® and Ruby Rush®. Initial evaluations of the grape crop. read more

Close to Qonce (King William's Town), potatoes on Thulani Magida's farm Juta Agritech will be harvested in May. Throughout the year, they also grow cabbage, pumpkin, and butternuts, which will be rotated with green mealies (corn) in summer, and onion and carrots in winter. Pictured on the right is Thulani Magida of Juta... read more

To the north of the Gironde, the current asparagus season is similar to the situation in the south of France. The season is described as early and consistent, with moderate volumes and no significant fluctuations in production. The market is stable and prices are strong. "The season began at the end of… read more

The last of this year's storage potatoes from Bavarian cultivation are now being distributed, signaling the end of the season. Normally, the final batch of regional packaged goods hits the market by mid to late April, according to Maximilian Hofbeck, Deputy Managing Director of the sorting company of the same name. read more

W dzisiejszym zmieniającym się środowisku uprawy borówki wysokiej, znaczenie jakości, świeżości i opakowania jest kluczowe dla osiągnięcia optymalnej ceny. Ten przełomowy krok został zaakceptowany przez drobnych rolników poprzez przyjęcie technologii kompaktowego sortowania i ważenia. Warto zauważyć, że... read more

The spring mushroom season is just beginning. Scotch bonnets (Marasmius oreades), St. George's mushrooms (Calocybe gambosa), morels (Morchella), gurumelos (Amanita ponderosa), snow mushrooms (Hygrophorus marzuolus), or cep mushrooms (Boletus edulis) will once again be available in a new season. read more

"We are a small company and have been commercially breeding vegetable seeds for about six years now," says Jacob Van Den Bosch of Van Den Bosch Seeds in British Columbia, Canada. The company, owned by father and son, sees itself as a small player in the vegetable seed industry, with a high level of specialization. read more