Panamanian authorities have arrested the leader of Sitraibana, one of the banana workers' unions responsible for a six-week strike that disrupted Chiquita's operations in Changuinola, leading to the layoff of 6,500 workers. read more

The Costa Rican banana association Corbana has announced that it will make its Banaclima platform available to the sector to support technical decision-making and address the climate challenges affecting banana production. read more

In a market for apples that is becoming increasingly crowded with new varieties vying for shelf space through innovation and marketing, there is one protagonist that has been holding its ground for over two centuries. It is the Renetta del Canada by Melinda, an apple that, despite its long history, continues to read more

While South African fresh produce exporters are still anxiously awaiting trade tariffs in the USA, the two countries have reached a crucial agreement - regarding the import of US chickens into South Africa. read more

The US Secretary of Agriculture, Brooke L. Rollins, has announced enhanced access to Thailand for citrus and apples as part of the government's initiatives to remove non-tariff barriers and protect existing market access. read more

The US Secretary of Agriculture, Brooke L. Rollins, has announced enhanced access to Thailand for citrus and apples as a part of the government's initiatives to dismantle non-tariff barriers and uphold existing market access. read more

Podczas gdy sezon mango w Meksyku osiąga szczytowe poziomy, dostawy będą kontynuowane przez jeszcze kilka miesięcy. "Obecnie przechodzimy do Los Mochis w północnym Sinaloa i będziemy mieć dostawy z tej regionu od końca czerwca do początku października" - mówi Cindy Schwing z firmy Splendid by Porvenir. read more

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

Price pressure, high logistical costs, and competition from countries with more favorable conditions, such as Mexico and China, compel Peruvian exporters to work more efficiently and flexibly, and to seek strategic niches to retain their market share in the United States, Europe, and Central America. read more

En la costa norte de Perú, especialmente en el Valle de Chira (región de Piura), la producción de plátanos orgánicos se ha convertido en una de las actividades más representativas de la agricultura familiar. Más de 9,000 pequeños agricultores, la mayoría manejando parcelas de menos de una hectárea, han sostenido una cadena de valor que ha. read more