Sam Vasala travelled to various countries before and after Fruit Attraction in Madrid and after talking to his European clients he reckons there will be another onion shortage in the coming months. read more

While the supply of lemons out of California is consistent right now, sizing is not. “So supply is inconsistent though just with sizing. The crop is peaking more towards smaller fruit coming out of District Three currently, but that should change once District One ramps up,” says Joshua
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Ecuador’s exotics fruit industry is eagerly awaiting the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with China to start to increase yellow dragon fruit exports to that Asian country. read more

There are opportunities in the European market for mandarins, but competition is strong. Local produce, mainly from Spain, and imported products compete for consumer attention. Exporters must understand the dynamics of the market. This includes consumer preferences, existing brands and pricing… read more

After a late start to the harvest last season Riverbend Orchards are back on track with their nectarine and peach harvests. read more

This week, the tomato and cucumber import season started at Fortuna Frutosis. The first of these products arrived at this Dutch company from the Canary Islands, complemented by the first Spanish and Moroccan round and plum tomatoes. The first Spanish TOV will follow next week. "It started
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A.P. Moller-Maersk has issued the following press release on the situation around Incheon container terminal: read more

According to Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) National Potato Committee chair Seán Ryan, the 2023 potato harvest was ‘the worst in recent memory’. Ryan said that for many growers this year’s harvest is rapidly ‘turning into a salvage operation’ because potato drills are submerged
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In view of the current weather conditions, Florian Wahl, Managing Director of Mack und Gerstner, expects the quality of lettuce from the Palatinate to last another two to three weeks. "Prices were at a very low level this year. The demand for leaf lettuce as a commodity has been declining for
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The 2023 edition of Natexpo took place at Paris Nord Villepinte from October 22nd to 24th. The event, which is 100% dedicated to the organic sector, was seen as a “rebound event” by the organizers, given the “economic and structural challenges facing the organic sector.” read more

As the 2023 processing tomato season draws to a close, the World Processing Tomato Council (WPTC) characterised the season as a challenging year marked by adverse weather conditions. Among major European producers, Italy experienced what was described as a “strange and long season.” read more

The upcoming toll increase on 1 December is causing a stir in the German haulage industry, including in the fruit and vegetable haulage sector. The planned massive increase in the toll rate will lead to a significant increase in freight costs, which will have to be passed on to the freight
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At the end of September the South African Table Grape Industry (SATI) released its first crop estimate of 73.0 million cartons (4.5 kg equivalent) for the 2023/24 season. Buyers use these types of estimates to plan their orders to keep shelves stocked at all times, as well as marketing campaigns
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Is it possible to grow potatoes without the use of fungicides, in a place that is known for its high level of the harmful Phytophthora Infestans or Late Blight? Is there any potato variety that can withstand Late Blight and still give a good yield? At Solynta, we were determined to find out.
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Salix Fruits, an importer and exporter of fresh fruits, achieved a milestone in its history by participating for the first time in The Global Produce and Floral Show 2023 as an exhibitor. This prominent trade event took place in Anaheim, California, USA and provided Salix Fruits with the
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Organic lemon production in North America’s key Fall supplying regions, Mexico, and California, is down this year. “Mexico is suffering from financing issues as well as water problems, causing supplies to drop,” says Gene Loudon with Dovex. A lot of growers in the Tamaulipas region have
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Although imported fruit and vegetables currently occupy an important place on the French market, the recent economic and climate changes could transform the market in the years to come. Alexandre Picault, sales director of Kultive (producer of greenhouse vegetables and leading producer of
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The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry (DACF) has announced a significant boost to the agricultural sector with the awarding of Specialty Crop Block Program Grants (SCBGP) totaling over $600,000 to a diverse group of recipients. read more

In South Australia, the citrus lobby has been working with biological services experts to help growers detect, monitor and control European earwigs. Entomologist Dr Paul Horne and entomology consultant James Altman said the insects were widespread throughout the country, and mostly active at
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Supplies of avocados from Mexico are good and steady. “I just received the numbers from our sourcing team and there’s going to be about 1,400 loads available this week from Mexico so supplies look really good,” says Rob Ybarra, executive vice-president of Villita Avocados. Supplies are
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