In the first quarter of 2025, Peru exported 39,689 tonnes of bananas valued at US$34 million. This represented a 12% decrease in volume and a 9% decrease in value compared to the same period the previous year. read more

The Avocado Institute of Mexico (AIM) has launched an initiative called Path to Sustainability to promote environmental stewardship in the country's avocado industry. The initiative involves collaboration between members of the grower-exporter association Apeam and the Mexican Hass Avocado Importers Association (MHAIA), with the goal of enhancing sustainability practices. read more

Morrisons and Asda have reduced the price of British seasonal vegetables to just 8p in time for Easter weekend roasts. read more

In line with the Easter festival, the asparagus harvest has started off well: Aldi Süd reaffirms its commitment to regional and seasonal produce by offering only white, purple, and green asparagus from Germany throughout the entire German asparagus season this year. read more

CH Robinson has announced that it has completed over 3 million shipping tasks using its fleet of generative AI agents. These proprietary tech tools have been developed by the global logistics provider to automate various steps in the shipment lifecycle, resulting in a reduction of customers' speed-to-market from hours to seconds. read more

The Fresh Produce Association of the Americas (FPAA) has issued a statement urging the US administration to end the Tomato Suspension Agreement, which regulates the import of Mexican tomatoes into the US. The FPAA is also encouraging local growers to enhance their competitiveness instead of depending on tariffs. read more

Belgium's BelOrta and Hoogstraten cooperatives have announced plans to merge their locally produced blueberry volumes, which will be marketed centrally through BelOrta. read more

Especially organic farming is setting important impulses here by avoiding chemical-synthetic pesticides and fertilizers and by conserving natural resources. Municipalities can play a key role by increasingly focusing on these aspects in their canteens, schools, and daycares. read more

Especially organic farming is setting important impulses by avoiding chemical pesticides and fertilizers, as well as conserving natural resources. Municipalities can play a key role by promoting these practices in their canteens, schools, and daycare centers. read more

The first consultation round was informal in nature, during which the social partners discussed the current developments in the industry, as well as national and international geopolitical developments and the progress of collective bargaining in the Netherlands. read more

The producer of Honey Gold mangoes, Piñata Farms, has concluded the 2024/25 season with a high packout rate and fruits of excellent quality, as reported by sales and marketing manager Rebecca Scurr. read more