Suriname is making strides towards becoming a significant food provider for the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) as the region aims to reduce its food import bill by 25% in two years. Barbados is anticipated to be a primary beneficiary of Surinamese agricultural produce. read more

The Damietta Alliance Container Terminal (DACT) has signed the final financing contract for its state-of-the-art container terminal in Damietta, Egypt. The financing consortium comprises international development banks including European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (“EBRD”), the
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The Florida produce industry, including citrus, recently voiced concerns regarding Canada’s proposal to reduce the use of fresh produce plastic packaging. Organizations represented in a Florida letter to the director of Canada’s Plastics Regulatory Affairs Division include Florida Citrus
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CMA CGM is pleased to announce the launch of Namex, its new seasonal offer dedicated to your exports of fruit & vegetables from Morocco to North America. read more

It is the peak season for Chilean cherries. As the import and export volume of the fruit industry rebounds, the market demand for temperature recorders used in logistics is also higher than in the same period last year. read more

Limoneira Company, a diversified citrus growing, packing, selling and marketing company with related agribusiness activities and real estate development operations, reported financial results for the fiscal fourth quarter and full year ended October 31, 2023. read more

This month, in which consumption (generally and sometimes thoughtlessly) skyrockets and becomes more selective, exotic, tropical and premium quality foods will be purchased by most households. However, paradoxically, we also see a drop in the demand for Canary bananas, the quintessential Spanish
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As we come to the end of another year, the global garlic market finds itself in a rather tricky situation in many countries. In the Netherlands, garlic prices reach an 'all-time high,' driven by quality issues in Spain and a reliance on more expensive Chinese imports. France faces high prices
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In December, onion prices noticeably dropped, with producers selling their products for 0.24 to 0.36 euros/kg at the beginning of the month. This marked an average decrease of around 16% compared to previous months. Additionally, the cost of vegetables has halved since December 2022. read more

Brazilian mango exports are poised to break records in 2023, primarily thanks to increased output in the state of Bahia. According to the Center for Advanced Studies in Applied Economics (Cepea), the volume of exports registered until October was 19% higher than last year. read more

Grape supply in North America has largely transitioned over to imports. read more

FAS Lima forecasts Peruvian mandarin/tangerine production at 545,000 metric tons (MT) for marketing year (MY) 2023/24 (March 2024 to February 2025), a decrease of one percent compared to the previous year. Lower yields driven by above average temperatures and other potential adverse weather
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Oxbo is expanding its presence and product portfolio by acquiring Westside Equipment Company in Madera, California. The acquisition is designed to strengthen and enhance Oxbo’s global fruit business segment, to deepen Oxbo’s presence in California, and to support Oxbo’s mission to be the
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During the final berry event of 2023, called “Berry Market 2023”, organized by the association of berry growers of Moldova “Pomuşoarele Moldovei”, FAO economist Andriy Yarmak presented an assessment of the state, trends, and development prospects of the global berry market. According to
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Initially Chilean cherry growers were expecting a good season with good volumes of fruit, but rain in November put paid to that. The country also saw floods through the winter which they were not accustomed to. read more

"Geopolitical instability, with different open international conflicts, continues to mark the situation that the agri-food sector is suffering. Many legislative controversies from Brussels continue to affect agricultural activity. In addition, there was a lot of uncertainty due to water issues
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Judy Louie Brown pulled off a memorable Christmas prank on her dad, shared on X (formerly Twitter). She devised a playful yet diabolical scheme involving Ferrero Rocher chocolates and Brussels sprouts. Embracing the Christmas spirit of fun and inner child-like antics, Brown carefully unwrapped
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A brand new vessel built by Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding, a subsidiary of China State Shipbuilding Corporation, for One Ocean Network, has just departed from Cape town, and is en route to Rotterdam. read more

As the year is nearing its end, the Ecuadorian banana industry stands at a crossroads. The looming December 31st deadline for producers and exporters to sign contracts for the 2024 exports is fast approaching. However, the pace of adherence to the process remains sluggish. read more

CMA CGM, a French container shipping firm, has revealed new surcharges for several global routes via the Panama Canal. The company will specifically apply a surcharge of US$150 per Twenty-foot Equivalent Unit (TEU) for all cargo categories. This charge will be effective from January 12, and it
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