More than a quarter of a million packages of frozen berries and smoothies are under recall by the Oregon Potato Company because of hepatitis A contamination. read more

According to a new bulletin from the Office of Agricultural Studies and Policies, Odepa, Chile exported 2,944,000 tons of fruit worth USD 6,849 million FOB during the January-October 2023 period. Compared to the same period of 2022, there was a 5.4% decrease in the volume exported and a 9%
read more

The Welsh Council is in a mess. They spent almost €7,000 on a piece of art to mark the start of the Wales Coastal Path walk. The statue depicts a characteristic boulder from the area, but the locals think it is a big waste of money and are angry. They renamed the statue 'baked potato'. read more

Grape production in Peru is forecast to reach 775,500 metric tons (MT) in marketing year (MY) 2023/2024 (October-September), an increase of one percent compared to the previous year. Domestic read more

Blueberries are top of mind given the shortages the retail shelves have seen this fall, though that’s largely to do with the shorter supply from import countries such as Peru. Kasey Cronquist, president of the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council and the North American Blueberry Council, shares
read more

The federal Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals on Nov. 2 ruled the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) failed to follow the law when it revoked chlorpyrifos tolerances — effectively banning the pesticide. “Its (EPA’s) decision was arbitrary and capricious … so we grant the petitions for
read more

On Tuesday, the U.S. dollar experienced a decline of more than 1% against major currencies following the release of U.S. consumer price data, indicating a further moderation in the pace of inflation for October. The data raised speculation that the Federal Reserve might halt its interest rate hikes. read more

The Moroccan avocado campaign is progressing against fierce competition from South American origins, notably Colombia. Abdellah El Yamlahi, CEO of Export Optimum, reports on the season's progress. read more

Purple star apples, a Vietnamese favorite and a major export product, are experiencing a notable price surge of 30-40% compared to the previous year. Currently in season, type 1 (highest quality) is selling for VND90,000-100,000 per kilogram, a 40% increase. Oanh, a Ho Chi Minh City fruit store
read more

Nelna Agri Development Private Limited, a key player in Sri Lanka's agriculture sector, is aiming for a big mango harvest of 1 million kilograms during the 2023/2024 season (November to April). Of this, 300,000 to 400,000 kilograms are earmarked for export to countries like the United States,
read more

The Moroccan tomato season began a few weeks ago at Kraaijeveld in the Netherlands. "The start was quite difficult, also because of the heat that gripped Morocco in the summer. The plants took a big hit, and the supply was slightly delayed. I think that only benefits the market situation.
read more

The start of the strawberry campaign is still a few weeks away in Huelva, where unusually high temperatures during the fall caused a significant delay in the planting. Meanwhile, raspberry sales are underway, with prices that remain high due to the reduction in the supply caused by the wind
read more

Camposol Holding PLC announced the appointment of Ricardo Naranjo Fernandez as the new Chief Financial Officer, effective from November 6, 2023. Naranjo brings extensive experience in business management, having led the administrative and financial departments in various multinational companies
read more

Lineage, today celebrated the grand opening of its newest facility in Houston, Texas. Houston ColdPort is strategically located near the Jacintoport Terminal at Port Houston, a leader for the Houston Ship Channel and an integral component of Houston’s international trade activity. read more

A multi-product sorter that’s able to work on all sorts of produce, including oblong and irregular shapes. It’s called the Sidewinder. “There is no other machine on the market that can match the throughput of the Sidewinder across the variety of products it can sort,” says Boomer
read more

The Unifrutti Group (“Unifrutti”) today announced the appointment of Mohamed Elsarky as the Group Chief Executive Officer. read more

The wet field conditions in the Dithmarschen district have slowed down the growth of the cabbage vegetable. "Our Brussels sprouts are not growing at the moment and are mostly small. In October alone, we had a total of over 200 mm of rain, which led to a higher proportion of A-calibre sprouts
read more

Vinyard Fruit and Vegetable Company, located in Oklahoma City, OK, has initiated a voluntary recall of all fresh-cut cantaloupe products listed below because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. read more

The Netherlands has been working with Ghanaian horticultural farmers and entrepreneurs for many years and sees the sector as one of the most prominent drivers for economic growth in Ghana. There are three main reasons to further strengthen the partnership in horticulture: economic growth,
read more

In the first half of Greenyard's new fiscal year, its adjusted operating income and net sales increased by 12.3% (€90.3 million) and 11.2% (to €2.49 billion), respectively. The company announced these results on Tuesday. In contrast, net income was almost flat (€7.1 million to €7
read more