President of the California Citrus Quality Council says the entry of Egyptian citrus onto the US market would be 'problematic' for California growers.
The average profitability of the UK's major apple growers has dropped by 133% over the past year, according to new data from British Apples & Pears.
Distribution via the Europe Retail Packing facility will streamline logistics for Mission Produce's avocadoes and mangoes, as well as enhance its ripening, packing, bagging, and distribution capabilities.
Italian mango crops cover 1,200 hectares this year, compared to 500 hectares in 2019 and just 10 hectares in 2004, according to farm lobby Coldiretti.
The increase in shipments comes despite the decision not to reactivate 1,500 hectares lost to tropical storms Eta and Iota in 2020.
Asia-Europe spot rates are being hit by a 'one-two punch' of weak demand and record-breaking capacity growth.
The ongoing decline in Hayward production in Italy is partially offset by the significant rise in the volume of yellow-flesh varieties.
The multinational is reported to have sent a letter to the government stating that it was currently evaluating its position.
With Japan possibly facing delayed or short supply of domestic vegetables, importers may seek spot-based procurements for autumn and winter vegetables such as onions, celery, and broccoli.
To address the local deficit, Spain's Department of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Food has formally approved the import of potatoes from the UK.
The multinational has appointed the London-based, 'creative agency for impatient brands' to handle strategy and creative.
Last week's orchard audit by the Thai Department of Agriculture is part of the ongoing process for the establishment of a phytosanitary protocol.
Despite the climate-related dip in shipments last year and marginal profitability for many national industries, Rabobank forecasts a rising trend in the short to medium term.
To the end of August, shipments to the EU totalled 74m boxes, a 30% increase year-on-year according to Acorbanec statistics.
The delay, designed to curb rising prices in local markets, is in consideration of existing export agreements, according to the Trade and Industry Ministry.
While shipments of fresh fruits and vegetables fell 8% year-on-year to July, the value increased by the same percentage, according to exporter association FEPEX.
Asian Citrus Holdings says it expects its loss for the fiscal year to widen year on year to 60m yuan from 20.7m yuan.
The plastic-wrapped 'bricks' of the Class A narcotic were discovered inside the refrigeration unit of a refrigerated shipping container.
The kiwifruit marketer is finishing eight weeks ahead of last year to avoid potential late season quality issues for the industry.
The Egyptian Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation praises the memorandum of understanding as 'a milestone in Egypt-China trade relations'.
The board of Australia's largest fruit and vegetable company has agreed to a cut-price A$1.5bn takeover offer from a consortium headed by private equity firm Paine Schwartz Partners.
The German multinational pharmaceutical and biotechnology company is to take over the strawberry breeding programme from UK agricultural research institution NIAB.
Fruit and vegetable exports in the first three quarters are worth an estimated US$4.1bn, 24% more than in full-year 2022, according to customs data.
Southern California citrus industry on alert as the Asian citrus psyllid infected with Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticas often precedes the discovery of an infected tree.
The Egyptian Cabinet has announced a three-month ban on onion exports to regulate skyrocketing prices in local markets.
In 2022, the United States exported US$230m of fresh fruit to Japan, making Japan the fourth largest export market for U.S. fresh fruits.
Following in the footsteps of MSC and Maersk, Hapag Lloyd has blanked 12 voyages while CMA CGM has cancelled the Turkey Libya Express, which was launched in July.
The Peruvian agricultural giant says it has had to take 'difficult but necessary' decisions to ensure operations are sustainable.
The fastest-growing cold storage logistics operator in Latin America has announced the acquisition of a new facility located in the Guarulhos municipality of São Paulo.
Logistics service provider Kotahi moves almost one third of New Zealand's containerised exports and is the country's largest exporter of reefer containers.
Weather events in the top peach and nectarine producing states of California, South Carolina and Georgia are forecast to drive supplies to a level not recorded since 1982/83.
Kyiv is to sue Poland, Hungary and Slovakia over their refusal to drop a ban on Ukrainian agricultural products and introduce an embargo on Polish onions, tomatoes, cabbage, and apples.
Following the price spike late last week, the price of Rotterdam-sourced, industry-standard low-sulphur fuel has now increased by 22% since the end of June.
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Rebounding shipments from the United States and Turkey are expected to boost exports over 100,000 tonnes to an estimated 773,000 tonnes this year.
The multinational superfruit producer is to establish a 2,360-hectare berry plantation in Yunnan, with an anticipated output value of 4.8bn Chinese yuan (US$658m).
Volumes received from the three major suppliers to the summer market were up by just under 10% to approach the 500K MT mark, according to FruiTrop data.
The MD2 pineapple variety is now being exported to Osaka, Japan, contributing to the increase in Malaysian exports, according to the Malaysian Pineapple Industry Board.
CMA CGM and Maersk say they are to work together to develop the use of alternative greener fuels for container vessel propulsion.
The combination of drought and extreme climatic conditions has led to a citrus crop 14% lower than the 5-year rolling average in 2023/24.
The value of Turkish tomatoes, tangerines and cherries soared in the first eight months of the year, with Russia by far the largest export market.
The discount retailer says it plans to source 34,000 tonnes of Spanish apples and pears this year, representing growth of 35% in four years.
US private equity group Paine Schwartz Partners has reduced the offer price for its takeover of Costa Group Holdings by A$139m.
After having complied with the requisite phytosanitary protocols, the first container of red seedless variety Allison is now on the water.
With the Chinese New Year falling in 2024 falling almost 3 weeks later than last year, exporter association ASOEX says shippers have more time to build demand for what will be a record crop.
The APMT and ENNA Group joint venture terminal will be the first port on the Adriatic with remote-controlled, electrical container cranes and a quay depth of 20m.
The Almassora-based multinational closed the 2021/2022 campaign with almost €100m in profits after a consolidation process that resulted in a temporary loss in 2020/21.
The Indian port is offering a 25% rebate on reefer power charges in order to boost the export of perishables.
The new shareholder is a special purpose vehicle owned by a Black Economic Empowered investment consortium backed by a South African based agriculture fund.
With the protection of the Ecuadorian Navy, the Ecuadorian port and concessionaire Yilport have resumed operations.
The industry associations that represent the southern hemisphere's largest table grape exporting nations explore the possibility of working together to promote grape consumption.
A toxic mix of soft demand, weak demolition prices and a chronic tonnage oversupply has forced carriers to cancel a massive amount of capacity.
Malaysia recently became the third country, after Thailand and Vietnam, to gain access to the Chinese market for fresh jackfruit.
As the first Philippine mangoes for two decades arrive in Australia, the domestic Mango Industry Association said it was not expecting large volumes to be imported.
Vessels destined for the Ecuadorian port will instead divert to the Port of Guayaquil, costing banana shippers an additional US$620 per container.
The Italian multinational saw double-digit percentage growth in revenue, like-for-like sales and EBITDA in the first six months of 2023 and raised its full year forecast.
The carrier loaded a record number of reefer containers from the Port of Ngqura in the Eastern Cape on Friday.
The industry association projects the Spanish lemon crop volume to rise by 34% year-on-year in 2023/24.
The first table shipments of table grapes to the United States left the country in week 35, a week earlier than last year.
Banana producers in Guadeloupe say the funds they receive under the EU's POSEI scheme are no longer enough to support the industry.
The reefer owner/operator has exercised options for two more 1,800-teu vessels with delivery in 2025, lifting its order portfolio from four to six units.
Tugboats attending the container vessel in Ecuador's second banana port were commandeered, forcing the vessel to flee without its cargo.
Following ongoing attacks in Puerto Bolivar, national security and commercial stakeholders are to create a comprehensive plan to guarantee safety in Ecuadorian territorial waters.
As a result of the heat and heavy rainfall associated with the arrival of El Niño, mango production may be 50% lower than last year, with export volumes set to suffer.
With domestically produced fruit available 12 months per year, Aldi has become the first retailer to source 100% Australian produced avocadoes in all of its 586 stores.
The Aponte family-controlled Mediterranean Shipping Co, owners of the world's largest container line, has tabled a bid to take over Hamburger Hafen und Logistik.
Following the Windsor Framework, previously banned seed potatoes will be able to move from mainland Britain to Northern Ireland as they do in the rest of the UK.
Despite a 23% growth in volume, total revenue decreased 17% year-on-year for the integrated avocado distributor, driven by the continuation of a 'normalising' market.
The Guatemalan company which owns the world's largest independent banana producer has acquired one of the largest grower-exporters of avocadoes, table grapes, blueberries and asparagus in Peru.
The 11 cases of Citrus Black Spot on South African fruit discovered in August takes the total to 33 this season, which compares to 1 case for the corresponding period in 2022.
The Citrus Growers Association says an early end to EU shipments will allow northern hemisphere producer nations to take advantage of excellent market conditions.
Lower volumes, smaller sizing, irregular ripening and greater competition in the United States have had a negative impact on Peruvian avocadoes this year.
The combination of lower global production, an increase in demand and good fruit quality generated the highest prices in decades in the 2023 campaign.
The Department of Trade and Industry said the tariffs on the country's banana and pineapple exports to South Korea are to be phased out after the signing of a free trade agreement.
Foods with a naturally occurring protective skin are far less likely to contain potentially harmful pesticides, according to the food safety nonprofit Environmental Working Group.
The agriculture federation says more streamlined assistance is needed for an increasing number of producers hit by the destructive moria dei kiwi, or kiwifruit death.
The Association of Ecuadorian Banana Exporters promises that this year's congress will provide attendees with 'a complete vision of innovations and trends that shape the future of the sector'.
The Pear Bureau Northwest says that with carrier reliability improving and costs falling, it expects to export a greater percentage of its crop than last season.
Despite a 24% drop in topline sales revenue, net profit for the US avocado specialist increased from US$1.3m to US$6.6m.
The company has acquired Vernon Catering, a marketer and distributor of fresh fruits, vegetables and dry goods to foodservice outlets across Dublin for over 40 years.
