Early navel season to start this week
The early navel season will start next week for Australian citrus grower and exporter Nutrano. "On the whole it appears as if this season will see us with a balanced average crop," said Nutrano's

The summer fruit campaign kicks off with 'misleading labeling in various distribution chains'
The Coordinator of Farmers and Livestock Organizations (COAG) has once again detected "serious breaches in the labeling of fruits being offered in large distribution chains. The current labeling

Drought threatens Panama Canal
Insufficient rainfall has once again forced the Panama Canal to reduce the draft of ships passing through. Alhajuela and Gatún, the two artificial lakes in the Caribbean province of Colón that

Vegetable prices keep rising in South Africa
South African consumers have also been paying more for food over the last twelve months. Vegetables saw the biggest increase with no end in sight. The Consumer Price Index for March released by

Ecuadorian bananas' spot price is 40.8% higher than their minimum support price in the first quarter of the year
Ecuador exported 99.86 million boxes of bananas between January and March of 2023, i.e. 4.57% more than in the same period of 2022, but still less than the 103 million boxes it exported in the

Presentation on environmental impact of the Mexican avocado production and trade with Europe
Mexico’s avocado production and exports continue to grow. Its European market share has also grown over the last years. The Netherlands is Europe’s largest importer and exporter of avocados.

Hull Royal Infirmary seeks fruit vendor to combat smoking on its grounds
Hoping to curb smoking on hospital grounds, Hull Royal Infirmary has introduced a fruit and vegetable stall. Of course, smoking is banned on the grounds, but the rule is often ignored and staff

Southern Brazil’s dragon fruit industry on the rise
Brazil’s dragon fruit (pitaya) industry, with mostly domestic consumption and limited exports to Canada, is busy upscaling to meet increasing local demand before eventually reaching more

EU average prices for bananas reasonably steady in week 16
In week 16, average wholesale prices of bananas produced within Europe stood at €115/100 kgs in Spain. Prices in the Portugal came in at €200 per 100 kgs, while the French paid €135/100

"Addition of Glenfyne ensures consistent supply"
With the Tasmanian vegetable growing season well into the later half of the season, Harvest Moon has now finished production of beans and are soon to finish lifting this year’s onion crops.

FreshPlaza Special on Asia
This month FreshPlaza will focus on Asia. Are you a grower, importer or exporter, or in the packaging or cooling business? If you are in anyway involved in the fresh produce business we would love