The Panama Canal authority is to increase the number of daily transits to 24 starting from mid-January. Currently, 22 ships are allowed to transit the waterway each day – 6 Neopanamax and 16 Panamax vessels. This number was due to be cut to 20 in January and 18 in February after the
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Dole Food Company has announced it is now offering Ecuador-grown dragon fruit to consumers across the United States and Canada. As 2024 approaches, ushering in the Year of the Dragon, according to the Chinese calendar, the Dole Dragon Fruit is described as a visually captivating and
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Chiquita Panama has announced the successful negotiation to acquire the fruit production of Banapiña-Fresh Del Monte in Puerto Armuelles as of 2024. According to a statement from the company, as of January, approximately 50 weekly containers from Puerto Armuelles will be exported to the main
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As of December 1, 2023, the aggregate holdings of potato storage in Canada have experienced a 7.4% surge compared to 2023, significantly surpassing the triennial average. read more

This series gives the average wholesale prices of bananas by country of origin. The prices are national averages of the most usual prices charged for bananas at wholesale markets in Birmingham and London. This publication is updated weekly. read more

It invades the plant through the roots or through small wounds. It causes yellowing of the leaves at the base, and the root becomes necrotic and dies. There are no therapeutic measures to treat it. In recent years, the increase in temperatures in autumn and spring, also the
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The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) has pulled back from a threatened reduction in transits, as rainfall improves. It will increase the number of daily transits to 24 as of next January. The measure will be effective 16 January 2024 and remain in place until further notice. read more

"Although volumes are still limited, we are processing around 7 thousand punnets a day, most of which with the distributor brand. We supply around twenty supermarkets in general but while, up until last year, only one or two chains preferred branded products, the figure has doubled over the past
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According to the Moldova Fruct Association, by the beginning of December, about 78 thousand tons of fresh plums from the 2023 harvest were exported from Moldova to 31 countries around the world. Countries of the European Union imported almost 60 thousand tons of these plums. This an all time
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More patients have been identified in the Salmonella outbreak traced to cantaloupe. The outbreak is now spread across 42 states. Mexican officials have closed the implicated cantaloupe operation. read more

Golden Mushroom brand Enoki Mushroom has been recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes microbial contamination. read more

According to the Moldova Fruct Association, by the beginning of December, about 78 thousand tons of fresh plums from the 2023 harvest were exported from Moldova to 31 countries around the world. Countries of the European Union imported almost 60 thousand tons of these plums. This an all time
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Demand looks to be challenging the supply of pineapples right now, particularly on larger-sized fruit which is especially in tight supply. “Typically, production faces challenges during December, primarily due to increased demand from chain stores for planned holiday promotions,” says Scott
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The South African berry industry has expressed its joy at the opening of a new market to South African blueberries. read more

On average, fourth quarter 2023 fresh-market vegetable prices are well below the relatively strong levels observed in 2022. This is a marked contrast from the first half of 2023 when fresh prices remained near the elevated levels experienced during the fall of 2022. read more

Vitafresh Produce is currently importing limes from Brazil, Mexico and Colombia and are looking to increase the volumes from Colombia where the climate is stable all year round. Managing Director Daniel Badger recently visited their partner out there. read more

More than 88 percent of Mexico’s horticultural exports are destined for the United States. The strength of Mexico’s access to the US market is, in part, due to efforts by Mexico’s horticultural growers to adapt to new US food safety standards. read more

Alastair Findlay, a previous Chairman and long time grower at Bedfordshire Growers visited USA in early 1990s on a trip hosted by a UK retailer looking specifically at the development of sweet onions, In the states approximately 20% of all onions sold are sweet. With key varieties such as
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The Panama Canal delays may lead to corrugated box shortages during the crucial South American peak harvest and export period of January to March 2024. This warning comes from Luis Alberto Jaramillo, Commercial Director for Industria Cartonera Ecuatoriana S.A. from Ecuador. “I see problems
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Continuing to ramp up its volume of the red kiwifruit since bringing it to North America a decade ago, Oppy looks toward further expansion of this colorful and flavorful fruit. read more