US blueberry production remains stable
Blueberries US
The North American Blueberry Council has released its annual production report along with forecasts for 2024.
Thu 21/12/2023 by Richard Wilkinson
North America
Dole rolls out new dragon fruit programme in Ecuador
Dole
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, […]
Tue 19/12/2023 by Richard Wilkinson
Full attendance at the 4th Morocco Berry Conference
Eurofresh Distribution
Morocco becomes 3rd-largest raspberry exporter and 4th-largest blueberry exporter, but now faces serious challenges.
Wed 06/12/2023 by Pierre Escodo
Smaller Canadian apple harvest forecast
Ontorio Apples
Canadian apple production is forecast to fall by three percent in 2023/24 due to adverse weather events across the main growing provinces. Pear production is forecast to grow slightly thanks […]
Tue 05/12/2023 by Richard Wilkinson
Growth of organic produce in US continues
Whole Foods Market
Sales of organic fresh produce in the US continue to rise. In the third quarter of 2023, sale value and volume were up by 2% year-on-year, the same as in […]
Mon 13/11/2023 by Richard Wilkinson
Larger Florida citrus crop expected
EFD
The USDA has published its initial crop forecast for the 2023/24 Florida citrus season, with numbers up in all categories. Total orange volumes are predicted to increase to 20.5m boxes […]
Wed 08/11/2023 by Richard Wilkinson
Frutura makes significant move into berries and cherries
Frutura
Dual acquisitions of Sun Belle and Giddings Fruit propel Frutura’s berry portfolio
Wed 25/10/2023 by Frutura
Rising demand for packaged fruit
SoFruPack
A recent study in the US has found that while consumers prefer loose over packaged fruit, the trend is starting to shift. Fusion, a business-to-business integrated marketing and research agency, […]
Thu 19/10/2023 by Richard Wilkinson
Positive outlook for table grapes
Eurofresh Distribution
Although global table grape exports dropped slightly last year, the prospects are positive for the industry, according to a recent report by Rabobank. It notes that supply countries dealing with […]
Thu 12/10/2023 by Richard Wilkinson
BIOFACH 2024 to see USA Pavilion
Biofach
US exhibitors are invited to display their produce in the USA Pavilion at BIOFACH, the world’s largest organic trade show, held each year in Nuremburg, Germany, the second-largest organic food […]
Thu 05/10/2023 by Richard Wilkinson
Aldi to take over Winn-Dixie and Harveys Supermarket
Winn Dixie
A deal has been signed for Aldi to acquire Winn-Dixie and Harveys Supermarket. The acquisition continues the discounter’s growth in the US market. Jason Hart, CEO of Aldi, said: “Like […]
Thu 21/09/2023 by Richard Wilkinson
Kissabel®, European crop increases by 40% first sales season in the United States
Kissabel
The new crop will be available in the Northern Hemisphere from mid September with the Orange and Jaune varieties. Participation at Fruit Attraction is expanded to include sampling of the juices made from the coloured-flesh apples
Mon 18/09/2023 by Kissabel®
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