Dirk Winkelmann, president of Vanguard Direct, gives an update on the industry and its ongoing supply chain challenges. According to Winkelmann, there has been improvement in areas such as North America and Europe. However, Asia and Mexico are still experiencing many challenges. read more

As the domestic lemon supply is limited, operators currently seem to prefer the imported produce. read more

"Many agricultural businesses have been applying to join the consortium lately to enjoy greater contractual guarantees or more profitable commercial opportunities. We are talking about 3-4 applications a day, so much so that we believe certified vineyards will reach 3,500 hectares next year,
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The spring brings the beginning of some long-awaited Spanish fruit seasons, which have already started with some delay in each segment. read more

On the European melon market, May was nothing to write home about. "That applies to not only the overseas season's tail end," says Leon van den Hombergh.  read more

The South Tyrolean apple industry is now preparing for the final phase of the 2022/23 marketing season. "We had a relatively small yield overall, which is why some varieties will be cleared relatively early," said Michael Sparer, who works as a fruit broker in the global apple market. "In Red
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Florida mangos offer multiple benefits for regional East Coast and Southern retailers this coming summer. "While this fruit may not hold as large a position in the market as other sources, it offers a fresher, tastier option for many customers," says Gabe Bernal, vice president at Seasons Farm
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Swedish growers started harvesting the 2023 season’s first outdoor grown fresh potatoes earlier in May. They expect to harvest more volumes as the weather warms in the different growing regions of the country. read more

Bringing together bright, healthy, and inspiring vegetables, along with a deeper understanding of the foods we eat and why, is Rijk Zwaan's focus at this year's Hort Connections. read more

With more than 8,000 tons shipped to North America through Week 20, the Chilean kiwifruit season is underway.  Retail promotions will kick off in mid-June and continue through August. read more

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The Clery variety seems to have become increasingly established in the German retail trade. "The demand for Clery is always extremely high, as it is characterized by an excellent taste as well as very good coloring," buyer and seller Granit Sumaj of Früchtewelt GmbH, an operation in the Munich
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The southern part of India is in the midst of the mango season and sales are really increasing at the moment, says Amit Sharma, owner of fruit trader Fresko Fruits: “We’re currently in the Banganapalle mango season, which originated in the Southern part of India. Sales are looking good as
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ClearLeaf, a Costa Rican company that creates sustainable crop protection strategies, is thrilled to announce it has secured approval, known as “registration,” of GotaBlanca 500 for sale in Panama, Nicaragua and Honduras. ClearLeaf is experiencing promising success as it expands into new
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After weeks of bad weather that compromised several volumes of the early and intermediate varieties, the harvest of the Ferrovia cultivar is now underway for the Apulian cherry season. read more

Planting is underway in both Ontario and North Carolina for the 2023 sweet potato crop. “It’s a good start and we’re feeling pretty optimistic about it. We’re increasing our acreage base slightly and also adding some new variety trials to the mix,” says Nick VanBerlo of Berlo’s
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California’s lemon growing regions are facing unique situations this season driven by common events of high, frequent precipitation and cooler temperatures. District 1, the San Juaquin Valley growing region, began harvest in late October and is now coming to an end. Rain amounts during the
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Since 2021, Saveurs Commerce has been engaged for the recognition of the professionals of the fruit and vegetable sector and to register the profession on the list of eligible craft trades. “Many catering professionals are now recognized as such. In recent years, the fresh produce sector has
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Aiwen mangoes are known for their high sugar content and sweetness and are in high demand, despite high prices due to limited production. In previous years, the Aiwen mango season started at the end of April, but this year, due to the drought and lack of rain in the production area, the season
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