The mango season in Mexico started early and positively this year. "This allowed many importers to start the season with a good volume," said Cindy Schwing from Splendid by Porvenir. Last year, the Mexican season started very late, resulting in a decrease in overall production. read more

The Dutch Spring Trials, also known as the Pack Trials, are taking place this week. Eight breeders are showcasing the latest novelty assortments to growers, retailers, and industry peers. Visitors have traveled from as far as Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, and Canada, with the majority attending from European countries. read more

In the Poás region of Costa Rica, you will find the Plantas de mi Tierra nursery, where Felipe Vega and his dedicated team cultivate a remarkable variety of foliage: Lilygrass, or Liriope. This grass, valued for its beauty, is a favorite in floral arrangements worldwide. read more

On Wednesday, April 23rd, AdeptAg, Paul Boers Manufacturing, and Prins Greenhouses co-hosted an open house event at Kamps Hydrangea in Vineland Station, ON to showcase their impressive new greenhouse facility. The event welcomed industry professionals from across the region to celebrate this. read more

Mexico has become a major exporter of blueberries, mainly supplying the U.S. and Canadian markets. In 2022, Mexico's fresh blueberry exports amounted to 71,509 metric tons, showing a slight decrease of 2% compared to the previous year. Production in 2023 is projected to reach 74,800 MT, representing a 12% increase. read more

Obawy dotyczące ceł mogą wpływać na popyt na amerykańskie arbuzy w Kanadzie. "Niektórzy klienci kanadyjskich sieci są niechętni do sprowadzania amerykańskich owoców ze względu na cła i przytłaczające niezadowolenie konsumentów z retoryki pochodzącej z USA. Istnieje bardzo realne zaniepokojenie konsumentów... read more

The supply of garlic is currently very low. There is almost no product available for import into the U.S. until Mexico begins exporting at the end of the month, followed by Spain in June. Habib ElAchkar of L.A. Garlic states, "Garlic is a highly seasonal product, so it is essential to diversify our sourcing." read more

The prices for banana exports from major Latin American suppliers have shown an upward trend in the latest week, as reported averages indicate. In Costa Rica, the average price per kilogram rose from £0.97 in the previous week to £0.99 in the current week, representing a £0.02 increase. read more

The Government of Mexico, through the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, organized a virtual event called "Our Wealth: The Avocado", which highlighted the historical, cultural, and economic significance of avocados. The event specifically focused on small-scale producers and Mexico's position in the global avocado production industry. read more

The EastFruit team is continuing to analyze the global blueberry market. After examining the overall trends in the global blueberry industry and the situations in two major players, Peru and Chile, we have shifted our focus to the emerging aggressive exporters. Now, we are revisiting the discussion on the major players in the blueberry market. read more