All articles by Jeff Long
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NewsWashington apple exports to Asia rebound
Exports to Taiwan rise 19 per cent, Hong Kong is up 27 per cent, Indonesia increses by 17 per cent and India is up 14 per cent
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NewsCalifornian citrus growers face unfavourable weather
Rain, fog and warm winter weather spur early maturity and excessive fruit drop for navels, lemons and mandarins
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NewsLate-season challenges for California grapes
High-quality season comes to a close as growers contend with storm damage and pricing struggles
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FeaturesPositive outlook for California navel season
Ideal weather conditions produce high-quality, large-sized fruit with CDFA forecasting increased volumes compared to last season
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NewsCalifornia table grape season underway
Poor weather and declining acreage saw volumes dip in recent years, but investments in high yielding varieties have California’s volumes rising again
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NewsPoor weather delays California cherry season
Industry expects decreased volumes across Bing and Coral production
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NewsMexican avocado season showing signs of an early finish
Lower than expected volumes have growers “reaching ahead” to supply additional fruit
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NewsCalifornia contends with small-size navels
Exporters prepare for a slow season after the hottest summer in history has put fruit diameter at the smallest measured size in two decades
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NewsAnother bumper crop expected for Washington apples
Despite initial forecasts, mid-season packouts have 2024/25 crop at 134.6mn cartons – just under 2023/24’s second largest in history which had growers barely breaking even
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NewsCA grape season ends on positive note
Persistent high heat throughout July has industry expecting 10-15 per cent lower volumes than CTGA estimate of 94.4mn cartons, but heavier than normal late-season varieties could push number closer to 90mn
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NewsExtreme heat and heavy fruit set curb growth potential for California navels
Heat wave in San Joaquin Valley has kept fruit size small this season, resulting in only a forecast 2 per cent increase in cartons on last season
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NewsAsia Fruit Logistica preview: Americas, Part Two
On the eve of the Hong Kong exhibition, we continue Asiafruit’s preview of this year’s North American expo contingent
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NewsIdaho Potato Commission sets sights on Asia
Asia Fruit Logistica continues to be a key promotional event for IPC as it aims to establish Idaho potatoes as a premium product in the region
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NewsAsia Fruit Logistica preview: Americas, Part One
Exhibitors from the Americas will head across the Pacific Ocean this week to showcase new marketing ventures, produce varieties, and tech systems
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NewsBloom Fresh opens US$14m fruit-breeding campus in California
Growers from 18 countries attend inauguration of state-of-the-art breeding facility for grapes, cherries and raisins
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NewsExtreme heat affects San Joaquin Valley table grape harvest
Volumes remain low following early finish to heat-affected Mexican table grape season.
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NewsCalifornia cherries back on track
Industry expects return to “normal” production season after a late supply glut caused major losses in 2023
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ArticleIFG stays ahead of cherry curve
Alwyn van Jaarsveld, IFG’s international cherry commercial manager, discusses the leading fruit breeder’s expanding varietal portfolio
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ArticleLate start for North American cherries
Growers in Pacific Northwest and British Columbia expect programmes to run well into September
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ArticleQuality holds for California grapes
Less than 100m cartons of California grapes are likely to be packed this season but signs point to a high quality crop with good sizing