More than 88 percent of Mexico’s horticultural exports are destined for the United States. The strength of Mexico’s access to the US market is, in part, due to efforts by Mexico’s horticultural growers to adapt to new US food safety standards. read more

On December 14, the first shipment of Spanish kakis went to China after the protocol required by the Asian country was signed, which includes cool treatment between 0 and 2 degrees Celsius prior to shipment. read more

The Port of Dover, the UK’s busiest Port, is experiencing a thriving end to a successful year for its cargo operation and ferry services, as they enjoy a bustling period ahead of Christmas. read more

The UK strawberry trade has experienced a crazy couple of months. The main UK production finished early, and lower Dutch volumes led to high prices for the longest period in many years. read more

Exotic or citrus fruits usually replace pears during the holiday season, but this year, the Belgian pear market is still thriving. "There are noticeable shortages in other countries, such as Italy. That drives demand from all over the world," begins Christophe Van Haelst from Van Haelst Fruit
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Some had said that the Egyptian citrus season would be delayed, but it seems that some shipments are already arriving in Europe. "Indeed, the date that had been set for the export of oranges was December 15, but possibly due to the pressure from some exporters, some volumes have already started
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"There are still only a few hectares planted, but things are looking so encouraging that we will definitely invest more," reports Antonio Zani, sales manager at Granfrutta Zani when talking about Fred club pears. read more

Nonsan City announced on December 14 that it plans to transform the cultivation of lettuce, targeting the European market by production efficiency. read more

Del Monte Pacific Ltd. recorded a net loss in the second quarter of its fiscal year, led by lower sales in the United States and a decline in export receipts. The company posted an $8 million net loss during the August-to-October period, a reversal of the $50 million net profit last year. read more

Shogun Maitake is a Canadian company partnering with University of Windsor researchers to investigate if the black maitake mushroom could help treat cancer or ease negative reactions to chemotherapy. According to Siyiram Pandey, the team’s research lead and a chemistry professor at the
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Remarkably, 2023 has witnessed a 15% increase in global banana production. This significant uptick in banana cultivation has caught the attention of experts and farmers alike. Of course, millions of tons of the popular fruit being grown and consumed worldwide every year. The year 2023, however,
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The South African Table Grape Industry association (SATGI) provided highlights from their bi-weekly Joint Grape Marketing Forum, with a total of 6.1 million cartons (4.5 kg equivalent) that were inspected for export up until week 48, which is 20% less than the previous season year to date - due
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According to data provided by COEXPHAL's Market Intelligence department, the eggplant campaign began with higher prices than last season, reaching €1.38/kg in week 32. In week 36, prices began to fall steadily until they reached their minimum level in October, which forced the sector to
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The European import kiwi season has just started following an intermittent supply gap from New Zealand fruit to European fruit. “We have steady supply year over year but our demand is increasing. Consumers cannot get enough of Zespri SunGold Kiwifruit so we are working to bring more New
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"When introducing a new variety to the market, you're always hopeful that consumers will love it as much as you do," says Danny Mucci, Managing Partner with Mucci Farms. With about three out of five shoppers purchasing tomatoes, it is a popular item at retail. At the same time, many new tomato
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Alastair Findlay, a previous Chairman and long time grower at Bedfordshire Growers visited USA in early 1990s on a trip hosted by a UK retailer looking specifically at the development of sweet onions, In the states approximately 20% of all onions sold are sweet. With key varieties such as
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A business mission from Ceará has returned from a week-long trip to Peru, which 10 years ago exported US$500 million in fruit and today exports US$10 billion. According to consultant Carlos Matos, who led the business mission, in 2024, the entire Northeast will experience a year of drought. read more

Experts advise against using viral hacks like pouring vodka on windscreens for defrosting, warning of potential damage to the glass and car paint. Instead, they suggest a safer and cost-effective alternative: using a potato. The natural sugars in potatoes act as a frost-resistant barrier,
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According to data shared by the Prices and Markets Observatory of the Government of Andalusia, tomatoes are the leading greenhouse organic vegetable in Andalusia, with 34% of the total production marketed in 2022/23. Vine tomatoes have become the most representative type, with a 48% share of all
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Grape growers in the northern region managed to get a good portion of their crop loaded for the UK and Europe ahead of Christmas and there’s plenty of interest, says Francois Myburgh, executive marketing manager of Bet-el Fruit. read more