Georgia Peaches are poised to kick off an unprecedented run through produce departments and farmer's markets across North America. The signature sweet taste of Georgia's legendary fruit was truly missed last season and the Georgia Peach…
In a viral video, a cow affectionately approaches a vegetable vendor, breaking the typical scenario where vendors use sticks to keep cows from stealing vegetables. Instead of taking any vegetables, the cow lovingly pets the vendor as he…
Charentais melons do not come from the Charente department of France. It is a trade name, not a production origin," explained Jérôme Jausseran, communications manager at the Interprofessional Melon Association (AIM) during medFEL, about…
Romeo's Best produces table grapes over 1200 hectares and have one of the longest supply periods in Australia. The company have been working on an Import Replacement Program for many years, and have exclusive rights in Queensland's far…
Following years of growth in the North European lit tomato cultivation, the European tomato sector has changed drastically in recent years due to the energy crisis and the rugose virus. The refusal of buyers to provide price guarantees…
Drones, scanners, sensors: electronic tools have become crucial in fruit orchards. "Precision farming will be the key to success," says Serge Remy, Service Head of the Plant Research & Management (POM) Department at Proefcentrum Fruitteelt…
In its April 29 edition, the key report about citrus prices in the Region of Valencia, the one published weekly by the Lonja de Cítricos, still contained data on transactions with hybrid mandarins. Looking back, in the 2022/23 campaign,…
In the South of India, mango growers are facing significant production challenges for the third consecutive year due to drought, severe heat, low rainfall, and mildew infestation. A mango farmer from Krishnagiri, Tamil Nadu, represents the…
Mango trees in South Florida's home landscapes and orchards are progressing through the fruiting stage, signaling the onset of mango season as the initial flowers transition into tiny fruits. The 2023 season witnessed a significant yield…
Oppy has collaborated with G&M Farms to introduce two exclusive proprietary blueberry varieties: Pink Cosmo and Hunkaberry. Left to right: Pink Cosmo, Hunkaberry Both developed by horticulture professor Dr. Scott NeSmith of the University…
Honeybear Brand is preparing to begin shipping cherries from Washington to retailers ahead of normal timing. Thanks to an earlier bloom in Washington state, dark sweets will be in the market in early June quickly followed by Rainiers. Dark…
Apeel Sciences has launched "The Apeel Leverage," an initiative to enhance the fresh produce supply chain. The initiative kicks off with its first of four pillars, "Expand Offerings with Confidence." "We've listened to customers and have…
Training on the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) was a focal part of the most recent activities of the 2024 Eastern Produce Council (EPC) Leadership Class. The FSMA seminar was held on April 30, before the general EPC membership…
Salix Fruits has begun its summer citrus program which marks the start of the lemon, mandarin, and orange season in the Southern Hemisphere. "This year, we anticipate a recovery in citrus volumes from nearly all origins. After last year's…
Organic Produce Summit announced a new educational panel taking place at the event. The session, "How Regional Retailers are Growing Organic Fresh Produce Sales," will focus on the ways retailers are growing organic fresh produce…
California stone fruit season is underway with a crop that looks promotable, with similar volumes to the 2022 year's crop. "We expect excellent quality," says Miguel Beltran, Sales Manager, California Stone Fruit & Exotics for the Giumarra…
Things are feeling slightly different in onion supply right now. "We were really short and then Texas came on and there was some Mexican product so April had more supply than I had anticipated," says Jessica Peri of Peri & Sons Farms. …
Global cargo shipping company ZIM Shipping Lines Ltd. has announced the extension of its contract with ArrowSpot Systems Ltd., a provider of end-to-end cargo monitoring solutions for the global logistics industry, whose solutions encompass…
Potato breeding company Royal HZPC Group expects to achieve a similar result for the financial year 2023 / 2024 (July-June) as in the previous financial year. With an expected increase in financial turnover of 4%. Stable result in fast…
Michigan State University Extension has released its fruit update. "Tart cherries are in full bloom and sweets are starting to drop their petals. Gala are at 15% bloom and Honeycrisp are at king bloom. We have had excellent pollination…
In 2023, utilized production in the U.S. for the 21 estimated noncitrus fruit crops totaled 16.2 million tons, up 5 percent from 2022. In terms of utilized production, the three largest crops were grapes, apples, and strawberries, which…
Limoneira Company, a diversified citrus growing, packing, selling and marketing company with related agribusiness activities and real estate development operations, announced today that the Santa Paula City Council has approved the…
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) has detailed the updated fee rates for its 2024/2025 voluntary grading, inspection, certification, auditing, and laboratory services. This adjustment encompasses a…
With 34 million inhabitants, Peru has twice the population of the Netherlands, and in terms of area, the South American country is 31 times larger. On the coast of Peru, a desert area that is three times the size of the Netherlands, the…
AgroFresh Solutions, Inc., a company that specialises in post-harvest solutions for fresh produce, together with recently acquired Pace International, is hosting the 2024 Post-Harvest Academy today (Wednesday, May 8, 2024) in Cle Elum,…
At the core of every VIP goal, project, strategy and action stands sustainability. In the Association of Fruit and Vegetable Cooperatives of Val Venosta, in Italy, not a single decision is made or action undertaken without a thorough…
GSL, a specialist in labelling for the healthcare sector, has launched a certified eco-friendly, food-safe fresh produce label with a lower price point. Naturally sustainable, the naturetag label is home compostable and biodegradable,…
El Rio Grande Latin Market in Dallas, Texas, has established a new Guinness World Record for the largest fruit display, featuring 86,764 pounds of avocados, totaling 260,292 units. This achievement surpasses the previous 2022 record of 77…
The climatic challenges across Europe, especially in Spain as a main supplier to Finland, is driving importers in the Scandinavian country to look to other supplying countries to mitigate their risk. Keeping the Finnish market supplied in…
US: Publix still dominates grocery in MiamiPublix is again the most popular grocery store in Miami, beating its competitors with nearly 47% of the market in 2023, according to Chain Store Guide, which tracks the retail and food service…