California’s grape season is advanced. It seems that commodities in many regions are pushed forward because of El Niño. In Peru, blueberries and grapes are advanced, Mexico’s crops were advanced, and the same is happening in California. “As of this week, California’s grape harvest is close to nine million boxes ahead compared to the same […]
Korea’s grape industry is entering a period of adjustment after years of rapid Shine Muscat expansion pushed production higher and market prices lower. While growers are increasingly looking towards alternative varieties, export demand for premium Korean Shine Muscat continues to strengthen, says Jeff Jun of Top Fruit Co. Ltd. Shine Muscat production is projected to […]
The 2026 apple harvest is expected to start in the first week of September at Adrian Scripps, in Kent, England. The area has seen sporadic hail as well as very high temperatures in the last few months, both of which may have an impact on the crop. “We expect Gala to begin in the first […]
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Dole plc reported a 2.9% increase in second-quarter revenue to $2,499 million for the three months ended June 30, 2026, compared with $2,428 million in the same period of 2025. Adjusted EBITDA decreased 14.8% to $116.8 million, from $137.1 million, mainly due to higher fruit sourcing costs in the Fresh Fruit segment. Net income increased […]
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Vietnam’s passion fruit industry is entering a period of expanding supply after strong prices and growing demand from Chinese processing factories encouraged farmers to plant more, says Henry Le of Funi Farm Import Export Co. Ltd. For exporters, however, the next challenge is ensuring that this growth is matched by consistent quality and access to […]
A new packaging technology designed to keep produce fresher for longer and reduce food waste has been adopted by a major exporter to address a significant challenge in transporting fruit around the world. Cape Dried Fruit Packers (Capedry), South Africa’s second-largest exporter of dried fruits, has deployed OSY Group’s coating technology on its corrugated cardboard […]
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India’s potato industry is one of the world’s largest, producing nearly 60 million tonnes annually and supporting a value chain estimated at around USD 13.46 billion. “Yet despite its scale, the sector remains highly fragmented, with farmers, traders, commission agents, transporters, cold storages, processors, institutional buyers, retailers and exporters often operating through separate local networks,” […]