South African deciduous fruit farmers struck by power cuts

Utility company Eskom has anticipated that the issues could continue for two more years at least.

January 30 , 2023

USDA estimates all citrus categories down for 2022-23

A recent report by the USDA is estimating that global citrus production will decrease in all categories for the upcoming 2023 season.

January 30 , 2023

Global Coalition of Fresh Produce concerned about the supply of fruits and vegetables

Current challenges include substantial increases in costs, inefficiencies, delays in transportation, labor shortages,  dwindling consumer purchasing power, and obstacles to international trade, among other factors. 

January 30 , 2023

Freska expecting strong growth in Mexican mango volumes

With the opening of Mexican Mango Season, Freska will supply customers with mangos both organic and conventional all the way through September.

January 30 , 2023

Peruvian grape volumes catching up in Europe

Consumers in Europe are facing severely increased cost of living and grapes are not a necessity, which could lead to less demand for the product.

January 27 , 2023

UF/IFAS research: 70 years working on varieties of Florida strawberry

During the Florida strawberry growing season, which runs through April, the industry generates $300 million for the state’s economy

January 27 , 2023

A major season for new varieties of Chilean table grape

For the first time this year, the export volumes of new varieties of Chilean table grapes are expected to exceed the supply of traditional varieties.

January 27 , 2023

GreenTech Americas boosts horticultural productivity

The show offers an ‘open to all visitors’ GreenTech Stage and an educational Conference Programme.

January 27 , 2023

North Bay strategy drives two hires

The company is seeking to build on the West Coast and Mexican relationships.

January 27 , 2023

Mountain Mushroom Farm shooting: Suspect charged with 7 counts of murder

The suspect, who the authorities believe acted alone, used a registered semi-automatic gun to shoot four people at the Mountain Mushroom Farm. 

January 26 , 2023