Long-term impact of California rains on strawberries unknown
The excessive rainfall and atmospheric rivers seem to have stopped in California, at least for the moment. They started early December 2022 and continued until January 27, 2023. According to the

Price conscious consumers drive shift in sustainable packaging offerings
The slowdown of economies worldwide is resulting in consumers being more cautious in their spending. Within the fresh produce segment, demand for high-value produce is slowing down. Does this

Successful campaign for Moncada mandarin variety
“There is a significant demand from international markets for quality late mandarins,” according to Jean Contreras, manager of Arco Fruits. The company started the campaign of late citrus

Youtuber David Hoffmann tours Dominica: a fruit journey
David Hoffmann is a Youtuber who runs his David’s Been Here channel. He recently journeyed across Dominica in what he called ‘a fruit journey’, touring Free Up Farms, some 30 minutes south

"We will triple our export volumes by 2027"
Persistent drought and adverse weather conditions have impacted the avocado season in Morocco, but volumes remain steady with the entry of new growers in the industry. Mr. Abdellah Elyamlahi,

Pepper won the 'silver' in export value in Andalusia in 2022
Andalusia's agri-food sector continues to increase its international sales. The report prepared by the Regional Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development points out that food

Sealand will transition to a single, unified brand under Maersk
Sealand has issued the following statement regarding its transition into a unified brand with the Maersk Company: Dear Customer, At Sealand, we are dedicated to empowering you with deep insight

The EU lowers residue limits of active principles
As of February 22, 2023, the limits of the Emamectin molecule will be strongly reduced, in some cases reaching 0.002 milligrams per Kg. Emamectin is an insecticide active principle (active against

Sicilian cucumber prices are holding up well
"It is a pretty good year for Sicilian cucumber, with grower prices holding up in the midst of a less stable environment for other references," says Fabrizio Adamo. This grower from Vittoria