In the USA, the Colombia Avocado Board (CAB) teamed up with Weis Markets in March and April to introduce the Heart of Colombia Avocado Display Contest. read more

W Stanach Zjednoczonych, Kolumbia Avocado Board (CAB) współpracowała z siecią sklepów Weis Markets w marcu i kwietniu, aby zorganizować konkurs Heart of Colombia Avocado Display Contest. read more

This growth is primarily driven by the kiwifruit industry, whose exports are expected to reach 3.9 billion NZ dollars following a record harvest in 2024 and forecasts for an even larger harvest in 2025. read more

The organic vegetable box company and grower Riverford has become the first retailer to sell mushrooms grown without peat. They have raised the price of punnets to cover the increased costs of growing in the new substrate. read more

The forecast for navel oranges, which are included in the non-Valencia portion of the forecast, amounts to 100,000 cartons, i.e. 2% of the total quantity of non-Valencia oranges. read more

Over 100 berry industry experts from Huelva and Portugal came together for Planasa's Genetics Forum, an annual event organized by the breeder to exchange knowledge and discuss technical and genetic advancements in berry varieties. read more

The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) convened fresh produce and floral industry leaders this week for The Washington Conference, urging members to advocate for public health, economic prosperity, and global trade through the impact of fresh produce. read more

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As QS reports referring to the BVL, SpinTor is allowed to be used against cherry fruit flies on late strawberry varieties beyond the existing authorization period from June 15 to October 12, 2025, in accordance with Article 53 of Regulation (EC) No. 1107/2009. Excluded from this are... read more

Filipino authorities are aiming to increase their agricultural exports to Egypt following the recent approval to export durian, as reported by Manila Bulletin. read more

The Ministry of Commerce in Thailand, in collaboration with the Department of Internal Trade, has teamed up with four prominent petrol stations to distribute over 2,000 tonnes of mangoes sourced from growers in the northern regions of Chiang Mai and Lamphun provinces. read more

Perfection Fresh has teamed up with the global packaging leader Detpak to introduce a new visually appealing strawberry punnet that combines attractive shelf display with intelligent, practical design. read more

Fruitnet Tropicals Congress opens its doors in the Hilton Old Town, Antwerp on 24 & 25 June. The event brings together key players from across the supply chain for a day of unparalleled discussion and networking. Highlights include: read more

The 2025 cherry harvest expectation at Elbe-Obst is significantly higher than last year, as in 2024 there were about ten cold days during the blossom period. This year, there was only one cold weekend during the pollination phase of late blooming varieties, so... read more

He warned, however, that the increasing social unrest could undo the gains made in the past year if a political solution is not found and the unrest is not suppressed. Augura called for calm after farmers in week 23 as part of a nationwide protest. read more

The Panamanian banana workers unions Sitraibana and Sitrapbi have committed to removing the roadblocks in the province of Bocas del Toro, bringing an end to a month-long strike that has severely impacted operations at Chiquita Panama, the country's largest banana exporter. read more

According to the latest data from Colombia's national association of foreign trade, Analdex, the country's fruit trade is thriving. In 2024, Colombia exported 2.6 million tonnes of fruit valued at US$1.82 billion, showing a 34.9% increase in value and a 26.9% increase in volume compared to the previous year. read more

The members of the Banana and Plantain Exporters and Growers Cluster of Ecuador - AEBE, Acorbanec, Agroban, the Chamber of Agriculture of the Second Zone, Asoexpla, and the Commission for the Associativity of Small Producers, along with the participation of the following associations: Fincas El Oro. read more

Due to the initially cold nights and drought stress, the rhubarb crops did not grow as strongly as in other years, which is why prices remained high initially. In mid-May, much-needed rainfall finally reached the crops in some regions. However, the restrained... read more

Zwiększona produktywność doprowadziła w ubiegłym roku do nowego rekordu wysyłek bananów z Kolumbii, a trend wzrostowy utrzymuje się w pierwszej połowie 2025 roku - powiedział Emerson Aguirre, prezes stowarzyszenia bananowego Augura. read more