The US has acquired more than half of the blueberries that Peru has exported so far in this campaign
According to the general manager of Proarándanos, Luis Miguel Vegas, Peruvian blueberry exports are expected to increase by 30% this season to a total of 287,000 tons. The United States is the

Strawberry yields in Egypt drop, acreage increase keeps volumes stable
The strawberry season in Egypt is experiencing a decline in productivity, according to Mr. Elsayed Elgohary, producer of Egyptian strawberries: "We have observed a deterioration in the quality of

Fruit and vegetable price trends in Italy as at 13 February
Growing fruit and vegetable prices in general, especially cauliflower. For oranges, demand is still for red-fleshed varieties. The availability of purple Romanesco artichokes is increasing.

Smuggler convicted for importing fentanyl labeled as ‘tomato shipment’
US Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani has stated that a Mexican citizen has been ordered to federal prison for conspiracy to import 13 kilograms of fentanyl. Angel Amed Gomez-Garcia pleaded guilty Nov.

Bananas could cost more in Northern Ireland after Protocol deal
Supermarket deliveries to Northern Ireland are currently under a standstill agreement that exempts them from any controls during the protocol negotiations. London and Brussels have already agreed

"Palatinate Grumbeere" - Schools in Rhineland-Palatinate can take part in "Kids an die Knolle" free of charge until 21 February
There is huge interest in the nationwide school garden project "Kids to the Tuber". Due to the great response, the registration deadline for participation in the "Grumbeere Quest" and the

South Africa moved more than 3.5 million tons of fresh produce last year
South Africa’s perishable produce industry continued to exceed expectations and managed to move just over 3.5 million tons of fresh produce last year, according to the Perishable Products Export

Strawberry consumption linked with heart health and cardiometabolic benefits
As attention focuses on heart disease this February for American Heart Month, the latest research on strawberries, including their potential heart health benefits, was presented at the 9th

'Fruits and vegetables had their most significant quarterly fall since 2012'
Farm inputs have remained elevated for the start of 2023 compared to pre-Covid levels. While they are still far above pre-Covid levels, some input prices have moderated from their peak last year.

Cyclone conditions in the North Island are delivering more rain to growers already struggling with washed-out crops
Big losses from recent storms have some fruit and vegetable growers worried the weather disasters will drive people out of the industry. Horticulture NZ said today’s food price index spike was