California’s organic stone fruit season will likely kick off around May 1st. To date, the state has seen a favorable growing season for the fruit. “There was some rainfall in the early spring here that created ideal conditions for the fruit. Growers are feeling as if they may be a week ahead of last year […]
The Drewry WCI composite index decreased 3% to $2,192 per 40ft container, 79% below the previous pandemic peak of $10,377 in September 2021. However, the index was 54% higher than the average $1,420 in 2019 (pre-pandemic). The average YTD composite index closed at $2,897 per 40ft container, $7 higher than the 10-year average of $2,890 […]
Australian table grapes have returned to the Philippines, marking a new wave of fruit from one of Australia’s notable harvests. The 2024–25 season benefited from favorable conditions, resulting in quality grapes with increased volumes. Jeff Scott, CEO of the Australian Table Grape Association (ATGA), stated, “This season’s grapes are among the finest we’ve ever exported.” […]
In late 2024, Superfresh Growers launched a new organic packaging line to attract families, find homes for smaller apples, and share their passion for sustainable farming. As we step into Earth Month and witness the orchards coming to life with bloom, this initiative feels more timely than ever. “We had a mission to make organic […]
Marler Clark, Inc., PS, a law firm specializing in foodborne illness cases, has filed three federal lawsuits—two in Indiana and one in Missouri—against Taylor Farms. The lawsuits were filed on behalf of two children and one adult woman, all of whom suffered hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), a severe complication of E. coli O157:H7 infection. In […]
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The Moroccan blueberry season is currently in full swing with the arrival of large harvest volumes. The industry continues its growth momentum, attracting more growers every year. Salah Eddine Belkadi, commercial director of Unique Packing, shares the season’s highlights. The exporter says: “Over the past decade, Morocco has become a key player in the global […]
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The South Korean government is revisiting the import approval process for a genetically modified organism (GMO) potato developed in the United States, echoing controversies from 2018 and 2019. The Rural Development Administration (RDA), led by Commissioner Kwon Jae-han, has assessed that a GMO potato variety meets environmental safety standards, removing a barrier to its import. […]
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