"The market for Hass avocados has been in turmoil in recent weeks due to a confluence of several factors," says Joel Pascual of Cartama Europe, who represents the Dutch sales office of Colombia's largest avocado cultivation and export company. "First of all, we had to deal with the extension of" read more

A multi-country initiative is working on creating a data-driven framework to assess the performance of production units in globalized agriculture. The project is centered around developing an Agricultural Competitiveness Indicator (ICA) that combines elements of business management, statistical modeling, and artificial intelligence. read more

Caroline García, manager of the Dominican company Caribio Fresh Fruit, confirmed that the current season has been "very good," despite the challenges that the sector is facing. The company, which specializes in conventional and organic bananas, exports mainly to the United States, Spain. read more

With an imbalance between producer prices and international demand, the citrus season in Argolis, one of the main cultivation areas in Greece, has begun. Currently, packers are purchasing fruits from the region at truck prices ranging from €0.38–0.41 per kilo for Navelines. read more

In Majes, a fertile agricultural hub in southern Peru with around 16,000 hectares under cultivation, the family-run business Terramajes J&J has carved out a niche in garlic and paprika processing and export. It combines its own production with partnerships involving local farmers. "We started in read more

Staples Vegetables, a prominent UK supplier of fresh and organic vegetables, has formed a strategic partnership with Solum Partners, an investment firm specializing in vertically integrated food supply chain companies. Staples runs a comprehensive production and logistics model that encompasses... read more

The top fruit market is currently experiencing a challenging time. "Sales of Goudreinet, for example, are currently stagnant. We hope for a turnaround in the winter when the Eastern market reopens, but for now, it's a difficult situation," says Arnold Wakker, the trade manager of the trading platform. read more

Camposol has recently opened a new biofactory in Chao, Virú (Trujillo), as part of its overall strategy for genetic development and expansion into new crop areas. The facility spans 2,000 square meters and is capable of producing up to 5 million blueberry plants annually. read more

President Trump announced last week, on November 14, that certain agricultural products would no longer be subject to reciprocal tariffs. Bananas, oranges, and tropical fruits are some examples of the more than 200 agricultural products that are now exempt. "This is definitely some positive news," he stated. read more

Volyn's favorable climate and soil conditions have made berry farming a rapidly growing sector. Since its founding in 2017, SAV Agro Partner has become a leading producer of organic berries and vegetables, working in partnership with Biofrozen LLC, responsible for freezing using modern IQF. read more

Consolidated Fruits is preparing to move into a new packhouse for the upcoming cherry season in 2025/26, signifying a significant milestone as the company kicks off harvesting next week in Central Otago, New Zealand. The parent company of the popular Kiwi Crunch brand and Prunus Orchards, which focuses on cherry production, is expanding its operations. read more

Demand for niche vegetable crops in Ukraine is increasing rapidly, with sweet potatoes and asparagus experiencing the most significant growth, according to a market overview published in the Ukrainian horticulture magazine. This information was reported by Ksenia Husieva, a fruit and vegetable market analyst at APK-Inform. read more

Applications to work on banana farms in Changuinola exceeded initial expectations, according to data from the Ministry of Labor and Workforce Development. The company had planned to hire 3,000 workers in the first phase, but 5,837 people applied during the five-day job fair. read more

Enza Zaden has introduced a new tomato variety in the large cluster segment called Fortitude. The name reflects strength, determination, and reliability, qualities that fit this innovative variety well. Fortitude offers growers a mix of high yield, strong fruit quality, and a dependable. read more

Rozpoczęcie kampanii mandarynkowej w Egipcie zaznacza się z niepokojem i oczekiwaniem ze strony eksporterów co do popytu, jak twierdzi Mahmoud Esawy z egipskiej firmy Citrus Agro. Wolumeny produkcji mandarynek w Egipcie są cykliczne, podążają za wzorcem słonecznego roku/silnego roku. W tej sezonie, read more

Grupo Juan Ruiz, led by José María Pascual and operating out of Peru and Spain, is built on a simple but powerful mission: To support small and medium-sized growers of avocados, mangoes, and mandarins every step of the way, from flowering to export. "Our approach is holistic. It's not just about read more

Belgium: Okay opens sustainable neighborhood supermarket in Oelegem
On Friday, November 21st, Okay will open its 150th store in Oelegem. In our Freshmart, the wide aisles and glass wall ensure a comfortable and enjoyable shopping experience. Our broad selection of fresh fruit and vegetables, read more

Catalytic Generators, LLC, a leader in ethylene application technology for the fresh produce industry, and its sister company QA Supplies, LLC, have announced their sponsorship of the upcoming 2026 Fruit Ripening and Quality Management Workshop. This important event, an updated version on the East Coast... read more

W lipcu zeszłego roku został zatwierdzony nowy protokół, zwanym Systems Approach, umożliwiający import chilijskich winogron do Stanów Zjednoczonych. Ten nowy protokół zastąpił fumigację bromkiem metylu serią środków łagodzących i inspekcji na miejscu pochodzenia. "Największą korzyścią tego nowego protokołu było dla sektora chłodniczego. read more

"Ryno Postma, the commercial director of The Oribi Aquaponics Group, acknowledges that we had significant lessons to learn in order to successfully cultivate salad vegetables aquaponically on a commercial scale. Through trial and error, they discovered that the fish in an aquaponics system..." read more