New, invasive plant-destroying insects, weeds and diseases will increasingly challenge New Zealand’s borders as a warming climate and other global ‘megatrends’ make the nation’s plants and ecosystems more vulnerable. read more

In Italy, the imported Peruvian Kent mango season is coming to an end with declining quality and consumption, and prices for Brazilian mangoes are stable. South Africa has produced around 120,000 tonnes of mangoes this season, with some interest in cultivating late mangoes as alternatives to
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According to Fresh Fruit, a week before the end of Peru's mango campaign, the country achieved a new weekly-shipment record. “Peru exported 1,027 tons that week, i.e. 22% more than in the same week of the 2021/2022 campaign.” read more

A later-than-expected season for a leading organic Victorian blueberry farm has meant fruit is available in May. read more

Australia is currently in a year of evolution in terms of the grocery consumer landscape, after a few years of social disruption, according to major global consumer intelligence company NIQ. read more

Drewry’s composite World Container Index increased by 1% to $1,763.28 per 40ft container this week.  read more

Australia is currently in a year of evolution in terms of the grocery consumer landscape, after a few years of social disruption, according to major global consumer intelligence company NIQ. read more

Goldenberry supplies are tight from Colombia and look to be staying that way possibly for the majority of 2023. Frank Martinez of A.R. Produce says there are two countries that produce goldenberries year-round--Ecuador as well as Colombia. “I’m currently using Colombia and the supply has
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The Kazakh authorities continue to strive to ensure the domestic market is saturated with food. Despite an excess of certain goods, they are faced with aggressive vegetable exports. Onions remain one of the most important crops. Measures are being taken in the country to stabilize prices and
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As the days go by, Almeria's watermelon supply continues to increase. However, the demand for this fruit in central and northern Europe has slowed down due to bad weather, causing prices to decrease. read more

The start of the Turkish watermelon season was slightly delayed by the weather, Esra Soyleyen, managing partner of Turkish fruit exporter Aksun, says: “This year, due to the change of climate and the late arrival of winter, weather affected the watermelon crops. This resulted in a later start
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Greenyard, a global fruit and vegetable supplier, signed a five-year partnership with We’re Smart, the culinary reference for fruit and vegetables to promote sustainable healthy eating by using plants more in consumer diets. read more

Spring showers hitting California this week continue to add to the sporadic nature of the state’s vegetable production. “These showers are not big storms--those are behind us. However it’s been a tough spring with the weather and all those winter rains and that really hindered the
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The large temperature variations and very low temperatures at night during blossoming have caused a drop of up to 70% in the production of Fundão cherries, according to producers, who expect a fruit of higher quality, of larger sizes. read more

Angus Soft Fruits and Earth Market are excited to announce an exclusive collaboration. Angus Soft Fruits are now the exclusive licence holders for the production of the strawberry Magnum® in the UK. read more

On 10, 11 and 12 May, De Brabanthallen in 's-Hertogenbosch will once again be the centre of the mushroom world for the Champignondagen. At this 36th edition, participating exhibitors and knowledge institutions from 20 countries and more visitors from at least 85 countries are expected. read more

Today, the U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) determined that revocation of the existing anti-dumping duty order on fresh garlic from China would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury within a reasonably foreseeable time.  read more

EastFruit has researched the start of the Georgian strawberry season. Competition with Turkey has become fiercer. Locally produced quality strawberries are still in demand. read more

Organto Foods Inc., a provider of organic and value-added organic fruit and vegetable products today announced financial results for the year and quarter ended December 31, 2022, and reconfirmed sales and gross profit estimates for fiscal 2023. All amounts are expressed in Canadian dollars and
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The export ban imposed by Moroccan authorities brought the tomato season to an early end at Vegimex in the Netherlands. "That's very unfortunate because we had a nice season with good prices for loose tomatoes," says Robbert de Mie. "The Moroccan bell pepper season has ended too. We're already
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